Blake Gudgel

Blake isthe CEO of KluraLabs and has spent the last 16 years leading development and operations efforts in early-stage technology companies across the US and Europe.

Blake’s deep experience spans product development, finance, commercialization, corporate partnerships, scaling, and organizational culture. Holding degrees in Entrepreneurship/Venture Management and Marketing from the University of Oklahoma, Blake has dedicated his career to developing scalable technological solutions with positive social impact. His focus areas include health technology, military robotics, materials science and pharmaceuticals.

For two years, Blake served as the Director of the Office of Technology Development at his alma mater. There, he led tech transfer teams in commercializing the university’s IP portfolio through licensing agreements, spinouts, collaborative partnerships, and direct investments. Additionally, Blake has significant government advocacy experience. He has worked at the intersection of health policy and new technology, forging partnerships with multiple US federal departments, agencies, tech companies, and major health systems to launch technologies that improve health and economic outcomes.