diff --git a/pipeline_service/init.py b/pipeline_service/init.py
index 4bc29b6..5e6b26f 100644
--- a/pipeline_service/init.py
+++ b/pipeline_service/init.py
@@ -457,7 +457,7 @@ def load_pipeline_service():
             await asyncio.sleep(10)
 
     from ahserver.configuredServer import add_startup
-    add_startup(_role_poller())
+    add_startup(_role_poller)
 
     debug(f"[{MODULE_NAME}] v{MODULE_VERSION} loaded — pipeline engine with role-agent + question loop")
     return True