Patrick Pollard

Patrick Pollard has an extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Patrick started their career as a Director and Investor at CoreXchange in 2007 and continued in this position until 2014. In 2000, they co-founded BlueStar Ventures, a technology-focused early stage venture capital fund, where they served as a Managing Director until 2016. In 2001, they became a Director and Investor at NetNearU, which was later acquired by ViaSat Inc. in 2014. From 2005 to 2016, they worked as a General Partner at Red Barn Investments. In 2013, Pollard joined Allegiance Capital as the Managing Director and Head of the Chicago Office, a position they held until 2018. In the same year, they also became an Investor and Director at Dimension Transportation System. From 2014 to 2022, they worked as an Investor and Advisor at Carrier-1 Data Centers. In 2021, they took on the roles of Investor and Director at both Troverlo Inc. and Wild Energy, Inc. Currently, Pollard is also the Principal of PJP Advisory, LLC, a position they have held since 2013.

Patrick Pollard has a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Patrick completed this degree between 1980 and 1984. Additionally, they hold a Master of Management degree in Finance and Management Policy from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Patrick obtained this degree between 1988 and 1991.