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622 people in our graph share verified history with Brian — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Kyle DohertyunlockedBrian: together at Morgan Stanley (2007–2008)
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Brian: together at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
About
Co-founder of SaaS Ventures and Pennington Partners & Co. A financial entrepreneur with decades of capital markets and operating experience focused on building enduring businesses.
Contact· published on Brian's own website
Invests in
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Experience
- SaaS VenturesCo-Founder and Partnercurrent2017 — presentBethesda, MD
- Pennington Partners & Co.Co-Founder and CEOcurrent2016 — presentWashington D.C. Metro Area
- Academy of FinanceAdvisory Board Member2007 — 2017Howard County, Maryland
- Merrill LynchVice President/SVP2010 — 2015Columbia, Maryland
- Morgan StanleyAssociate2007 — 2010
Skills & more
Financial Advisory26Investments20Finance15Investment Management13Investment Strategies10Hedge Funds8Management7Strategic Financial Planning5Entrepreneurship5Alternative Investments5Private Equity5Venture Capital3
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Investment BankingFinancial ServicesAngel InvestingFamily Office ManagementEstate PlanningFinancial PlanningStrategic PlanningFinancial Modeling- Certified Private Wealth Advisor — Investment Management Consultants Association
- Certified Investment Management Analyst — Investment Management Consultants Association
From Brian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Brian Gaister
General Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Collin
Managing Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Collin Gutman
General Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Curtis Pierce
Investor at Weisburd Capital
Jeremy Neilson
Executive Officer at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Richard Thoms
Executive Officer at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Rodd Jeffrey Macklin
Venture Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Sam Rubenstein
General Partner at Saas Ventures, L.L.C.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian?
- Co-founder of SaaS Ventures and Pennington Partners & Co. A financial entrepreneur with decades of capital markets and operating experience focused on building enduring businesses.
- Where does Brian work?
- Brian is Co-founder at Saas Ventures, L.L.C..
- What does Brian invest in?
- Brian invests in Cybersecurity, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS.
- Where did Brian go to school?
- Brian studied at University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business (International Business B.S.); The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (Executive Education For Certified Private Wealth Advisor Designation From IMCA, Certified Private Wealth Advisor Program); The Wharton School (Executive Education For Certified Investment Management Analyst Program From IMCA, Certified Investment Management Analyst Program).
Same school
Also attended University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business85
LinaInvestor at InvestinorFernando GonzalezPartner, Global Capital Strategy at QED InvestorsJustin FergusonInnovation Manager, Venture Development at Maryland TEDCOSammy FeuermanSenior Associate, Valuation & Portfolio Analytics at JMI EquityRandy GuttmanPartner, Chief Operating Officer at JMI EquityChris JohnsonAnalyst at Fin Capital
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Also attended The University of Chicago Booth School of Business941
Prashant ShahPartner at Monta Vista CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesTinaInvestments & Portfolio Services Team Member at Clear VenturesKatrin GeyskensExecutive Director at Capricorn Venture PartnersBill PescatelloInvestor at LightbankGlebFounder and Managing Partner at iTech Capital
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Also attended The Wharton School2,000
Sarah GuoFounder & General Partner of ConvictionJosh KopelmanFounder and Partner at First Round CapitalAydin SenkutFounder & Managing Partner at FelicisJack AbrahamFounder, CEO & Managing Partner of AtomicKatie RiesterPartner, Head of Investor Relations at Felicis VenturesTrevor OelschigInvestment Team at General Catalyst
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Shared employers
Also worked at Pennington Partners & Co.2
Also worked at Academy of Finance1
Also worked at Merrill Lynch846
Hans TungManaging Partner at Notable CapitalAnthony LinHead of Intel Capital, Corporate Vice President at Intel CapitalNoorPartner at Clear VenturesKesha CashFounder & General Partner at Impact America FundAftab MathurManaging Director at Temasek at Golden Gate VenturesAndrew WallaceVice President, Revolution Growth at Revolution
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Also worked at Morgan Stanley1,686
Mary MeekerFounder & General Partner at BONDAileen LeeFounder & Managing Partner of Cowboy VenturesJenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaLuciana LixandruPartner at Sequoia CapitalDavid VélezFounder & CEO of NubankJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis Ventures
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