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Brian Yormak
Professional based in New York
Brian Yormak is the Managing Partner at Story Ventures, an early-stage venture capital fund based in New York City. He specializes in mobility investing, focusing on the integration of hardware and software, as well as new forms of data capture and processing, particularly in the transportation and logistics sectors.123
Education and Career Background
Yormak graduated with a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career in investment banking at Société Générale before transitioning to venture capital. He worked as an investor at Fontinalis Partners, a firm founded by Bill Ford, where he concentrated on smart transportation technologies, including autonomous vehicles and robotics.124
In addition to his role at Story Ventures, Yormak is also a Fellow at Venture for America, a program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in emerging U.S. cities.45
Investment Focus
At Story Ventures, Yormak leads investments in companies that leverage technology and data to transform interactions within various sectors, including cybersecurity and machine learning. His approach emphasizes the importance of data in shaping future systems and industries.36
Outside of work, Yormak enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in sports.34
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