Joshua Brueckner

A strategic operator and former founder with expertise in scaling operations from 0-to-1 across venture-backed startups and accelerators. At Techstars, I manage three flagship programs (Space, Healthcare, and Los Angeles) where I've orchestrated partnerships with NASA JPL, US Space Force, and J.P. Morgan while developing frameworks that have enhanced program operations, including an algorithm that's facilitated over 7,500 mentor-founder connections. Previously, as Director of Partner Success at b8ta, I led a team managing $10M+ in revenue while spearheading the launch of Forum, a new retail division that secured $1M in contracts within two months. As co-founder and CEO of Air Tailor (Techstars '17), I raised $550K in venture funding and negotiated a $1.5M+ partnership with a leading luxury retailer. My experience spans building and managing cross-functional teams, developing strategic partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, and creating scalable operational systems that drive growth. Currently advising early-stage founders through Trulytell, where I collaborate with TechCrunch on startup pitch optimization.