Blake Stout

Blake Stout currently serves as the Head of Strategic Programs at Tagup, Inc. since August 2025, bringing extensive experience from previous roles, including Business Manager at Citadel from November 2021 to July 2025 and Enterprise Operations Lead at Palantir Technologies from July 2019 to November 2021. Blake's foundational experience includes serving in the US Navy as a Nuclear Submarine Officer from May 2014 to June 2019, where significant accomplishments included leading teams in high-pressure environments, maintaining safety standards, and overseeing complex operations critical to national security. Educational credentials include an MBA from Columbia Business School (April 2023 - May 2025) and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in French from the United States Naval Academy (2010 - 2014), complemented by additional education at École Navale and Quality Assurance School.