Brandon Pollak

Brandon Pollak is a dedicated startup builder and policy innovator with nearly twenty years of experience in entrepreneurship and political strategy. Currently, they serve as the Founder of Agora Global and as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Michigan State University, where they focus on transforming the innovation economy. Previously, Brandon held leadership roles at companies like REEF Technologies and Bird, where they significantly advanced public affairs and civic engagement strategies. A co-founder of 1776, Brandon has also played a critical role in bringing together global leaders and fostering startup ecosystems. They hold a B.A. in Political Science from Michigan State University and an M.A. in Government from Johns Hopkins University.