Bill Konrad
Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Konrad Group
Expanding Konrad Group's dual-city presence and scaling BrainStation's technology and design training programs.
Intro
I'm Bill Konrad, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Konrad Group. Over the last two decades, I've focused on the intersection of strategy, design, and technology, building our firm into a dual-city presence in New York and Toronto. My background is in software engineering, but my passion lies in entrepreneurship and the future of education. Beyond consulting, I was a founding investor in TouchBistro and led the acquisition of BrainStation, where we are redefining how professionals learn digital skills like coding and UX design. I'm currently focused on growing our teams and finding industry experts who want to give back through teaching. Whether you're a sales professional looking for your next challenge or a tech leader interested in the education space, I'm always open to discussing how we can build the future together.
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What I can offer
- ›Digital strategy consulting
- ›Insights on scaling tech service firms
- ›Mentorship in entrepreneurship and software development
What I'm looking for
- ›Sales professionals and business developers
- ›Office management talent
- ›Industry professionals for teaching roles at BrainStation
- ›Strategic connections in NY and Toronto tech hubs
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Background
Career
Co-founded Konrad Group in 2005, later becoming a founding investor in TouchBistro and acquiring BrainStation to expand into tech education.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Software Engineering from University of Toronto
Achievements
- ›Led Konrad Group for over 21 years across New York and Toronto
- ›Founding investor in TouchBistro
- ›Orchestrated the acquisition of BrainStation
Opinions
- Demand for online learning is a permanent growth trend
- Traditional education is being supplemented or replaced by specialized tech schools
- Hiring aggressively during economic shifts supports displaced professionals
Personality
Communication style
Professional, encouraging, and direct with an approachable executive presence.
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