Brandolon Barnett is an investor, author, and entrepreneur dedicated to merging technology and social impact to better move resources and knowledge to those in need. His book, Dreams Deferred: Recession, Struggle, and the Quest for a Better World, explores his journey from poverty to a career in philanthropy and tech. He is currently Head of Innovation and Philanthropy at Giving Compass, Founder and CEO of The Regular, and Co-Founder and Lead Faculty of Loyola University Chicago’s Tech for Good Bootcamp certificate program.
Previously, Brandolon worked as Chief Product Officer at Humanitas AI and Deed, as well as led CSR industry solutions at Salesforce.org. He has also been an active volunteer having previously served as an elected ANC Commissioner in Washington, DC and currently on the board of Spur Local and as a trustee with the international study abroad provider World Learning. An active mentor and investor in entrepreneurs of color, Brandolon holds certifications from the Pragmatic Institute and University of California, Berkeley’s Black Venture Institute, along with an MA from the University of London SOAS.
Brandolon is a frequent keynote speaker, podcast and media guest, and panelist. He has been a featured guest on NPR & KERA’s THINK and spoken on the mainstage at events including Blackbaud’s BBCon, Dreamforce, SXSW, the Council on Foundations Annual Conference, and more.