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Krista Peryer

Founder, Gear’d · Springfield, Missouri · United States

Krista Peryer is a Missouri entrepreneur who previously founded The Geek Foundation in 2015, a non-profit focused on preparing underrepresented individuals for tech careers. She has a background in technology and a strong passion for the outdoors, which she combined to create Gear’d. She is also studying outdoor apparel and design.

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Missouri founder Krista Peryer launched Gear’d, an online platform that helps users find suitable outdoor equipment and apparel for hiking, backpacking, and camping.

25 Aug 2026

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