Where does Brian Lachman work?

Brian Lachman is at Dropbox Ventures.

What check size does Brian Lachman write?

Brian Lachman typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.

Where did Brian Lachman go to school?

Brian Lachman studied at University of Toronto (Master's Degree, Computer Software Engineering); University of Toronto (Hons. Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Software Engineering).

Brian Lachman

Investor

Investor at Dropbox Ventures

London Area, United Kingdom

Writes $100K – $1M checks

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About

Brian Lachman, London-based, unusually pairs fund investing with fractional product/tech advising via Abstract Focus Labs, leveraging Accenture, UN and Dropbox experience, backing early-stage AI focused on go-to-market and customer value.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsFuture of Work

Experience

DropboxHead of AI Solutions Consulting, EMEAcurrent2026 — presentUnited Kingdom
Abstract FocusFounder & Strategic AI Advisor2024 — 2026Greater London
Career BreakFamily Care Leave2024 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
WoodStreet TechAI & SaaS Advisor2023 — 2024
DropboxPlatform Lead, Dropbox AI Incubator2022 — 2023Greater London
DropboxHead of Solutions Engineering, EMEA2019 — 2023London, United Kingdom
ariia Guest ExperiencesCo-Founder & CPTO2019 — 2020London Area, United Kingdom
SessionMHead of Solutions, EMEA (acquired by MasterCard)2016 — 2018London, United Kingdom
DropboxLead Enterprise Solutions Architect2015 — 2016Greater New York City Area
United Nations Development ProgrammeLead Solutions Architect, Digital Workplace Transformation2010 — 2015New York City
HyPoint ConsultingFounder & Director of Solutions (acquired by Microsoft ISV)2007 — 2009London, United Kingdom
London Stock ExchangeLead Solutions Consultant2007London, United Kingdom
AccentureCustomer Solutions Engineer2005 — 2007Toronto; NYC; London
SyntergySoftware Engineer (acquired by Metalogix)2003 — 2005
Warner Music GroupSolutions Specialist2002 — 2003Burbank, California, United States
MobileQ Canada IncSoftware Engineer (acquired by Sybase)1999 — 2001Toronto, Canada Area

Skills & more

Team LeadershipStrategic Thinking1LeadershipManagementTaxonomySOC 2Data PrivacyISOAccount ManagementBusiness Process ImprovementProduct Innovation1Technical GTM1

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Customer AdvocacyProduct MarketingTechnical EnablementTechnical Product MarketingVoice of the CustomerSQLEnterprise IntegrationDisaster RecoveryHigh Availability ClusteringTechnical ArchitectureCustomer SuccessAPI Development

Notion Advanced Badge — Notion
Airtable AI App Builder Certification — Airtable
AI Fluency: Framework & Foundations — Anthropic

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Colleagues at Dropbox Ventures

Donald Tucker

Head of Corporate Development & Ventures at Dropbox Ventures

Drew Houston

Co-founder & CEO of Dropbox

Karim Anchassi

Corporate Development & Investments at Dropbox Ventures

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brian Lachman?: Brian Lachman, London-based, unusually pairs fund investing with fractional product/tech advising via Abstract Focus Labs, leveraging Accenture, UN and Dropbox experience, backing early-stage AI focused on go-to-market and customer value.
Where does Brian Lachman work?: Brian Lachman is at Dropbox Ventures.
What does Brian Lachman invest in?: Brian Lachman invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, Developer Tools, Future of Work.
What check size does Brian Lachman write?: Brian Lachman typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Where did Brian Lachman go to school?: Brian Lachman studied at University of Toronto (Master's Degree, Computer Software Engineering); University of Toronto (Hons. Bachelor of Science, Computer Science - Software Engineering).

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Shared employers

Also worked at Dropbox188

Drew HoustonCo-founder & CEO of Dropbox Arash FerdowsiCo-founder of Dropbox Quentin ClarkInvestment Team at General Catalyst Ana AndreescuInvestor at Index Ventures Mark GoldbergInvestor at Index Ventures Rachel HansenOperating Partner at Hanabi Capital

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Also worked at ariia Guest Experiences1

Asif AlidinaFounder at Inntelo

Also worked at SessionM8

John HadlPartner at Archer Capital Group Lars AlbrightGeneral Partner at Unusual Ventures Zachary KaplanManaging Director at Cove Hill Partners Samuel LererPrincipal at General Atlantic Nikhil MathewFounder at Mutiny Patrick ReynoldsExecutive Officer at Solutions by Text

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Also worked at United Nations Development Programme81

Ska Sijia DuPrincipal at Karma Ventures Steffen WagnerPartner, CEO at Verve Ventures Karissa AdelaidePrincipal, Southeast Asia at Jungle Ventures Aviral GoenkaSenior Associate, India at Jungle Ventures Whitney Haring-SmithManaging Partner at Anzu Partners David KleinInvestor at MatterScale Ventures

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