As the Director of Agora for Startups, Tony Blank is deeply rooted in the startup ecosystem. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and has delivered hundreds of workshops, mentor sessions, and speaking engagements to help startups grow. His unique perspective and insights are drawn from thousands of conversations with startups around the world.

Previous to Agora, Tony led the startup programs at Twilio and Sendgrid, supporting a world-class team, helping over 5,000 startups find product/market fit and grow their first customers. Tony also draws on his technical expertise gained over the years at multiple startups, as a developer evangelist, and a software engineer. In his free time, Tony enjoys making music, going on dog walks, and cooking with his family.