'The Bachelorette' Season 18: Tech CEO Garrett Aida hopes to have fun wooing Michelle
For everyone who is a part of 'The Bachelor' nation, they all hope to find love eventually. So either you win a season, star on your own, or be a part of spin-off series like 'Bachelor in Paradise', all to find love. And it looks like Matt James' ladies are determined to find their true love and start their own happily ever after!
From Katie Thurston leading Season 17 of 'The Bachelorette' to Mari Pepin Solis, Serena Pitt and Abigail Heringer all finding love on 'Bachelor in Paradise', it looks like it's Michelle Young's turn to find the man of her dreams. With 30 men all gunning for the attention, Garrett Aida hopes that his love for adventure and pickles might win her over!
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Who is Garrett Aida?
Garrett Aida, or Garrett, as he is known on Season 18 of 'The Bachelorette', is a 33-year-old Tech CEO from Salt Lake City, Utah. As per her ABC Bio -- "Garrett is not afraid of a little risk. He dropped out of college to start what has become an incredibly successful tech company and spends his free time traveling the world, skydiving, paragliding and speed flying. He is always pushing himself to grow as a person and needs a woman who wants the same for herself. She should also be open-minded, authentic and not afraid of a little salsa dancing. Garrett is hoping for a family one day, and if a woman does not want kids, then he is not interested. Garrett is serious about finding the one and is ready to have a little fun finding her!" Apart from this, Garrett also loves plants and considers himself a "plant daddy".
His net worth
Height Zone reports Garrett's net worth to be anywhere between $1 to 5 million, seeing that he is a tech company CEO. However, seeing that back in 2013, his company was valued at $5 million, as reported by The Daily Universe, his net worth could possibly be a lot higher. He attended the Brigham Young University where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He has worked as a Laboratory Technician at a UCLA Medical Center and a CPE Engineer for Cummins Inc.
His LinkedIn also mentions that he was an Undergraduate Researcher for Compliant Mechanisms Research Laboratory. In 2012, he founded Dark Energy. The company makes "nearly indestructible power products for outdoor, military, and tactical use." In 2016, he became the CEO of Dark Energy Corporate, "a trusted high quality manufacturer of customized mobile power products for your organization. These products branded with your logo are perfect as high end gifts for your clients or employees. Designed to be impressive, practical, and premium."
Is Garrett on Instagram?
Yes, he is on Instagram and you can follow him @garrettaida. His Instagram is proof that he enjoys travelling and outdoor activities, like speed flying and paragliding, two things he mentions on his website.
"In 2011 I started paragliding in Utah. It wasn't until 2017 that I'd start speed flying and discover one of my passions. " Garrett writes. "In 2019 I received my skydiving A license. Quickly on the road to flying wingsuits and building new experimental suits and aircraft." he added. Looks like Michelle is in for a whole lot of adventure.
Catch Season 18 of 'The Bachelorette' on Tuesday, October 19 at 8 pm EDT on ABC. Episodes are also available on-demand and on Hulu the day following their premieres.