Brian Sparkes

Brian Sparkes

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CEO/Founder & Chief Venture Officer Silicon Valley Venture & STAK Ventures

I specialize in

VC & Angel Advice
Fundraising 101

About me

CEO at Silicon Valley Venture | Head of Strategic Ventures & Activation at STAK Ventures | Strategic GTM Communication Advisor | Startup & Investor Connector I’m a “Community-First” entrepreneur and Strategic GTM Communication advisor, working with over 1,400 startups and executives annually. As the CEO of Silicon Valley Venture, I help founders gain alignment, access, and acceleration within the startup ecosystem with strategic positioning, refining their messaging, attracting investment, and building high-value relationships. Through Hubble, you can book a one-on-one call with me for: ✅ Strategic GTM Communication for Startups & Executives ✅ Fundraising & Investor Relations Strategies ✅ Leadership & Communication Development for Founders ✅ Accelerating Startup Traction & Market Positioning ✅ Building High-Value Networks in Silicon Valley Background & Achievements: ✅ CEO of Silicon Valley Venture, supporting global startups & investors ✅ Head of Strategic Ventures & Activation at STAK Ventures ✅ Former Head of Communication at Bay Angels, a leading Silicon Valley angel network ✅ Host of Silicon Valley Impact Podcast (Formerly on 92.9 FM) ✅ Speaker & former guest lecturer at Stanford Law School on communication & EQ ✅ Collaborator with Startup Grind, Plug and Play, Founder Institute & more If you’re a founder, investor, or executive looking to refine your messaging, build key relationships, or accelerate growth, let’s connect. Book a call with me on Hubble. 🚀

You'll get advice on

  • Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Strategic GTM Communication
  • Accelerating Startup Traction
  • Building Networks in Silicon Valley
  • Pitch Deck Screening/Fundability/Practice

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