Ackquille A. Pollard – Entrepreneur, Artist, Influencer, Founder & Board President of PBC

Ackquille A. Pollard is an internationally recognized businessman, venture capitalist, philanthropist, non-profit founder, and artist

A proud Jamaican and St. Vincentian, Mr. Pollard rose to fame in 2014 through his music. Since then, he has leveraged his lived experiences to transform communities and uplift individuals, with a particular focus on empowering youth, whom he passionately refers to as "the future."

Mr. Pollard has partnered with numerous non-profit organizations and the juvenile justice system to combat gun violence and support at-risk youth, especially those living in poverty. As the owner of several businesses, he uses his success in venture capital as a blueprint for inspiring young people, advocating for equitable access to these markets regardless of socioeconomic background.

He is the founder and board president of Prevention Before Cure, an organization dedicated to providing wraparound services and support for young people in New York City. Through collaborations with local, state, and federal partners across the United States, Mr. Pollard actively uses his story and resources to uplift those most in need.

A dynamic public speaker, Mr. Pollard frequently visits detention centers nationwide, sharing his journey to inspire and empower individuals deeply affected by systemic inequities.