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Brendan Kennedy

Unicorn founder

Founder at Tilray · Executive Chair at Stork Therapeutics · Founder at Privateer Holdings

Incline Village, Nevada, United States

FoundedTilray$1.3BPrivateer Holdings

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Glen AndersonunlockedBrendan: together at University of California, Berkeley (1990)
×8Brendan: together at University of California, Berkeley
Brendan: together at University of Washington
×2Brendan: together at Yale School of Management

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

GFGregg Fine
Gregg FineChief Executive Officer

Founder at Tilray

Founder at Privateer Holdings

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Privateer Holdings's investors · 2

Founders FundSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksThree Tree VenturesFalls Church · $10K – $1M checks · since 2017

Co-founders at Privateer Holdings

CG
Christian GrohExecutive Officer, Director
MB
Michael BlueExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. KatalystOwnercurrent2025 — presentNevada, United States
  2. MONTyMERFounder and CEOcurrent2024 — present
  3. Stork TherapeuticsExecutive Chairmancurrent2024 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  4. Cavendish Privateers LLCFoundercurrent2021 — presentUnited States
  5. TilrayFounder and Member of Board of Directors2013 — 2022Seattle
  6. TilrayFounder and Chief Executive Officer2013 — 2021Nanaimo, BC
  7. Privateer HoldingsExecutive Chairman2018 — 2019Seattle, WA
  8. Privateer HoldingsChief Executive Officer2011 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
  9. LeaflyPresident2011 — 2018Greater Seattle Area
  10. SVB AnalyticsChief Operations Officer, Managing Director Strategic Projects, Managing Director, and Director2006 — 2011San Francisco Bay Area
  11. Mindability Inc.CEO1999 — 2002
  12. Torsionsoft Inc.Founder1995 — 1999

Skills & more

Start-ups99Strategy99Venture Capital99Entrepreneurship99Business Development99Private Equity84Valuation58New Business Development79Business Strategy74Mergers & Acquisitions87Management99Business Valuation31
+12 moreLeadershipFundingBudgetsProduct ManagementMobile DevicesManagement ConsultingStrategic PlanningEnterprise SoftwareInvestmentsSalesCorporate DevelopmentStrategic Partnerships

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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 and Co-founder at Privateer Holdings.
What companies did Brendan Kennedy found?
Brendan Kennedy founded Tilray, Privateer Holdings.
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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