Brett Holland

Brett Holland is a seasoned professional with a rich history in establishing businesses, creating new products, and guiding aspiring entrepreneurs to success. With a profound interest in startups, innovation, business development, and pioneering work methodologies, Brett is dedicated to collaborating with visionaries to foster the growth and prosperity of emerging ventures and contribute positively to society.

His educational journey includes earning an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Supply Chain Management from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, an MS in Environmental Engineering, and a BS in Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Throughout his career, Brett Holland has held several key roles in prestigious organizations, such as serving as the Chief Innovation Officer, GM of Innovation Services, and Head of Acceleration at Creative HQ. Additionally, he has been an Advisory Board Member at the Global Accelerator Network, Director at PriceTech Ltd, Independent Director at Creative HQ, and engaged in various capacities at several other renowned companies like Akoya, Inc., Old Willow Partners, and Summit Container.

His versatile experience also encompasses establishing and directing successful ventures like The Path Sales Discipline, BoxDirect (later acquired by PaperExchange), and Akoya, Inc. (acquired by KPIT). Brett has also demonstrated his leadership skills as President at Akoya, Inc., Founder and Head of Product Development at Akoya, Inc., and VP of Operations at Summit Container.

With a solid educational foundation, a proven track record of founding and managing businesses, and a wealth of experience in driving innovation and business development, Brett Holland stands out as a dynamic professional dedicated to shaping the future of entrepreneurship and creating value in the business world.