Brian Karas

About Brian Karas

Board Advisor, Pollentia

Brian Karas is a veteran technical sales and product strategist with over two decades of experience leading go-to-market execution, product development, and operational growth across both emerging tech startups and Fortune 500 enterprises. His expertise spans advanced security technologies, large-scale IT and data systems, and AI-powered platforms across diverse industries.

Background

• 20+ years of leadership in enterprise sales, product strategy, and technical operations
• Director of Marketing and Eastern Region Sales at Actuate, focused on AI-based video monitoring solutions
• Founder of Pelican Zero, advising startups on funding, brand building, and market entry
• Former VP of Sales at Airship AI and Vintra, leading commercial divisions in AI and surveillance tech
• Previous roles with FLIR Systems, VideoIQ, HubSpot, and Lucent Technologies, driving growth through innovation and high-performance infrastructure
• Specialist in global networks, data center architecture, IP surveillance, and strategic partnerships

As a Board Advisor at Pollentia, Brian provides strategic guidance on product-market fit, fundraising, and GTM strategies—bridging his deep technical understanding with practical commercial insight to help scale the company across sectors.

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