Brook Stroud is a seasoned professional with a diverse background and extensive education. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas at Austin's Red McCombs School of Business, a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from the University of Richmond, and attended high school at The Taft School. Additionally, he studied at the University of Otago. Brook has a rich history of involvement in various organizations, including serving as a Principal at Alumni Ventures, Congress Avenue Ventures, and as an Angel Investor and Founder at Sauna Ventures. He has also held positions as a Senior Associate at Alumni Ventures and Congress Avenue Ventures, Entrepreneur In Residence at Brand Foundry Ventures, and Founder at Somerset. Brook's professional journey includes roles such as MBA Candidate at The University of Texas at Austin, Account Manager in the Credit Team at Funding Circle US, and Founder at La Matera™. Furthermore, he gained valuable experience through the U.S. Summer Internship Program at Nike.