Brady Forrest

Founder at Ignite Talks

Brady Forrest has a long and varied work experience. In 2019, they became the Head of Business Development at MobileCoin, an encrypted blockchain protocol designed for mobile payments. In 2018, they began their role as a Guest Lecturer at Singularity University, speaking on robotics and A.I. Brady was also an Operating Partner at ETW Advisors, working with startups to launch, grow, scale and exit. In 2015, Forrest became a Board Member at Community Arts Stabilization Trust, a non-profit that purchases, renovates and manages buildings around the SF Bay Area for art organizations. In 2013, they co-founded the Highway1 technology accelerator while serving as an executive at PCH, a global supply chain company. In 2011, they began their role as an Advisor at Ordr.in Networks, a food-ordering API company. In 2006, Forrest founded Ignite Talks Inc., a global speaker series for sharing ideas quickly. In 2021, they became a Board Member at Ideas Beyond Borders, and in 2022 they joined The Stimson Center as a Loomis Council and VC3 DAO as a Genesis Member.

Brady Forrest attended Bishop Eustace Prep from 1992 to 1996 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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  • Founder

    December, 2006 - present