About
Brian Zhao is a venture capital investor at Venrock with experience spanning healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. He holds a background in business and computer science from the University of Michigan.
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Experience
- VenrockVenture Capitalcurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Simtra BioPharma SolutionsBoard Observer2024 — 2025
- AdventPrivate Equity2023 — 2025Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Bain & CompanyConsulting2021 — 2023Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Convivialité VenturesVenture Capital2021San Francisco Bay Area
Skills & more
Leadership5Teamwork2Public Speaking2Mandarin4German3Microsoft Excel4Photoshop2Illustrator1C++3C#Consulting5Data Analysis4
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EntrepreneurshipMarket ResearchSocial Media MarketingStart-upsTutoringPresentation SkillsTeam BuildingLanguages Chinese (Mandarin) · English · German
From Brian's professional profile.
Colleagues at Venrock
Abe Valdez
IT Manager at Venrock
Andrew Gottesdiener
VHCP at Venrock
Andy Wardle
VHCP at Venrock
Bailie Salk
Investor at Venrock
Bambie Guzman
Office Manager & Executive Assistant at Venrock
Bob Kocher
Co-Founder of Lyra Health; Partner at Venrock
Bong Koh
VHCP at Venrock
Brad Walan
VP of IT and Security at Venrock
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Brian Zhao?
- Brian Zhao is a venture capital investor at Venrock with experience spanning healthcare, technology, and consumer sectors. He holds a background in business and computer science from the University of Michigan.
- Where does Brian Zhao work?
- Brian Zhao is Investor at Venrock.
- Where did Brian Zhao go to school?
- Brian Zhao studied at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)); University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (Coursework, Computer Science); Westford Academy (High School).
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Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business280
Alexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaTige SavageCo-founder at RevolutionWendy XiaoPartner at NorthzoneRob LawrenceSenior Finance Associate at GreycroftHyun KooPartner at March Capital PartnersRichard GuVice President at March Capital Partners
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Also attended University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts12
Rama SomayajulaHead of Trading at ParadigmIsabel GlassChief of Staff & Investor at Cade VenturesBeri LantumInvestor at Silversmith Capital PartnersAbi Gold-PastorOperations Associate at OutsidersDavid CohnInterim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer at Oncology VenturesJonah SklarTechnical Advisor at Untapped Ventures
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Also attended Harvard University1,558
Alfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGBill GatesCo-founder of Microsoft; Chair of the Gates Foundation
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Shared employers
Also worked at Advent58
Julie YangVice President at InvestcorpNenad MarovacInvestor at DN CapitalMassimo PrelzInvestor at DN CapitalJames LuoInvestor at CapitalGWilliam WooImpact at Non Sibi VenturesLaurel SmithInvestor at TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL
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Also worked at Bain & Company751
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of ColumnJulie YangVice President at Investcorp
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Also worked at Convivialité Ventures10
Aurelia HanAssociate at Scale Venture PartnersStéphane LonguetManaging Director at Convivialité VenturesBrandon YahnPartner at Convivialité VenturesDanni XieSenior Associate at Convivialité VenturesFelix-Olivier Ngangue NsekeUS Investments at Convivialité VenturesWendy WattebledEMEA Investments at Convivialité Ventures
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