Overwatch X Rescue CEO & Creator Greg Pearson | Beyond the Trailhead Podcast Ep. 35

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In this episode of Beyond the Trailhead, I sit down with Greg Pearson, CEO and creator of Overwatch x Rescue, a 24/7 emergency assistance subscription service built for people who live, work, and play beyond reliable cell service.
Greg’s background is not your typical outdoor startup story. He spent years working in the world of risk, crisis response, military, law enforcement, private security, and global emergency operations before creating a service designed to answer one simple question:
“I need help… what now?”
Overwatch x Rescue was created to help coordinate emergency assistance and help cover the financial exposure that can come with a rescue, ambulance transport, helicopter evacuation, or other emergency response situation. Greg explains why many hikers hesitate to call for help, why rescue bills can be terrifying, and how Overwatch x Rescue works differently from traditional insurance models.
We also dive into:
• What Overwatch x Rescue actually does
• Why satellite signal alone does not get you rescued
• How their 24/7 emergency response system works
• Why hikers hesitate before pressing SOS
• The difference between insurance and first-payer rescue support
• How Overwatch x Rescue connects with Globalstar and SPOT devices
• Why more smartphones may soon have satellite connectivity
• How Greg built a service around crisis response and human decision-making
• Why preparation matters before you ever hit the trail
• The future of outdoor safety and backcountry rescue
This episode is a great one for hikers, backpackers, travelers, hunters, overlanders, paddlers, photographers, and anyone who spends time outside cell service.
If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens after you hit SOS… this one is for you.
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