Brian is an accomplished entrepreneur and technologist with over two decades of experience building startups, scale-ups, and thriving within large technology enterprises. His passion lies in solving complex problems and driving innovation across diverse industries.
Brian co-founded two successful startups with notable exits. He was the first developer and a co-founder of Radian6, a pioneering social media monitoring platform acquired by Salesforce in 2011 for $326 million, delivering an exceptional return of 142% IRR, 22.8x invested capital, and 13x revenue. In 2012, he co-founded OneLobby, an innovative event technology platform acquired in 2014 by Cvent, the global leader in event technology and hospitality management software.
At Cvent, Brian serves as the General Manager of Canadian operations, leading a high-performing team of over 200 employees across remote and co-located environments. His expertise encompasses product development, product management, user experience, data analytics, and front-end development.
Beyond his executive roles, Brian actively contributes to the tech community as an angel investor, mentor, and advisor, dedicated to nurturing emerging entrepreneurs and startups, particularly in Atlantic Canada. He is passionate about paying it forward by supporting visionary founders tackling significant challenges.