Brian

Brian M. Carter is a seasoned entrepreneur, the founder of an innovative tech startup, and a Venture Partner at a venture capital firm in San Francisco. With a focus on leveraging technology to solve real-world problems, Brian has been instrumental in guiding startups through their growth phases while preserving their founding principles.

Based in Silicon Valley, Brian's expertise lies in early-stage investments. He specializes in helping Founders, CTOs, and Product Managers navigate the challenges of scaling up. Brian also offers mentorship for entrepreneurs transitioning out of their ventures, as well as advice on improving communication between founders and investors. Outside of his work with the venture capital firm, Brian serves as a Mentor at Techstars Startup Accelerator.

In addition to contributing to Wired and TechCrunch, Brian’s insights on entrepreneurship and technology leadership have appeared in Forbes, The Economist, and Fast Company.

Brian has earned recognition as one of the Top 100 Entrepreneurs under 40 by Entrepreneur Magazine. His alma mater, Stanford University, honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award for his contributions to innovation in business.

Brian holds an MS in Computer Science from Stanford University and a BS in Information Technology from UC Berkeley.

Samantha Green, MBA,is co-founder of both a health tech company and a non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to healthcare in underserved communities. She currently sits on the Board of Directors of a telemedicine platform that provides services to remote areas.

Samantha has led initiatives to establish digital health platforms, implement patient-centered care programs in urban clinics, and create sustainable models for delivering healthcare in developing countries. Her experience spans across public health, digital health innovation, and international development.

Samantha was previously a board member of the HealthTech Alliance and co-organized its annual Innovation Conference. She received her MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management, where she won a scholarship for outstanding female leaders in technology.

Samantha completed a fellowship in Global Health Leadership at Johns Hopkins University and has undergone executive education in digital transformation at MIT Sloan School of Management. She is certified as a Healthcare Innovation Strategist (HCIS) by the American College of Healthcare Executives.

Samantha has appeared on panels discussing the future of healthcare at SXSW and Web Summit. Her work has been highlighted in Bloomberg Businessweek, Forbes, and The Lancet Digital Health.