Brendan Falk, co-founder & CEO of Fig, an YC, General Catalyst, SV Angel-backed firm that helps developers be more productive, has an impressive career that spans various industries. He has worked as a former Business Development at Brex, Summer Analyst at The Blackstone Group, Policy Advisor at the Office of Barnaby Joyce, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, and Founder at GoPay, among others. Falk's educational background includes studying at Sydney Grammar School, Canberra Grammar School, and Harvard University, where he earned an A.B. in Economics, Magna Cum Laude. He previously served as the Treasurer at The Harvard Lampoon, Head of Australian Consulting, Head of HSC at Crimson Consulting, and Founder at State Rankers, among other leadership positions.

His diverse experience has allowed him to hone his skills in policy advising, investment banking, consulting, and software development. Despite a non-technical background, Falk was able to learn quickly when he founded Fig, a company that tackles the challenges developers encounter in their daily workflow.