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Rob LawrenceunlockedBrian: together at University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business (2017–2020)
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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.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
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
Consulting5Data Analysis4
Languages Chinese (Mandarin) · English
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).
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business468
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 Arts20
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 Westford Academy8
Joe FlahertyDirector, Content & Community at Founder CollectiveMelanie NabarPrincipal at Volition CapitalHannah DitmarsAnalyst at Volition CapitalRachel HarkinsInvestor at Insight PartnersAlfred E. JohansenVice President, Private Equity at J.F. LehmanBen KatzFounder at HYBRD
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Also attended Harvard University2,000
Ron ConwayFounder of SV AngelAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia CapitalChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzSarah TavelVenture Partner at BenchmarkDanny RimerPartner at Index VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalG
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Shared employers
Also worked at Simtra BioPharma Solutions1
Also worked at Advent116
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 & Company1,129
Steve JurvetsonCo-founder of Future VenturesLaela SturdyManaging Partner at CapitalGTheresia GouwFounding Partner at Acrew CapitalDeepinder GoyalCo-founder & CEO of ZomatoZach PerretCo-founder & CEO of Plaid; co-founder of MischiefWilliam HockeyCo-founder of Plaid; founder & CEO of Column
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Also worked at Convivialité Ventures8
Stéphane LonguetManaging Director at Convivialité VenturesBrandon YahnPartner at Convivialité VenturesFelix-Olivier Ngangue NsekeUS Investments at Convivialité VenturesWendy WattebledEMEA Investments at Convivialité VenturesJulien ChmilewskyEMEA Investments at Convivialité VenturesSonam JainIndia Investments at Convivialité Ventures
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