Brentos Fernandez
InvestorPartner at Listen Ventures
Chicago, Illinois
Writes $1M – $10M checks · typically $1.5M
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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
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
Joseph Silberman
General Partner at Listen Ventures
Kofi Amoo-Gottfried
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Rick Desai
Managing Partner, Investments at Listen Ventures
Shawn Dennis
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
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Amira Khatib
Vice President at Bluestein Ventures
Mike Apostal
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
Shawn Dennis
Venture Partner at Listen Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brentos Fernandez?
- 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.
- 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.
- Where did Brentos Fernandez go to school?
- Brentos Fernandez studied at Fort Hays State University (BFA, Graphic Design).
Same school
Also attended Fort Hays State University7
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Shared employers
Also worked at DDB16
Polly BarnesInvestor at EQT VenturesVeit 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 Investments
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Also worked at Leo Burnett43
MarkInvestor 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 VenturesUri AdoniAdvisory Board at Takwin Ventures
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