Brian Curran

Brian Curran is a Partner in Executive Talent at Andreessen Horowitz, a prominent venture capital firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has over 20 years of experience in various high-profile roles across the technology and finance sectors. His career includes significant positions at leading companies such as Russell Reynolds Associates, the New York Stock Exchange, and KPMG Consulting.

Professional Background

• Current Role: As a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz since February 2019, Curran focuses on executive talent acquisition and strategic advisory services for emerging companies, particularly in areas such as mergers and acquisitions (M&A), sales, and corporate development.

• Previous Experience:

  • Managing Director at Corporate Strategic Coventures (2018)
  • Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Corporate Quality at BYTON (2018)
  • Executive Search and Assessment Consultant at Russell Reynolds Associates (2015-2018)
  • Co-Head of Sales and Vice President at NYSE (2006-2015)
  • Business Development Vice President at Pacific Edge Software (2005-2006)

Education

Brian holds an M.B.A. from Santa Clara University, specializing in Finance and Managing Technology & Innovation, and a B.S. in Management, summa cum laude, from Menlo College.

Skills and Contributions

Curran has a robust track record in business and corporate development, global capital markets, and retained executive search. He has led significant initiatives, including a successful $500 million funding round for an electric vehicle startup and has extensive relationships with senior executives in enterprise software and investment sectors.

He is also known for his participation as a speaker and panelist at various high technology and capital markets conferences, contributing to thought leadership in the industry.12