Brian Simmons is a strategic management consultant, investor and entrepreneur. He is the managing partner of Agora Ventures LLC, with is a collaboration of investors and consultants which helped to found in 2016 to accelerate the growth of small businesses. He leads Agora’s efforts in the area of social justice, health, education, equality and the environment. Prior to Agora Ventures, Brian served as a Senior Vice President and Board member of CLEAResult and the President/Founder of Fluid Market Strategies, both of which were leaders in innovation and delivery in the energy efficiency industry. Brian was also a Non-Commissioned Officer in the United States Marine Corps, serving in conflicts including Desert Storm and Panama as well as disaster relief work in Bangladesh.