Brian Kissel

Brian Kissel is an established professional with a strong background in enterprise software who has shifted his focus towards Climate Change & Environmental Sustainability.

With a diverse career spanning roles such as CEO of VC-backed startups, CIO, E/SVP Product & Project Management, Corporate Strategy, Marketing, and Management Consultant, Brian brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Brian's educational background includes an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business and a BSME in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy.

He has a proven track record in cross-functional leadership within high-growth public and private companies, specializing in areas like product management & marketing, web and mobile UX, IT, customer success, B2B and B2B2C SaaS, CRM & marketing automation, social media, strategy and partnerships, M&A, business process re-engineering, change management & organizational development, and offshore product development.

Brian has also held key positions in renowned organizations such as BlackRock, CheckFree, Juniper Networks, Sysomos, Janrain, and Bain & Co., where he honed his expertise in various aspects of business and technology.

His passion lies in team building, strategy formulation, business partnership development, organizational growth, and utilizing technology to enhance productivity and satisfaction levels across individuals, teams, and organizations.

An advocate of agile product development and cross-industry collaboration, Brian embodies a leadership style inspired by industry experts like Laszlo Bock and Jim Collins, focusing on psychological safety, goal clarity, meaningful work, humility, and continuous feedback and improvement.

Brian excels in dynamic environments like start-ups, turnarounds, product launches, market entries, partnership building, and organizational change management, drawing insights from thought leaders like Geoffrey Moore for navigating company transformations.

Outside his professional commitments, Brian has actively contributed to various organizations such as CUSPAlumni.org, City of Menlo Park's Environmental Quality Commission, RE-volv, and ClimateDonor.org in roles ranging from consulting to advisory and board memberships.