Steve Brown

Steve Brown is the founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Trinity Capital Inc., a leading provider of venture debt and equipment financing to growth-stage companies.123 Here are some key details about his career and background:

Professional Experience

Steve Brown has over 30 years of experience in the venture capital ecosystem.3 He founded Trinity Capital's predecessor company in 2008 and has served as Chairman and CEO since its inception.1 Under his leadership, Trinity Capital has grown significantly:

• The company went public on the NASDAQ exchange under the ticker symbol "TRIN"3
• Trinity's assets under management grew from $100 million to over $1.1 billion as of Q2 20232

Career Highlights

• Prior to founding Trinity, Brown was a general partner at Point Financial Capital Partners, a venture leasing fund3
• He also helped start and worked as a partner at Cornerstone Equity Partners, a Phoenix-based venture fund3
• Brown sits on the Board of Directors for invisionAZ, which aims to accelerate Arizona's tech ecosystem growth3
• He serves on the Investment Committee for invisionAZ's Arizona-based Venture Fund3

Education

Steve Brown earned a B.S. in business administration and marketing from McNeese State University.3

Leadership Philosophy

Brown is known for promoting a "people and relationship first" culture at Trinity Capital.3 He emphasizes the importance of supporting entrepreneurs and venture capital firms, focusing on building long-term shareholder value through strong relationships.3

Transition

As of January 1, 2024, Steve Brown transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors at Trinity Capital, with Kyle Brown assuming the CEO position.12 In this new role, Steve will continue to focus on identifying strategic opportunities and serving on the company's Investment Committee.2