Brandon Tory

Brandon Tory Thorpe is an American entrepreneur, software engineer, and artist. He is the founder of Formless, Inc., a technology company focused on digital ownership and revenue-sharing infrastructure, and is known for his work in software engineering, artificial intelligence, and music.

Early life Thorpe was born in the Boston area and raised in Brockton, Massachusetts. He attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied electrical engineering. During his teenage years, he taught himself computer programming and software development.

Thorpe founded Formless, Inc., a technology company that developed SHARE Protocol, a blockchain-based platform for revenue sharing and digital ownership. In 2023, Formless announced a $2.2 million pre-seed funding round that included participation from a16z Crypto.

Recognition Thorpe was featured in The Wall Street Journal article "When Your Day Job Isn't Enough," which profiled professionals pursuing careers outside their primary occupations.