About

Brian is the founder of FirstLook.vc and Distrobox.co, Mentor at Techstars and a16z, Managing Partner of the FirstLook Syndicate, and a proud Ohio State Alum. He previously led BD & Strategic Partnerships at XRC Ventures, International Operations at Victoria's Secret, and took his first startup through a technology startup accelerator in his hometown Cleveland, OH. He believes founders are the dreamers in action who push forward innovation and create the bedrock of our economy. He's passionate about helping them build exciting brands that positively impact the planet and community.