Leadership Team
Dan Gaide
Co-Founder
Dan is an outdoor enthusiast who can often be found navigating challenging mountain bike trails, conquering ski runs, or enjoying peaceful fishing trips, embracing both the thrill and serenity of nature. Known for his meticulous approach to outdoor gear, Dan’s friends turn to him for expert advice on the best equipment, as he always selects gear specifically suited to each pursuit. With a background as an aerospace engineer and an MBA-educated business consultant, Dan channels his passion for the outdoors and his drive for high-performance gear into Hill Ready, where he combines technical expertise with a love for adventure.
Matt Gaide
Co-Founder
Matt is one of the most happy-go-lucky guys you’ll ever meet, with a contagious energy that brings out the best in everyone around him. His friendly and approachable nature makes it easy to connect, but don't be fooled — behind that smile is a sharp, knowledgeable engineer with high expectations. Every day, Matt is laser-focused on designing parts with unwavering dedication to reliability and functionality.
You can bring him a design that looks great on paper, and he’ll turn it into something that’s actually great in the real world. Whether it’s explaining how a machine can or can’t make a part, or walking you through how a mechanism will feel and hold up to debris, Matt ensures every detail is accounted for.
He invests in people the same way he approaches his work: with patience, dedication, and a drive for improvement. And with his positive attitude, he’ll have you working hard without you even realizing it.
