Brad McManus is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate venture capital and financial management. With an MBA in Finance and Economics from Northern Illinois University, Brad has held various high-level positions in notable organizations. He was a Managing Director at Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, where he oversaw investment strategy development and implementation. He also co-founded and managed Capbridge Ventures, a Silicon Valley-based company focused on driving innovation through venture capital. Before that, Brad was the Managing Director at Panasonic Venture Group in Cupertino, CA.

Brad's expertise in institutional public growth stock investment and venture startup experience is unparalleled. He served as Co-owner, President & COO at Guild Investment Management, where he co-managed over $1 billion in assets. He was also the Chief Financial Officer at Fort Nocs, Inc. and the President at Triune Capital. Brad has been listed numerous times on the Global Corporate Venturing POWERLIST 100 and is recognized as a global corporate venture leader and thought leader. He is a guest lecturer at MIT Sloan Entrepreneurial Studies, a board member at the IBF Corporate Venturing and Innovation Partnering Conference for 6 years, and a founding board member at the Strategic Venture Association.