Brentos Fernandez
InvestorPartner at Listen Ventures
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Brentos Fernandez, a partner and in-house head of creative, blends formal investment responsibilities with hands-on brand and storytelling, embedding in deal teams to translate consumer focus into brand experiences.
Invests in
AgTechConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTechFoodTechHealthtech
Experience
- Listen VenturesPartner, Head of Creativecurrent2016 — presentGreater Chicago Area
- nonblankDesign / Art Directioncurrent2006 — present
- DDBCreative Director / Design2016 — 2017
- BarkleyCreative Director2014 — 2015Kansas City Metropolitan Area
- Leo BurnettVP Creative Director2006 — 2014
- Gardner DesignDesigner2005 — 2006
- Leo BurnettArt Director2003 — 2005
Education
- Fort Hays State UniversityBFA, Graphic Design1998 — 2002
Skills & more
Art Direction25Creative Direction15Typography8Graphic Design6Mobile Design3BrandingWeb Design1Direct Mail1Logo Design4Concept Development16Interactive Advertising8Corporate Identity5
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Interaction DesignBranding & IdentityVisual CommunicationFrom Brentos's professional profile.
Colleagues at Listen Ventures
Jeff Cantalupo
Managing Partner, Founder at Listen Ventures
Johnnie Yu
Associate at Listen Ventures
Kimmie Carey
Principal at Listen Ventures
Kofi Amoo-Gottfried
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Mike Apostal
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Rick Desai
Managing Partner, Investments at Listen Ventures
Shawn Dennis
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Network4
Amira Khatib
Vice President at Bluestein Ventures
Kimmie Carey
Principal at Listen Ventures
Mike Apostal
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Shawn Dennis
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Brentos Fernandez work?
- Brentos Fernandez is Partner at Listen Ventures.
- What does Brentos Fernandez invest in?
- Brentos Fernandez invests in AgTech, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, EdTech, FoodTech, Healthtech.
- What check size does Brentos Fernandez write?
- Brentos Fernandez typically writes checks of $1M – $10M.
Same school
Also attended Fort Hays State University1
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Shared employers
Also worked at DDB11
Veit MoellerVP, Brand & Design at ParadigmJim WardInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersJohn DennyVP, eCommerce & Digital at CAVU Consumer PartnersZeynep SenerOperations & Investment | Simya VC at 212Richard ReedPartner at JamJar InvestmentsValentina ManfrediOperating Partner at VAM Investments
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Also worked at Leo Burnett33
Jon KossowManaging Partner at Norwest Venture PartnersMarkInvestor at Eudemian VenturesMarta Forero SepúlvedaUBITS at Roble VenturesT.J. WhalenGeneral Partner and Managing Director at FreshTracks CapitalJeff CantalupoManaging Partner, Founder at Listen VenturesMarek KotelnickiManaging Partner at VIGO Ventures
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