Brad Zapp, CFP®

Brad Zapp, CFP®, has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Brad is currently the Co-Founder, Investor Relations, and CFO of Connetic Ventures, where they manage the strategic vision and fundraising for the $30M venture capital firm. Brad is also the Co-Host of The Aggregate Podcast, a platform that focuses on the founder journey and startupDNA.

In addition to their roles at Connetic Ventures and The Aggregate Podcast, Brad is the Co-Founder and CFO of Wendal, a position they have held since 2019. Brad serves on the Advisory Board of the Von Allmen Center for Entrepreneurship at UK Gatton, where they provide advice and feedback on growth initiatives.

Brad's involvement in the startup community extends beyond Connetic Ventures and Wendal. Brad is an Investor Member of Queen City Angels and was part of the MIT REAP Team Kentucky at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At MIT REAP, Brad worked with regional leaders to develop action-based strategies for strengthening innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Earlier in their career, Brad was a Co-Founder of Legacy Financial Advisors, where they were responsible for strategic initiatives and future planning. Brad also worked as a Fund Manager at UpTech - Accelerate Big Ideas and as a Registered Representative at Lincoln Financial Advisors. Brad began their career as a Trader at Fidelity Investments.

Brad Zapp, CFP®, attended the University of Kentucky from 1996 to 2000, where they obtained a degree in Economics with a focus on Economics and Finance. In July 2011, they obtained the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification from the CFP Board.