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Andy Patrick (born 1961) is a renowned entrepreneur, philanthropist, and curator known for his extensive contributions to technology, visual storytelling, design, and social impact initiatives.

Early Life and Education
Andy Patrick was born in 1961 in Dayton, OH. His family lived in Kettering. His father, Phillip Patrick, was a highly-decorated WWII Marine, Professor at University of Dayton, and served for twenty years at the United States Office of Personnel Management. Patrick described his mother, Gerry Louise (née Golden), as someone who became a mother to many of the children of the neighborhood. He attended Fairmont East High School where he lettered multiple years in baseball and basketball, and gave the graduation speech in 1980.

He studied Finance at the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington, IN where he was the President of Student Alumni Council. His final year at university he was privileged to spend Friday mornings with Chancellor Herman B. Wells as he escorted Dr. Wells through campus, conversing on a wide range of subjects. Andy Patrick gave the senior speech at commencement in front of some 20,000 attendees.

Technology
With over three decades of experience, Andy Patrick has played a pivotal role in leading teams, partnerships, and companies at the forefront of technology and design. in 1994 he co-founded the strategic web design firm Adjacency that crafted the initial e-commerce presence for iconic brands such as Apple, Patagonia, and Virgin Megastore. He led the acquisition process with Roberston Stephens on the sale of Adjacency to Publicis Sapient. Additionally, he cofounded liveBooks, the first website platform for photographers, scaling the company to over 15,000 top photographers worldwide. At ROAM Media, he partnered with leading outdoor adventure photographers and icons such as Jimmy Chin, Sasha DiGiulian, Travis Rice, and Conrad Anker to pioneer social-first episodic storytelling from remote locations across the globe.

Photography
Throughout his career, Patrick has led several high-impact photography initiatives, including founding the FiftyCrows Foundation, National Geographic's All Road Photography Awards for indigenous storytellers, and serving as CEO of VII Photo Agency. His work has been recognized internationally, winning numerous prestigious awards including the film Chernobyl Legacy that he created with Magnum photographer Paul Fusco. Patrick currently leads Flywheel Stories, a nonprofit initiative reframing the climate narrative through visual and audio storytelling. The organization focuses on storytelling, photo & film awards, forums, and festivals to foster positive change in addressing the climate crisis.

Philanthropic
Patrick's commitment extends beyond commercial success to significant contributions in the nonprofit sector. Notable endeavors include collaborating with Richard Gere to create the Gere Foundation to establish key initiatives promoting cultural preservation and awareness for the Tibetan Diaspora, including a visit from H.H. Dalai Lama to Central Park in NYC. He has served on the boards of Mother Jones magazine, the Kinsey Institute, LikeMinded (an offshoot of Craigslist Foundation), Streetwise magazine, the MadHousers of Chicago among others, contributing to pioneering digital initiatives and expanding educational resources.

Exhibition Curation
As an exhibition curator, Patrick has orchestrated over 20 exhibitions worldwide, showcasing the power of photography to convey complex global issues and personal narratives. Notable exhibitions include those at prestigious institutions such as the Oscar Niemeyer Museum in Curitiba, Brazil, and the Southeast Museum of Photography in Daytona Beach, FL.

Public Speaking
Patrick is a sought-after public speaker, delivering insights on topics ranging from global storytelling to the impacts of technology in business and society. He has spoken at esteemed venues and institutions worldwide, including Adobe Headquarters, UC-Berkeley’s Haas Business Schoo l, Stanford’s Aurora Forum and Club de Industriales, Mexico City.