Brady Forrest

Brady Forrest is the founder and chief curator of Ignite Talks, the fast-paced event series where speakers share their passions in just five minutes and 20 slides. Since launching Ignite in 2006, Brady has helped thousands of creators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers find their voice on stage, with events held in over 350 cities worldwide.Beyond Ignite, Brady has built a career at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and startups. He’s a former Microsoft and O'Reilly Media executive, a TED collaborator, and an active startup investor with more than 75 early-stage investments. As the co-founder of Highway1, he helped launch dozens of hardware companies into the market.At VidCon, Brady is excited to share how Ignite’s format can help creators craft bold, unforgettable stories that connect.