Brendan Kennedy
FounderExecutive Chair at Stork Therapeutics · Founder at Tilray
Incline Village, Nevada, United States
FoundedTilray
About
Brendan Kennedy is the owner of Katalyst and founder of Cavendish Privateers LLC, with over a decade of experience in start-ups, strategy, and venture capital. He previously founded and led Tilray, where he worked on medical cannabis research and precision agriculture. His background includes venture-backed companies, operational strategy, and M&A transactions.
Executive Chair at Stork Therapeutics
Co-founders at Stork Therapeutics
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Gregg FineChief Executive Officer
Founder at Tilray
Experience
- KatalystOwnercurrent2025 — presentNevada, United States
- MONTyMERFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — present
- Stork TherapeuticsExecutive Chairmancurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- Cavendish Privateers LLCFoundercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
- TilrayFounder and Member of Board of Directors2013 — 2022Seattle
- TilrayFounder and Chief Executive Officer2013 — 2021Nanaimo, BC
- Privateer HoldingsExecutive Chairman2018 — 2019Seattle, WA
- Privateer HoldingsChief Executive Officer2011 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
- LeaflyPresident2011 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
- SVB AnalyticsChief Operations Officer, Managing Director Strategic Projects, Managing Director, and Director2006 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
- Mindability Inc.CEO1999 — 2002
- Torsionsoft Inc.Founder1995 — 1999
Skills & more
Start-ups99Strategy99Venture Capital99Entrepreneurship99Business Development99Private Equity84Valuation58New Business Development79Business Strategy74Mergers & Acquisitions87Management99Business Valuation31
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brendan Kennedy?
- Brendan Kennedy is the owner of Katalyst and founder of Cavendish Privateers LLC, with over a decade of experience in start-ups, strategy, and venture capital. He previously founded and led Tilray, where he worked on medical cannabis research and precision agriculture. His background includes venture-backed companies, operational strategy, and M&A transactions.
- Where does Brendan Kennedy work?
- Brendan Kennedy is Founder of Tilray and Executive Chair at Stork Therapeutics.
- What companies did Brendan Kennedy found?
- Brendan Kennedy founded Tilray.
- Where did Brendan Kennedy go to school?
- Brendan Kennedy studied at Yale School of Management (MBA, Entrepreneurship); University of Washington (MS, Engineering); University of California, Berkeley (BA, Architecture).
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