Drake Ellingboe
About Drake Ellingboe
Drake Ellingboe is the Co-Founder of General Mills and has a diverse background in marketing and entrepreneurship, with experience at companies like Schwan's and Lake State Kombucha.
Current Role at General Mills
Drake Ellingboe serves as a Co-Founder at General Mills. His notable initiatives include leading the commercialization efforts for Bold Cultr, which resulted in the development of the world's first non-animal cream cheese products made using bio-identical milk proteins. Within General Mills, he has raised over $3MM of internal funding for single projects and has proactively developed innovative methods for bringing products to market quickly outside of the company's established channels and distribution methods.
Previous Experience at Schwan's Company
Drake Ellingboe's tenure at Schwan's Company included roles such as Marketing Associate from 2014 to 2017 and Marketing Associate - Tony's Pizza for 5 months in 2014. Additionally, he served as a Product Marketing Intern for 4 months in Bloomington, Minnesota in 2014. These positions enabled him to gain extensive experience in product marketing and strategy.
Founder and Entrepreneurship
Drake Ellingboe founded Lake State Kombucha and managed the company for six years, from 2014 to 2020, in Minnetonka, Minnesota. He also cofounded Advantage Self Defense, operating in Robbinsdale, Minnesota from 2012 to 2016. His entrepreneurial ventures highlight his ability to lead and innovate across different industries. In addition, his proactive approach was evident in his role as a Volunteer Instructor at Living Word Martial Arts from 2010 to 2020.
Educational Background
Drake Ellingboe earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Marketing from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, studying from 2010 to 2014. His academic background in marketing provided a strong foundation for his various roles in marketing and entrepreneurship.
Professional Achievements
Drake Ellingboe has a record of professional achievements including winning the G-Works Relentless Award in 2023 for exceptional performance. He has grown a brand's digital following from zero to 10,000 subscribers/followers across platforms through leading the execution of a comprehensive marketing strategy. Furthermore, he has contributed to the operational improvements of the G-Works program by creating processes for closing out projects and developing business model templates implemented across all teams.