Brian Dao

Brian Dao is an experienced equities trader currently with SMB Capital since May 2020, where roles have included Junior Equities Trading Intern, Senior Equities Trading Intern, and Equities Trader. Prior experience includes serving as the Sponsorship Chair for TEDxSantaClaraUniversity, where responsibilities involved coordinating with nonprofits, event logistics, and marketing initiatives that resulted in over 400 tickets sold. Brian also held leadership positions in Alpha Kappa Psi, establishing corporate sponsor relations and managing teams for company tours. Early roles included a Finance Intern at Sapphire Ventures, LLC, where financial analysis and communication with CFOs were key tasks, and a Marketing Intern at Finret, Inc., focusing on outreach and social media strategy. Education includes a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, completed in 2022, following studies at Valley Christian High School.