Reid Pennebaker

Reid Pennebaker, a seasoned entrepreneur, is currently partnered at Gulf Bright Partners, actively seeking to acquire and manage stable and profitable businesses within a specific revenue and EBITDA range.

With a rich background in entrepreneurship, Reid started his entrepreneurial journey in high school, establishing a business focused on setting up home wireless networks. Later in his career, he ventured into assisting small and medium-sized businesses during high-growth phases with strategic development, fundraising, and M&A endeavors.

Moreover, Reid has delved into roles in Investor Relations at United Airlines and corporate ventures and business development at Toyota Tsusho. His extensive 20+ years of business acumen are complemented by a dual major in Entrepreneurship and Management from the University of Houston and an MBA from Tulane University.

Educationally, Reid has a diverse background encompassing studies at The University of Texas at Austin, a focus on Finance and Energy in his MBA at Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business, and a Bachelors in Business, Management, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Houston's C.T. Bauer College of Business.

Throughout his career, Reid has been associated with various organizations, such as being a Founder at ETA Circle, a Managing Partner at Gulf Bright Partners, and engaging in roles at Toyota Tsusho America, Mainspring Partners, Burkenroad Reports, and United Airlines in different capacities.