Swift Ventures
Brett Wilson is an accomplished entrepreneur and investor with extensive experience in the technology and advertising sectors. Currently serving as a General Partner at Swift Ventures and a board member for multiple companies including Arize AI and WeTravel, Brett has a proven track record in backing early-stage entrepreneurs and strategic leadership. As a former Executive in Residence at Trinity Ventures, and VP and GM of Advertising at Adobe, notable achievements include co-founding and leading TubeMogul through its IPO and acquisition by Adobe, which was recognized as one of the highest premiums paid in tech acquisitions. Brett's career is marked by significant revenue generation, team building, and a commitment to fostering innovative workplace cultures, underscored by industry accolades and a high CEO approval rating. Educationally, Brett holds an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a Bachelor of Science in Strategic Management from California State University, Chico.
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Swift Ventures
Swift Ventures is the fund that we wish existed when we were starting out -- a low-ego, sincerely helpful firm led by former founders who get it. With decades of company-building experience, Swift provides relevant and practical “garage-to-IPO” building and scaling expertise. While our firm is new, our team has been having fun going for it together as co-founders since 2006. We have “in the trenches” experience at building companies through every stage including IPO and acquisitions. We know what it’s like to be on top of the world one day and dealing with an existential crisis the next. We have rung the bell and know that getting there can be absolutely brutal on our bodies and relationships. Our mission and passion are to help entrepreneurs grow, win and stay in the game to achieve their own dreams. We are guided by the belief that there is no higher calling than creating something of value to the world from scratch. But overcoming the haters, incumbents and the status quo isn’t for everyone. The name “Swift” comes from our shared experience that while there are many paths to build great companies – the best entrepreneurs have the ability to build, learn and iterate faster than others think is possible. We invest in AI and Automation companies with B2B business models. Typically, we are looking for companies that have an early compelling product with positive revenue and retention signals. More than any focus or pedigree we value Founders that are bold and that have a high Do:Say ratio (and expect the same of ourselves).