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Brian McClendon

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Chief Technology Officer at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
📍 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Brian McClendon is the CTO at Niantic Spatial, Inc. and a Venture Partner at UP. Partners, leveraging a distinguished career in geospatial technology and 3D graphics. A co-creator of what became Google Earth, he holds over 40 patents and is a graduate of The University of Kansas.

He is deeply committed to his alma mater, The University of Kansas, serving as an adjunct professor, teaching a startup school, and making significant philanthropic contributions to its engineering program. He has a demonstrated passion for civic engagement, applying his tech expertise to voting and election issues.

In 2018, Brian ran for the office of Secretary of State in his home state of Kansas.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
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Geospatial Technology
His career's focus, from co-founding the company that became Google Earth to now leading the development of a 3D map of the world at Niantic.
Startup Mentorship
Teaches a "Startup School" at The University of Kansas, advising new entrepreneurs and fostering innovation in his home state.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Technology Officer
Niantic Spatial, Inc.
5-2021
Venture Partner
UP.Partners
4-2020
Adjunct Professor
The University of Kansas
1-2020 - 10-2022
Taught Startup School 2020 & 2022 @ University of Kansas
The University of Kansas
4-2017 - 4-2020
Research Professor
The University of Kansas
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Education
2016 - 2016
Doctor of Science
The University of Kansas
1982 - 1986
BS
The University of Kansas
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