Brian Burke, a seasoned executive with years of experience in the tech industry, has worked in leadership roles for several prominent companies. After earning a Bachelor's degree in Communications Studies from Seattle University, he studied abroad in Italy and went on to earn a Master's degree in European Studies from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Burke's career in tech began with a Sales Operations Manager role at Imation Publishing Software, formerly Luminous Software, a division of Adobe and Aldus. From there, he went on to hold several more senior positions including Vice President of Syndication at AtomEntertainment and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Vendaria Media Inc.

However, Burke's most notable tenure was at Smashing Ideas, a creative agency where he worked his way up to CEO after serving as President, Executive Director and GM of Mobile and Devices. During his time at the company, Burke played a crucial role in driving the business' growth, leading strategy, and launching several groundbreaking projects. He is currently the COO at StratusCore, a cloud-based content creation platform.

With a strong background in operations, sales, and business development, Burke excels at building and managing relationships across different sectors of the tech industry. His expertise includes strategic planning, team management, and partnership development. He's a well-rounded leader with a passion for collaboration and bringing creative solutions to market.