About
Bryan Stuart joined Fifth Down Capital after roughly a decade of strategic and operational advisory work with international executives and government entities. He previously served as a Navy SEAL and continues to be involved in the defense community as an advocate and coach.
ContactΒ· self-published, not guessed
Experience
- Fifth Down CapitalDirector of Fundscurrent2026 β present
- Fifth Down CapitalVice President2023 β 2026
- Fifth Down CapitalChief of Staff2021 β 2023
- Standard IndustriesExecutive Risk Manager2019 β 2020NYC
- SolumarisConsultant2014 β 2018
- US NavySEAL - TS/SCI, Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance2006 β 2013
- UNAVCOSystem Network Administrator2005 β 2006Longmont, CO
- National Ski PatrolSki Patroller, EMT-B2004 β 2005Angelfire, NM
- Boy Scouts of AmericaBackpacking Guide, Sea Kayaking Guide2003 β 2005Philmont Scout Ranch, Florida Sea Base
Skills & more
CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingLeadership63Strategic Planning24MentoringManagement13Strategic Thinking7Microsoft ExcelFigma (Software)Venture CapitalFund of Funds (FOF)
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Strategic SourcingCapital AllocationVenture FinancingArtificial Intelligence (AI)Technical LeadershipStrategic PartnershipsOperations ManagementInvestment PortfoliosBusiness StrategyBusiness DevelopmentExecutive LeadershipPresentations- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) β NOLS Wilderness Medicine
- Marathon Des Sables, Morocco - 240km (2x) β MARATHON DES SABLES
- Eagle Scout β Scouting America
- Corporate Valuation, Financial Modeling, Advanced Excel β Udemy Business
- Freefall Skydiver, A-License β U.S. Parachute Association (USPA)
- Avalanche Leadership & Processes, Level 2 β American Avalanche Institute
- Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT) β CrossFit, LLC
From Bryan's professional profile.
Colleagues at Fifth Down Capital
Alan Swierczynski
Senior Associate at Fifth Down Capital
Alex Dermer
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Andrew Spellman
Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Brian Rowen
President and Managing Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Cam Fordham
Senior Advisor, Venture Partner at Fifth Down Capital
Candace Parker
Senior Advisor at Fifth Down Capital
Christian Schulz
Chief Economist, Global Investment Platform at Allianz Global Investors
Chrysa Chin
Senior Advisor, Strategic Relationships at Fifth Down Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Bryan Stuart?
- Bryan Stuart joined Fifth Down Capital after roughly a decade of strategic and operational advisory work with international executives and government entities. He previously served as a Navy SEAL and continues to be involved in the defense community as an advocate and coach.
- Where does Bryan Stuart work?
- Bryan Stuart is Director of Funds at Fifth Down Capital.
- Where did Bryan Stuart go to school?
- Bryan Stuart studied at Harvard Extension School; Harvard University (ChinaX: China's Past, Present and Future); ACS International Schools (High School, International Baccalaureate).
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Also attended Harvard Extension School29
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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 Fifth Down Capital13
Andrew SpellmanFounder and Managing Partner at Fifth Down CapitalBrian RowenPresident and Managing Partner at Fifth Down CapitalLiam PatrickPartner at Fifth Down CapitalJames BoydPrincipal at Fifth Down CapitalAlan SwierczynskiSenior Associate at Fifth Down CapitalJanki GandhiManaging Partner at Fifth Down Capital
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Also worked at Standard Industries1
Also worked at US Navy118
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