Where does Brian Atwood work?

Brian Atwood is Managing Director at Versant Ventures.

What check size does Brian Atwood write?

Brian Atwood typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.

Where did Brian Atwood go to school?

Brian Atwood studied at Harvard University (PhD (Incomplete), Cognition, Brain and Behavior); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science).

Brian Atwood

Investor

Managing Director at Versant Ventures

California

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

Find your path to Brian

1,027 people in our graph share verified history with Brian — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Nicole GaudelliunlockedBrian: together at Harvard University (2014–2018)

×10Brian: together at University of Michigan

Brian: together at Harvard University

Experience

SindarinFounder, CEOcurrent2022 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
Indeed.comTechnical Product Manager2018 — 2020Austin, Texas Area
WikibuyTech Lead2016 — 2018Austin, Texas Area
WikibuySoftware Engineer2015 — 2016Austin, Texas Area
Center for Brains, Minds and MachinesVisiting Researcher2014
Harvard UniversityResearch Assistant2008 — 2010Cambridge, MA

Skills & more

Public Speaking14JavaScript50Data Analysis30Git24Ruby20Node.js17Microsoft Office15Research19Microsoft Excel13Python7Matlab7Microsoft Word8

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PowerPointCSSHTML5Higher EducationHTMLMachine LearningCascading Style Sheets (CSS)ElasticSearchKibanaSQLSoftware DevelopmentRedis

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Colleagues at Versant Ventures

Alex Mayweg

Managing Director at Versant Ventures

Alicia Levey

Venture Partner at Versant Ventures

Andrew Jefferson

Operating Partner at Versant Ventures

Ariel Kantor

Principal at Versant Ventures

Barbara Lubash

Managing Director at Versant Ventures

Beckie Robertson

Venture Advisor at Intuitive Ventures

Brad Bolzon

Chairman, Managing Director at Versant Ventures

Bryan Berg

Investor at Standard Capital

Network4

Alex Mayweg

Managing Director at Versant Ventures

Barbara Lubash

Managing Director at Versant Ventures

Beckie Robertson

Venture Advisor at Intuitive Ventures

Brad Bolzon

Chairman, Managing Director at Versant Ventures

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Atwood?: Managing Director at Versant Ventures
Where does Brian Atwood work?: Brian Atwood is Managing Director at Versant Ventures.
What check size does Brian Atwood write?: Brian Atwood typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
Where did Brian Atwood go to school?: Brian Atwood studied at Harvard University (PhD (Incomplete), Cognition, Brain and Behavior); University of Michigan (Bachelor of Science).

Founder mafias

University of Michigan mafia335

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Erik TorenbergBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Villageglobal David R. WaltBachelor of Science - BSFounded Sherlock Biosciences +4 Eric LefkofskyFounded InnerWorkings +2 Chris VoigtBSEFounded Asimov +2 Val AgostinoB.S.E.Founded Monarch +2 Dillon ErbMaster of Architecture (M.Arch.)Founded Paperspace +2

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Versant Ventures mafia12

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Peter EmtageVenture PartnerFounded Santa Ana +1 Erik T. EngelsonVenture PartnerFounded Medina Medical +1 Mike RosenbluthInvestment ProfessionalFounded Swing +1 Rami HannoushVenture PartnerFounded Epi Biologics Bryan BergCBO-in-ResidenceFounded Standardcap Beckie RobertsonManaging DirectorFounded Egis

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Same school

Also attended Harvard University2,000

Ron ConwayFounder of SV Angel Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital Chris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen Horowitz Sarah TavelVenture Partner at Benchmark Danny RimerPartner at Index Ventures Laela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG

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Also attended University of Michigan796

Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen Horowitz; founder of Turpentine Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista Capital Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North America Scott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital Zach PoleyPartner and Chief Technology Officer at Clear Ventures Tom DanilekPartner, Rise of the Rest Real Estate at Revolution

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Shared employers

Also worked at Indeed.com17

Adam NaorInvestor at CapitalG Mike MajorsVenture Partner at Data Point Capital Ron KunitzkyPartnerships & GTM Advisor at Highline Beta Rim SlaouiMembership & Experience Manager at Anges Quebec Dontae RayfordHead of Platform at Black Operator Darren NixFounder at Leaky

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Also worked at Center for Brains, Minds and Machines1

Caleb HarrisFounder at &AI

Also worked at Harvard University419

Nathan BlecharczykCo-founder & CSO of Airbnb Ryan SheaCo-founder of Blockstack (Stacks)Rachel HansenInvestor at Index Ventures Dave MunichielloInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Nicole GaudelliEntrepreneur in Residence at GV (Google Ventures)Logan HilleLife Sciences Analyst at CincyTech

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