Brian Luerssen

Brian Luerssen is the co-founder and CEO of Draftbit, a company that specializes in enabling users to build mobile applications visually without needing extensive coding skills. Draftbit was founded in 2018 and aims to democratize app development, making it accessible to a broader audience, including those without a technical background.23

Professional Background

• Draftbit: Luerssen has been leading Draftbit since its inception, focusing on creating a platform that allows for collaborative app development. The platform provides users with the option to visually design apps while also offering access to the source code, bridging the gap between no-code and traditional coding.45

• LongJump: In addition to his role at Draftbit, Luerssen is a General Partner at LongJump, a venture capital firm he co-founded in 2020. His work at LongJump aligns with his vision of empowering entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into reality.13

• Previous Experience: Before Draftbit, Luerssen was the General Manager at OkCupid Labs, where he was involved in new business creation for Match.com. He also co-founded Quantitative Insights, a healthcare IT company that focused on machine learning and medical imaging, which was later acquired.23

Luerssen's career spans over 20 years in startups, and he has been actively involved in investing and mentoring new ventures.56 He resides in the Greater Chicago Area and is passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in the tech space.13