Brian Bar

Brian Bar is a versatile professional with a diverse background as a founder, leader, mentor, and teacher, prioritizing his roles as a father and husband. With a career kickstarted in tech, he navigated through 7 different roles in 2 years working on an online social network project, highlighting the importance of dedication and quality work for career advancement.

After a transformative break involving travel and personal finance lessons, Brian ventured into the startup world in Chicago, joining Groupon during a period of significant growth. His innovative approach to onboarding sales talent contributed to revenue and retention boosts, underlining his belief in the impact of empowering individuals with necessary skills and confidence.

Drawing on his experience in education-focused sales leadership, Brian founded Victory Lap in 2016, a company aimed at empowering individuals towards career success and financial mobility. Through thousands of students, the focus has been on instilling confidence, facilitating bigger dreams, and easing the journey to professional achievement, resulting in life-changing outcomes for many.

Brian's educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from Indiana University Bloomington, complemented by his high school education at Mt. Carmel High School. He has been involved with various organizations such as Techstars, Sales Assembly, and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management in advisory and leadership roles.

His professional journey spans roles such as Founder and CEO at Victory Lap, Vice President of Sales at ThinkCERCA, and Head of Sales OnBoarding at Groupon, marking a career focused on driving growth, empowerment, and impactful mentorship. Brian's dedication to personal and professional development, coupled with his commitment to empowering others, defines his mission-driven approach to success.