Overview
Jeff McGehee serves as President & Managing Partner at Very[1], a firm that partners with leadership teams to solve high-stakes technical problems at the intersection of product goals, engineering constraints, and business realities[2]. McGehee has progressed through multiple leadership roles at Very since joining as Data Scientist and IoT Practice Lead in November 2015[7], advancing to Director of Engineering[6], Sr. Director of Engineering[5], and VP of Product Engineering[4] before assuming the current position in January 2026[3]. McGehee holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology[11] and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University[12], along with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University[13].
Profile introduction
At Very, we partner with leadership teams to solve high-stakes technical problems. Our sweet spot is where product goals, engineering constraints, and business realities collide. I’ve spent my career in that intersection, leading multi-million-dollar initiatives across hardware, software, and AI. I have a track record of turning ambiguity into clear plans, building strong teams, and ensuring predictable execution. I’m most effective in complex, real-world environments where priorities shift and execution still has to stay stable. I lead with humility and healthy pressure, and I push for du…
Career history
- President & Managing PartnerJan 2026 to presentVery
- VP of Product EngineeringDec 2023 to Jan 2026Very
- Sr. Director of EngineeringJul 2021 to Dec 2023Very
- Director Of EngineeringJul 2019 to Jul 2021Very
- Data Scientist, IoT Practice LeadNov 2015 to Jul 2019Very
- Research and Design EngineerMay 2013 to Nov 2015Variable, Inc. - Makers of NODE
- Graduate Student/Lab TAAug 2011 to May 2013Tennessee Technological University
- Mechanical Engineering InternMay 2010 to Aug 2011Merrick & Company
Education
Master of Science, Computer Science2015 - 2017Georgia Institute of Technology
- Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering2011 - 2013Tennessee Technological University
- B.S., Mechanical Engineering2007 - 2011Tennessee Technological University
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