Brian Forrester

Startup Founder w/ Multiple Exits, Chief Product Officer

Role
Major Shareholder at Careerarc
Location
Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Brian Forrester

As a product-centered CEO, Brian has repeatedly led private equity and venture-backed companies to success. As a technology leader, his innovative products (AI, mobile, SaaS) have generated tens of millions of dollars in revenue and garnered recognition from global media outlets, including TechCrunch and HR Magazine. To date, he has contributed directly to 5 successful acquisitions. Brian has advised dozens of early-stage startups (AI, SaaS, e-commerce) and several Fortune 500 companies. In addition to private sector leadership, Brian has helped deploy nearly $50M in charitable funds for major nonprofits and foundations. As a speaker, he has lectured at 16 universities in the U.S. and Australia. In 2020, Brian was recognized as a “40 Under 40” by the Portland Business Journal.• Software • Mergers & Acquisitions• GTM/Revenue • HR Technology• Conversational AI• Venture and Angel Capital• U.S. Healthcare• Boards and Governance

Experience

  1. Major Shareholder

    Careerarc

    Jan 2025 — Present

Education

  • Berklee College of Music

    Certificate in Business

    2008 — 2009

  • Portland State University

    Bachelor of Science, Psychology

    2009 — 2014

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