Reilly Brennan
InvestorGeneral Partner at Trucks VC
Michigan
Writes $100K β $750K checks Β· typically $500K
About
Michigan native who entered the auto industry via a car magazine during college. He co-founded Trucks, writes the FoT newsletter, and championed investments in May Mobility, Roadster, and Edge Case Research.
Reilly Brennan @reillybrennan
Greatest duo in road sign history? https://t.co/APe8iPDv5m

Aug 2, 2026 Β· β₯ 3
Reilly Brennan @reillybrennan
WSJ on JetZero this week. https://t.co/qwLohPm6H2
Jul 30, 2026 Β· β₯ 1
Reilly Brennan @reillybrennan
David as the @BoziTatarevic of drone componentry, makes me feel like I have the inside track https://t.co/n8EttIepiY
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Experience
- Trucks Venture CapitalPartnercurrent2015 β presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- TueborPledge Investorcurrent2023 β presentMichigan, United States
- Stanford UniversityLecturer, School of Engineering2013 β 2021Stanford, CA
- Stanford UniversityExecutive Director, Revs Automotive Research Program2012 β 2017Stanford, CA
- AOLProgramming Director2008 β 2011
- NextScreenGeneral Manager, Automotive2006 β 2008
- General MotorsTrackside communications manager2003 β 2006
Education
- University of MichiganBachelor of Arts, LSA1997 β 2001
- Stanford University Graduate School of BusinessExecutive Education, Exec Ed Design Thinking Bootcamp at Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (aka the d.school)2013
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy1993 β 1997
Skills & more
+2 more
ManagementDesign ThinkingFrom Reilly's professional profile.
Same school
Also attended University of Michigan426
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Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,238
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Also attended University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy3
Shared employers
Also worked at Tuebor4
Also worked at Stanford University466
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Also worked at AOL95
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Also worked at General Motors43
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Colleagues at Trucks VC
Network3
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