Brian Byun
InvestorFounderOperator at Khosla Ventures · Board director at AttackIQ
Palo Alto, California
Writes $100K – $50M checks · typically $25M
About
Operating Partner at Khosla Ventures since 2014, focused on B2B software including developer tools, data, security, cloud infrastructure and AI-driven applications. Previously an executive at VMware leading product, marketing and partnerships, with earlier roles at Rhapsody Networks, Brocade, AOL and Netscape; holds an EECS degree from MIT.
Invests in
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper Tools
Board director at AttackIQ
Intro paths
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In turn, Brian can intro founders to AttackIQ's investors below.
AttackIQ's investors · 10
408 VenturesPalo AltoAramco VenturesBeyond CapitalSan DiegoDniproPalo AltoIndex VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M checksKeshif VenturesSan DiegoKhosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checksOsage Venture PartnersBala Cynwyd · $500K – $3M checksTitanium VenturesSydney Nsw · $5M – $10M checksVoyager CapitalSeattle · $1M – $4M checks
Co-founders at AttackIQ
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Rajesh SharmaExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Khosla VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2016 — presentMenlo Park
- Khosla VenturesExecutive In Residence2014 — 2016Menlo Park, CA
- On SabbaticalPrivate Venture Advisor2013 — 2014Los Altos, CA
- VMwareVP/GM EUC Mobile2011 — 2013Palo Alto
- VMwareVP and GM, Cloud Services & Applications2010 — 2011Palo Alto, CA
- VMwareVP Corporate Development and Ecosystem2007 — 2010
- VMwareVP, Products & Alliances2003 — 2007
- BrocadeDirector Product Management2003
- Rhapsody NetworksDirector Product Management2000 — 2003
- Netscape/AOLSr. Director Product Management1995 — 2000
- Hewlett-PackardPartner Technical Marketing1991 — 1995
- Hewlett-PackardSr. MTS1986 — 1991
Education
- Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBSEE, EECS1982 — 1986
Skills & more
Enterprise Software30SaaS25Business Alliances22Cloud Computing39Go-to-market Strategy20Product Management18Cross-functional Team Leadership6Start-ups10E-commerce5Mobile Devices9
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Alice Brooks
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Amy Kalokerinos
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Anne Foor
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Austin Hay
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Keith RaboisScout
Managing Director at Khosla Ventures
Evan MooreScout
Partner at Khosla Ventures
Irene AuScout
Angel at Khosla Ventures
Robbie SchwietzerScout
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Adina Tecklu
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Alex Morgan
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Alice Brooks
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Bryan Gartner
Partner at Khosla Ventures
David Weiden
Investor at Khosla Ventures
Ece Erdagoz Wyrick
Principal at Khosla Ventures
Ethan Choi
Partner at Accel
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Byun?
- Operating Partner at Khosla Ventures since 2014, focused on B2B software including developer tools, data, security, cloud infrastructure and AI-driven applications. Previously an executive at VMware leading product, marketing and partnerships, with earlier roles at Rhapsody Networks, Brocade, AOL and Netscape; holds an EECS degree from MIT.
- Where does Brian Byun work?
- Brian Byun is Operator at Khosla Ventures and Board director at AttackIQ.
- What does Brian Byun invest in?
- Brian Byun invests in Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools.
- What check size does Brian Byun write?
- Brian Byun typically writes checks of $100K – $50M.
- Where did Brian Byun go to school?
- Brian Byun studied at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BSEE, EECS).
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