Brad Gessler
FounderFounder/CEO at gbrain.io · Founder/CTO at Poll Everywhere
San Francisco, California, United States
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3,653 people in our graph share verified history with Brad — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Alexandra FarmerunlockedBrad: together at Fly.io (2022–2024)
Brad: together at Fly.io
×9Brad: together at Y Combinator
Brad: together at Indiana University Bloomington
About
Brad Gessler is cofounder and CTO of Poll Everywhere (S08) and cofounder and CEO of Overton, P26.
Founder/CEO at gbrain.ioYC X26
Intro paths
YC
Brad went through Y Combinator (Spring 2026) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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Their group partner at YC was Garry Tan, President & CEO of Y Combinator — the partner who ran gbrain.io's batch and knows the company first-hand. YC profile ↗
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In turn, Brad can intro founders to gbrain.io's investors below.
gbrain.io's investors · 1
Co-founders at gbrain.io
JM
Jamison MercurioFounder
Founder/CTO at Poll EverywhereYC S08
Intro paths
YC
Brad went through Y Combinator (Summer 2008) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
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In turn, Brad can intro founders to Poll Everywhere's investors below.
Poll Everywhere's investors · 2
Co-founders at Poll Everywhere
JV
Jeff VydunaFounder/CEO
SE
Sean EbyFounder
Experience
- OvertonChief Executive Officercurrent2026 — presentSan Francisco, California, United States
- Poll EverywhereAdvisor & Board Membercurrent2022 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Poll EverywhereChief Technology Officer & Cofounder2008 — 2022San Francisco
- Rocketship, LLCProprietorcurrent2022 — presentCalifornia, United States
- Angel InvestorEarly-Stage Advisor & Angel Investorcurrent2013 — present
- Fly.ioDeveloper Relations2022 — 2024California, United States
- PublicisSolutions Architect2007 — 2008Chicago
- Deloitte ConsultingConsultant2004 — 2007Chicago
Skills & more
Technology LeadershipTalent ManagementStrategic LeadershipBoard RelationsEarly Stage InvestmentAngel InvestingInformaticsEarly-Stage StartupsExecutive LeadershipGo-to-Market StrategyDigital StrategySoftware Project Management
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Engineering ManagementNew Business DevelopmentBoard of DirectorsDeveloper RelationsProduct MarketingCTOTechnical LeadershipProduct DevelopmentInspiring TeamsFounderPrototypingEnterprise SoftwareFrom Brad's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brad Gessler?
- Brad Gessler is cofounder and CTO of Poll Everywhere (S08) and cofounder and CEO of Overton, P26.
- Where does Brad Gessler work?
- Brad Gessler is Founder/CEO of gbrain.io and Founder/CTO at Poll Everywhere.
- What companies did Brad Gessler found?
- Brad Gessler founded gbrain.io, Poll Everywhere.
- Where did Brad Gessler go to school?
- Brad Gessler studied at Y Combinator (Accelerator Program, Artificial Intelligence); Y Combinator (Accelerator Program (Summer 2008), Startup Growth); Indiana University Bloomington (Informatics, Business).
Founder mafias
Y Combinator mafia10,230
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Sam AltmanPresidentFounded Tools for Humanity +3Garry TanPresident & CEOFounded Y Combinator +1Jessica LivingstonCo-founderFounded Y CombinatorAlexis OhanianPartnerFounded RedditFred EhrsamYC Summer 2012Founded Nudge +1Matt HuangYC Winter 2011Founded Paradigm +1
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Indiana University Bloomington mafia94
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Darren NixFounded Steadily +2Eric TobiasFounded Opendate +1Michael McHughBachelor's degreeFounded Blockstamp +1James O'DwyerBachelor of Science (B.S.)Founded Metal +1Jennie MoserMaster of MusicFounded Stagetime +1Bradley BosticBSFounded Hc1 +1
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Same school
Also attended Y Combinator2,000
Tarek MansourCo-founder & CEO of KalshiSuhail DoshiFounder of Mixpanel; founder of ParticleSubomi OluwalanaCo-founder & CEO of ConvoyArhaan A.Deeptech Fellow at Clear VenturesCollin WallaceGeneral Partner at Lobby CapitalVictor SantosVictor Scout at One Way Ventures
+ 1,994 more
Also attended Indiana University Bloomington353
Tianen LiangTax Controller at Felicis VenturesDavid KraneCEO & Managing Partner at GV (Google Ventures)Keren GottliebEvent Manager at GreycroftLogan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTechJay JohnsonBoard Member at CincyTechEric TobiasInvestor at High Alpha
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Shared employers
Also worked at Poll Everywhere2
Also worked at Fly.io9
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaNick WashburnSenior Managing Director, Intel Capital (North America)Daniel DocterManaging Director at Dell Technologies CapitalMo El-BibanyGeneral Partner at Page One VenturesKevin WillerVenture Partner at Chicago VenturesLaura YaoPartner at EQT Ventures
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Also worked at Publicis31
Emily KramerVenture Partner at Rackhouse Venture Management LpEmma WardDirector of Talent at Pembroke VCTPatrick NicollGeneral Counsel & Chief Operating Officer at Joyance PartnersKarima OtmaniPartner at Brandtech VenturesRob MacInvestor at More Better industriesThayer JoyceChief Operating Officer at More Better industries
+ 25 more
Also worked at Deloitte Consulting2,000
Kirsten GreenFounder and Managing Partner at Forerunner VenturesHunter WalkCo-founder & Partner at HomebrewSteve AnaviCo-founder & President of QontoNancy WangInvestor at Felicis VenturesRaychel BailonVP of Finance at Felicis VenturesPatrick KartevollInvestor at Investinor
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