Brendan Morrissey

Brendan Morrissey is a tech investor and entrepreneur with a diverse background in business and technology. His career spans several decades and includes founding multiple companies and holding executive positions across various industries.

Career Highlights

Morrissey is best known for co-founding Netsertive, a digital marketing technology company. He served as the CEO and Co-founder from April 2009 to February 2020, and currently holds the position of Vice-Chair and Co-founder.1

Professional Experience

Throughout his career, Morrissey has held several notable positions:

• CEO & Co-founder at Netsertive (April 2022 - Present)
• Member of Google's Global Partner Executive Council (March 2013 - 2018)
• VP of Business Development at Motricity (2005 - 2008)
• Senior Director at UAI Consulting (2002 - 2005)
• Director of Business Development at InternetConnect (1999 - 2001)

His early career included roles at KPMG US, Sprint (Nextel Communications), Continental Resources, and CSC Consulting.1

Entrepreneurial Ventures

Morrissey has been involved in various entrepreneurial endeavors. He co-founded a $300 million venture capital fund called Athlone Ventures, which seeks to invest in Irish start-ups.5 Additionally, he is currently working on technology to assist children and adults living with various conditions, including Dyslexia, Autism, Alzheimer's, and more.2

Controversies

It's worth noting that Morrissey has faced some legal challenges. In 2022, his business partners in Hears Technology challenged the legitimacy of over €1 million in payments to him, alleging fraud, deceit, and misappropriation.3 More recently, in February 2024, a company led by UK comedian John Bishop was granted a €1.09 million judgment against Morrissey and his company BAK Holdings.4

Personal Background

Morrissey's work journey began at the age of 12, welding tanks with his father at his engineering works. This early experience taught him about hard work and discipline. He is originally from Kilkenny, Ireland, and has a background in music before transitioning to the tech industry.5