Brendan Landry

Brendan Landry is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in program management and entrepreneurship development. Currently serving as the Senior Program Manager for Entrepreneurship at CommonWealth Kitchen since January 2025, Brendan previously held the role of Innovation Portfolio Manager at AEO from August 2022 to December 2024. Prior to that, Brendan was the Account Operations Manager at Learning Pool and the Innovation Program Manager at Imaginarium, Denver Public Schools' Innovation Lab. As a co-founder and Director of Programs at the Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute, Brendan played a vital role in establishing a successful non-profit organization that provides microloans and mentorship to entrepreneurs, achieving significant impact in the community. Brendan's early career includes leadership roles at Micro Business Development, overseeing training programs and developing business curricula. Brendan holds a BA in Creative Writing from DePauw University and is furthering education at FIELD at the Aspen Institute.