Brad Israel

Brad serves as Chief Leadership Advisor for 68 Ventures and all its core companies.

Going into 2021 and after three years of serving as the 68 Ventures Chief Leadership Officer, Brad transitioned to a Leadership and Human Performance Advisor role for the 68 Ventures companies as well as other clients across the United States.  In Brad’s previous role, he had the privilege to teach, coach, and mentor leaders throughout the portfolio of companies at 68 Ventures, applying lessons learned and helping leaders improve on the desired impact with their teams. Brad is committed to the study and application of leadership in all forms; this stems from his 12 years of military service as an officer in the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Operations Community. On 9/11, Brad took on the responsibility to serve his country and lead men in combat. He has deployed all over the world as a Green Beret and spent over two years in combat in support of Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

Brad graduated magna cum laude with a BA from Hampden-Sydney College. After returning to his hometown of Mobile, AL, Brad immediately got involved in the community by serving on the Mobile Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and was the Chairman for Military Affairs Committee. He also serves on the advisory board for Synovus Bank and internationally with the Center for Expeditionary Economics. Brad is a 2017 Presidential Leadership Scholar and finds purpose in speaking and consulting with companies and teams on leadership development. Brad loves creating memories and experiences with his beautiful wife Anna and three incredible boys through travel, adventure, the outdoors, and the community.