Barry Conrad

Barry Conrad has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Barry is currently the Head of Operations at Upside, a platform that assists experts in growing their professional service businesses. At On Deck, Barry held multiple roles, including General Manager of the Startups Business Unit and General Manager of the Founder Fellowship program. Barry oversaw the operational and management structures for a team of 85 members and facilitated investments in early-stage companies. In their previous role at Venture For America, Barry served as the Vice President of Programs, where they managed national and regional programs for fellows and alumni, including fundraising efforts. Barry also held various positions in entrepreneurship and programs management. Prior to that, Barry worked at Castle Co., where they served as the Director of Growth & Business Development, growing the properties managed and revenue. Barry began their career as a 2012 Fellow at Venture For America and later worked on the Small Business Investment Team at Downtown Project. Barry also gained experience at The Ronnie K. Irani Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth (I-CCEW) and the Oklahoma Life Science Fund.

Barry Conrad completed their Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Oklahoma, where they studied from 2007 to 2012. During their time at the University of Oklahoma, they obtained a degree in Irish Studies from University College Cork from 2009 to 2010.