Brian Garrett is a distinguished entrepreneur and experienced seed-stage investor who has helped shape the tech landscape for over 20 years through strategic advising and investment in the Southern California entrepreneurial scene and markets across the United States. Known for his empathetic leadership and visionary mentorship, Garrett empowers founders by fostering an environment of innovation and growth through an approach that combines a deep understanding of tech trends with a keen sense of market dynamics. Garrett’s investment acumen spans a diverse array of sectors, including Enterprise SaaS, FinTech, Cloud, Marketplaces, Future of Work, PropTech, and SpaceTech. As Co-Founder and Managing Director of Crosscut Ventures, a catalyst for innovation in internet, mobile, social, e-commerce, and next-generation publishing technologies, Garrett has been instrumental in contributing to the growth and development of the tech ecosystem in the Los Angeles region. He’s supported founders of such notable companies as WelcomeTech, Hivewatch, Umbra Space, and Omaze. His previous roles as Co-Founder and President/COO at SyleSaint, Executive Vice President of Strategy at Quepasa Corporation, Partner at Palomar Ventures, and early career at Niku Corporation and R.B. Webber & Company, reflect his adeptness in nurturing early-stage technology companies.
Garrett earned a BS in industrial engineering and an MBA from Stanford University. He is a well-recognized expert in the venture capital arena, frequently serving on advisory boards and speaking at industry conferences.
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