Brian Bendett

Co-Founder at Hang, experienced in ventures and channels

Brian Bendett is a co-founder of Hang, a company that provides a next-generation brand loyalty and membership platform.3 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Education and Early Career

Brian Bendett attended Kingswood Oxford for high school from 2004 to 2008. He then pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics at Cornell University from 2008 to 2013.1

During his time at Cornell, Bendett gained valuable experience through several internships:

Intern at the United States House of Representatives (2010)
Summer Analyst at J.P. Morgan (2011)
Intern at The White House, Office of the Vice President (2012)
Intern at The White House, Council of Economic Advisers (2013)1 2

Professional Experience

After graduating, Brian Bendett's career progressed as follows:

Associate in Private Equity at Circle Peak Capital (June 2013 - October 2013)
Channels at Google (October 2013 - February 2015)
Partner at GV (Google Ventures) (February 2015 - August 2023)2

Co-founding Hang

In February 2017, Brian Bendett co-founded Hang, where he currently serves as a Co-Founder.1 2 Hang is a platform that leverages personalization, gamification, and integrations to provide brands with innovative loyalty experiences for their customers.3

Hang has gained traction in various industries, including food & beverage, eCommerce, retail, hospitality, and entertainment. The company has secured partnerships with major brands such as Ulta Beauty, Budweiser, Flipkart, Cinemark, and ASICS.3

In 2023, Hang raised a $16 million Series A funding round led by Paradigm, with participation from notable investors including Tiger Global, Howard Schultz, Kevin Durant, and Mr. Beast.3

Brian Bendett's LinkedIn profile indicates that he is based in New York, New York, and has over 500 connections on the platform.2

Highlights

Oct 18 · Business Wire

Landis Raises $40 Million in Series B Funding to Make Homeownership More Accessible - Business Wire

Oct 18 · Crowdfund Insider

Landis Rent To Own Proptech Raises $40 Million Series B | Crowdfund Insider - Crowdfund Insider

Experience

Co-Founder at Hang (February 2017 - Present)

Partner at GV (Google Ventures) (February 2015 - August 2023), - Channels at Google (October 2013 - February 2015) - Associate, Private Equity at Circle Peak Capital (June 2013 - October 2013) - Intern, Council of Economic Advisers at The White House (January 2013 - May 2013) - Intern, Office of the Vice President at The White House (January 2012 - May 2012) - Summer Analyst, Funds Management, Insights at J.P. Morgan (June 2011 - August 2011) - Intern, Office of Rep. John B. Larson at United States House of Representatives (July 2010 - August 2010)