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Brett Hagler

Founder

Founder/CEO at New Story

San Francisco Bay Area

Writes $100K – $10M checks · typically $3M

FoundedNew Story · YC

About

Brett Hagler is a housing-focused entrepreneur who served as Co-founder and CEO of New Story for nearly 12 years, where the organization developed market-based solutions for families lacking adequate housing. He is transitioning to New Story's board while launching a new venture focused on vertically integrating housing and investment value chains in Latin American markets.

Founder/CEO at New StoryYC S15

Intro paths

YC

Brett went through Y Combinator (Summer 2015) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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In turn, Brett can intro founders to New Story's investors below.

New Story's investors · 1

Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2015

Co-founders at New Story

MMMatthew Marshall
Matthew MarshallFounder
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Mike ArrietaCo-Founder, New Story
CCCatherine Colyer
Catherine ColyerChief Executive Officer

Experience

  1. Stealth StartupCEOcurrent2026 — presentMexico City, Mexico
  2. New StoryCo-Founder and Former CEOcurrent2014 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  3. Hometeam VenturesAdvisor, Co-Foundercurrent2021 — present
  4. Garden City CompaniesBoard of Directorscurrent2020 — present
  5. DocuSign ImpactAdvisory Board Membercurrent2016 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  6. Bretthagler.comSpeakercurrent2014 — present
  7. Forbes Nonprofit CouncilOfficial Membercurrent2017 — present
  8. Syrup MarketingGrowth Director2014 — 2015Greater Atlanta Area
  9. HucksleyCo-Founder, CEO2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area

Education

  1. Y CombinatorStartups
  2. Florida State University - Herbert Wertheim College of BusinessBachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance

Skills & more

B2B Sales2Marketing Strategy44Financial Accounting2Sales Presentations7Business Communications3Social Networking55Creative Development4Direct Sales30Customer Relations3Lead Generation18Entrepreneurship69B2B7
+12 moreMarketingCRMCustomer ServiceTrainingCreative DirectionRecruitingSalesBusiness StrategyTeam LeadershipPersuasive CommunicationPublic SpeakingLeadership

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Brett Hagler work?
Brett Hagler is Founder/CEO at New Story.
What check size does Brett Hagler write?
Brett Hagler typically writes checks of $100K – $10M.
What companies did Brett Hagler found?
Brett Hagler founded New Story.

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