Brent Liang
About Brent Liang
Brent Liang is a founding team member currently working at Substack and The Quest Media, with a diverse background in law, media, and technology. He has held various roles in multiple organizations, including legal positions and startup ventures across several countries.
Work at Fractal.is
Brent Liang serves as a Founding Team Member at Fractal.is, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he has been instrumental in executing significant initiatives, including the largest airdrop on the Solana blockchain. Under his contribution, Fractal achieved notable media coverage during its launch, with features in major outlets such as TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and Coindesk. Additionally, he played a key role in rapidly growing Fractal's community to 100,000 members within the first week of its launch.
Current and Previous Roles
Brent Liang has a diverse professional background. He currently works as Co-Founder and Executive Producer at The Quest Media since 2020. He has also held positions at Goat Capital, where he serves as Head of Special Projects since 2021, and as a Scout for various projects in 2021. Prior to these roles, he gained experience as a Legal Assistant Paralegal at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in Sydney and as a Legal Intern at Baker McKenzie in Yangon. His varied roles reflect a strong foundation in both legal and entrepreneurial sectors.
Education and Expertise
Brent Liang's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Sydney, which he completed from 2016 to 2021. He also participated in a Short-term Exchange program at Harvard University in 2014. Additionally, he has pursued various online courses, including Cultural Competence at Coursera and iOS App Development at Udacity. His academic pursuits reflect a commitment to continuous learning and expertise in both legal and technological fields.
Involvement in Startups and Innovation
Brent Liang has been actively involved in the startup ecosystem. He co-founded Logieq and served as a guest author at Bubble. He participated in the Hult Prize Foundation as a Global Finalist and has been a judge and mentor in various entrepreneurial initiatives. His experience with organizations like On Deck and INCUBATE further showcases his dedication to fostering innovation and supporting new business opportunities.
International Experience
Brent Liang has gained international experience through various roles across multiple countries. He worked as a Reporting Intern in Shanghai, a Legal Intern in Myanmar, and participated in conferences in London and Dubai. His involvement in the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations and the Forum for American-Chinese Exchange at Stanford University highlights his global perspective and engagement in international relations and entrepreneurship.