Erich Broksas
InvestorChief Operating Officer + Partner at Builders + Backers
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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About
Erich Broksas is Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Builders + Backers. Over more than 25 years, he has held leadership roles across philanthropy, technology startups, and entrepreneurship ecosystem development, with experience in executive leadership, nonprofit management, and global operations. His work has included launching initiatives, improving operations, and advising organizations through growth challenges.
Experience
- Builders + BackersChief Operating Officer + Partnercurrent2025 — presentWashington DC
- Pröst Bear AgencyFoundercurrent2023 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- Oceans 2050Advisorcurrent2024 — presentWashington, District of Columbia, United States
- World Central KitchenChief Operating Officer & Chief Strategy Officer2018 — 2023Washington, DC
- Early Mountain VineyardsAdvisor2011 — 2020Madison, Virginia
- Upside TravelFounding Team - VP Business Development2016 — 2018Washington, DC
- The Case FoundationSVP, Strategy & International Investments2007 — 2016Washington, DC
- Broksas ConsultingPresident2006 — 2007Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Universal AccessManaging Director, International Business Development2000 — 2006Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Teleglobe InternationalHead of International Key Partnerships - Mobile & Satellite1999 — 2000Reston, VA
- Primecall (GlobalTel)Founding Team - Director of Business Development1994 — 1999Seattle, WA
Skills & more
Ocean Restoration1Living Reefs1Blue Ocean Strategy1Social InnovationInternational RelationsBusiness PlanningAnalytical SkillsRelationship DevelopmentData AnalyticsBusiness Relationship ManagementSetting Strategic DirectionChange Catalyst
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Project ManagementBusiness InsightsBudget ManagementData AnalysisBrand StrategyGrowth StrategiesOperational PlanningInvestment StrategiesLeadershipNegotiationStrategic PlanningManagementLanguages English
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Colleagues at Builders + Backers
Byron White
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Courtney Baker
Director of Technical Solutions at Builders + Backers
Dave Dworschak
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Donald Smith
Builder-in-Residence at Builders + Backers
Donna Harris
General Partner at Builders + Backers
Eric Sillies
Builder-in-residence at Builders + Backers
Gisele Gerry
Director of Marketing Solutions at Builders + Backers
Jared Stark
General Counsel at Builders + Backers
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Erich Broksas?
- Erich Broksas is Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Builders + Backers. Over more than 25 years, he has held leadership roles across philanthropy, technology startups, and entrepreneurship ecosystem development, with experience in executive leadership, nonprofit management, and global operations. His work has included launching initiatives, improving operations, and advising organizations through growth challenges.
- Where does Erich Broksas work?
- Erich Broksas is Chief Operating Officer + Partner at Builders + Backers.
- Where did Erich Broksas go to school?
- Erich Broksas studied at Washington State University (MA, International Relations); Washington State University (BA, Political Science).
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