Brylan Donaldson
About Brylan Donaldson
Brylan Donaldson is an Associate Director at The Garage at Northwestern and a Venture Scout at Serac Ventures, with a background in entrepreneurship and product management. He has held leadership roles at various companies, including co-founding Seventh Ave, and has experience in building networks to support student founders.
Current Role at The Garage
Brylan Donaldson serves as the Associate Director at The Garage at Northwestern since 2023. In this role, he oversees programs and engages with both Northwestern and Chicago communities to support student founders. His responsibilities include fostering an environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship among students.
Previous Experience at Affirm, Inc.
Prior to his current position, Brylan worked at Affirm, Inc. as the Strategic Fashion Partnerships from 2019 to 2021 in San Francisco, California. During his tenure, he created significant revenue streams that enhanced the company's financial performance, contributing to its growth in the financial technology sector.
Entrepreneurial Leadership at Seventh Ave, Inc.
Brylan co-founded Seventh Ave, Inc. and served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2020 to 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his leadership, Seventh Ave developed into a venture-backed startup focused on the creator economy, showcasing his commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship.
Educational Background in Business Analytics
Brylan studied at The University of Kansas, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Analytics from 2013 to 2018. His education provided him with a strong foundation in data analysis and business strategy, which he has applied throughout his career.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During his time at The University of Kansas, Brylan held leadership roles in student organizations. He served as the Entrepreneurship Club President from 2016 to 2017 and was the Treasurer for the Black Student Union from 2016 to 2017. These positions allowed him to develop leadership skills and engage with diverse student communities.