Andrew Salzbrun is the Managing Partner of AGAR, an experiential company founded on the premise that in today’s world the value of a human connection inherently increases. AGAR leverages experiential design and communications, event production and technology to reach audiences and grow culture for companies, brands and the communities they serve. As Managing Partner, Andrew provides the strategic vision for the company and its partners, leveraging a rich expertise in consumer experience mapping and strategy. With a portfolio spanning over a decade, Andrew’s work focuses on lasting positive impact. As co-founder and executive creative director of BLINK, the nation’s largest immersive art festival, Andrew understands first-hand how placemaking and experiential design can create that positive impact and build long-term, meaningful culture in a community. The success of the 2022 BLINK festival provided incredible positive fiscal impact to the region and featured 71 artists, from all over the world. With a deep resume of community-anchoring venues throughout the Midwest, Andrew values the importance of a first impression and the people behind it. An avid thought leader, Andrew has shared this expertise with leading organizations including the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions, CODAworx, The American Institute of Architects, NewH, and more. In addition to his work at AGAR and BLINK, Andrew is personally vested in the city and community he calls home, from branding and revitalizing community non-profit ventures, to supporting local entrepreneurs and partnering to open his own flagship brand, Nation Kitchen & Bar. Education: BA, Entrepreneurship - University of Cincinnati BA, Marketing - University of Cincinnati MBA, Marketing - Xavier University