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Dan KozikowskiunlockedBrian: together at Dartmouth College (2001–2002)
×11Brian: together at Dartmouth College
Co-founder, Operations, Finance & Legal at Hoop
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In turn, Brian can intro founders to Hoop's investors below.
Hoop's investors · 6
Chingona VenturesChicago · $250K – $2M checksDivergent CapitalNew York · $250K – $1M checksIndex VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M checks · since 2026Origin VenturesSan Francisco · $500K – $5M checksVenture Guides Management, L.P.Boston · since 2025Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2025
Co-founders at Hoop
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Justin GallagherCo-founder, Product, Engineering & Design
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Stella GarberCo-founder, Go to Market
Experience
- HoopCo-Foundercurrent2022 — presentThe Internet
- The Dave Nee FoundationTreasurer, Member of the Board of Directorscurrent2014 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- AtlassianChief of Staff, Trello2017 — 2022New York City Metropolitan Area
- TrelloVP Operations & General Counsel2014 — 2017New York City Metropolitan Area
- Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLPSenior Associate2012 — 2014New York City Metropolitan Area
- Katten Muchin Rosenman LLPAssociate2007 — 2012
- Magistrate Judge Deborah Freeman, SDNYLegal Extern2005
- Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLPLitigation Legal Assistant2002 — 2004
Skills & more
Early-Stage StartupsStrategic PlanningSoftware as a Service (SaaS)StartupsOpsCorporate DevelopmentFinanceComplex Litigation1Bankruptcy Litigation1White Collar Criminal Defense3Litigation7Securities Litigation2
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Schmidt?
- Founder at Hoop
- Where does Brian Schmidt work?
- Brian Schmidt is Co-founder, Operations, Finance & Legal of Hoop.
- What companies did Brian Schmidt found?
- Brian Schmidt founded Hoop.
- Where did Brian Schmidt go to school?
- Brian Schmidt studied at Fordham University School of Law (JD); Dartmouth College (BA); NDV.
Founder mafias
Dartmouth College mafia177
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Errik AndersonA.B.Founded Cantai Therapeutics +5Laura YeciesABFounded Bonehealthtech +1Samantha TruexBachelor of Arts (B.A.)Founded Upstream Bio +1Lina ZhangPh.D.Founded Jerry +1Suril KantariaBAFounded Adaptional +1Mohandass KalaichelvanBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Spenmo +1
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Fordham University School of Law mafia4
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended Fordham University School of Law49
Michelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesBruce TaraginManaging Director at Blumberg CapitalJohn HornbostelCounsel at Medical Excellence CapitalMario KranjacSenior Advisory Board at IronGate Capital AdvisorsDavid GoldbergBoard Partner at Alpaca VCJosh RiezmanChief Legal & Strategy Officer at GSR
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Also attended Dartmouth College568
Scott SandellExecutive Chairman & Chief Investment Officer at NEAJames DetweilerVP of Investments at Felicis VenturesBen RobbinsInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Mounisha AnumoluInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Ren RileyAdvisor at Oak Investment PartnersJeffrey PaineFounding Partner at Golden Gate Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Hoop2
Also worked at Atlassian97
Mike Cannon-BrookesCo-founder & CEO of AtlassianScott FarquharCo-founder of AtlassianAsanka JayasuriyaPortfolio Support at 8VCScott RubinVenture Partner at Lux CapitalBala SathiamurthyInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Tamar YehoshuaInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)
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Also worked at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP40
Alexis AbramsPartner, General Counsel at Felicis VenturesJulia Gonzalez SandersPartner and General Counsel at Crosslink CapitalJoseph MaloneyAssistant General Counsel at Ospraie Ag ScienceVivian LovettHead of Legal at Samsung NextErin SedloffChief Legal Officer at Mainsail PartnersJohn CrandonGeneral Counsel at Thundermark Capital
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Also worked at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP8
Aaron ChandlerGeneral Counsel at Capital ElevenGreg XethalisPartner, General Counsel at Multicoin CapitalRobert A. SapersteinSenior Leadership Committee at Guggenheim PartnersMitch GibbonsGeneral Counsel & Chief Legal Officer at Fayez Sarofim & Co.Jeff LevickExecutive Advisory Board at NYU Innovation Venture FundJoseph Q. McCoyPresident & General Counsel at Cleveland Avenue
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