Where does Brett Calhoun work?

Brett Calhoun is General Partner at Redbud VC.

What check size does Brett Calhoun write?

Brett Calhoun typically writes checks of $50K – $150K.

Where did Brett Calhoun go to school?

Brett Calhoun studied at University of Missouri-Columbia (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship); Arkansas Tech University (Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance); Greenwood High School.

Brett Calhoun

Investor

General Partner at Redbud VC

Columbia, Missouri

Writes $50K – $150K checks · typically $400K

30 Under 30 2024 · Venture Capital

About

Brett Calhoun uses DiSC assessments and founder-trait scoring to evaluate teams, tailors support to profiles, leveraging his partners' EquipmentShare network for operator mentors and pilot customers in construction and HR.

Contact· published on Brett's own website

b•••@redbud.vcreveal

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechFintechHardwareHealthtechPropTechSaaSSector Agnostic

Experience

Redbud VCGeneral Partner & Co-Foundercurrent2023 — presentColumbia, MO
RootsFoundercurrent2026 — present
Missouri Technology CorporationBoard Member & ICcurrent2025 — present
ScaleManaging Directorcurrent2021 — presentColumbia, Missouri, United States
The Premiere GroupInvestmentscurrent2024 — presentColumbia, MO
CharlieMike FiCo-Foundercurrent2021 — presentColumbia, Missouri, United States
CapGains, Inc.Founding Teamcurrent2021 — present
HOAfiling.comCo-Founder2025
PitaTechFounding Team2021 — 2025Columbia, Missouri, United States
University of Missouri-ColumbiaAdjunct Advisor2024 — 2025Columbia, Missouri, United States
TechCrunchGuest Contributor2023
RepublicVenture Partner2022 — 2023
Stern Brothers Valuation AdvisorsValuation Consultant2019 — 2021
The LegalTech FundAssociate2020 — 2021
University of Missouri Trulaske College of BusinessGraduate Teaching Assistant - Finance2019 — 2020Columbia, Missouri Area
PaytientStrategy and Operations Associate2019 — 2020Columbia, Missouri Area
208 Seed VenturesVenture Analyst2019 — 2020Columbia, Missouri, United States
University of Missouri-ColumbiaCEO - Investment Fund Management Program2019Columbia, Missouri Area
Missouri Innovation CenterMBA Analyst (Missouri Venture Tech Fund)2019Columbia, Missouri Area
Veterans United Home LoansSummer Capital Markets Analyst2019Columbia, Missouri Area
Sandestin Golf and Beach ResortSummer Finance Associate2018Destin, Florida
BKD CPAs & AdvisorsAudit and Tax2018Little Rock, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech UniversityTeacher Assistant2017 — 2018Russellville, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech UniversityAccounting Tutor2017 — 2018Russellville, Arkansas
Arkansas Tech UniversityFootball Player2014 — 2017
Jackson Brothers of The South, LLCAccounting Intern2017moberly, missouri
Jackson Brothers of The South, LLCData Entry Clerk2014 — 2017

Skills & more

Social Skills94Team Leadership85Creativity Skills24Decision Making14Problem Solving10Organization Skills6Public Speaking5Leadership63Interpersonal Skills3Teamwork6Communication3Microsoft Office7

+12 more

Microsoft ExcelMathematicsSocial NetworkingSocial MediaFinancial AccountingTax PreparationFinancial ServicesTime ManagementVenture CapitalEarly-stage StartupsFinancial ModelingFinancial & Operational Modeling

Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) — AICPA
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) (no longer licensed) — Missouri State Board of Public Accountancy
Learn SQL Course — Codecademy
Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) — FINRA
Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice — American Society of Appraisers

From Brett's professional profile.

Colleagues at Redbud VC

Amy Susán

Head of Investor Relations at Redbud VC

Bruno Ostarcevic

Venture Partner at Redbud VC

Collin Hickey

Investor at Redbud VC

Dylan Kurt

Content & Media at Redbud VC

Hemkesh Agrawal

Head of Engineering at Redbud VC

Jabbok Schlacks

General Partner at Redbud VC

Jai Malik

Venture Partner at Redbud VC

Jim McKelvey

Partner at FINTOP Capital

Network4

Elad GilScout

Solo general partner investing through Gil Capital

Charlie FengScout

Investor at FOG Ventures

Eric BahnScout

Co-Founder, General Partner at Hustle Fund

Andrea Hippeau

Partner at Lerer Hippeau

Investors connected to Brett in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brett Calhoun?: Brett Calhoun uses DiSC assessments and founder-trait scoring to evaluate teams, tailors support to profiles, leveraging his partners' EquipmentShare network for operator mentors and pilot customers in construction and HR.
Where does Brett Calhoun work?: Brett Calhoun is General Partner at Redbud VC.
What does Brett Calhoun invest in?: Brett Calhoun invests in AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Fintech, Hardware, Healthtech, PropTech, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
What check size does Brett Calhoun write?: Brett Calhoun typically writes checks of $50K – $150K.
Where did Brett Calhoun go to school?: Brett Calhoun studied at University of Missouri-Columbia (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance and Entrepreneurship); Arkansas Tech University (Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance); Greenwood High School.