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    Brian Coryat

    Brian Coryat

    Founder of ValueClick (NASDAQ IPO), entrepreneur, angel investor & former VC. Now a private advisor helping founders navigate the decisions that matter most.

    Angel Investor Santa Barbara
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    Entrada Ventures
    Entrada Ventures
    Co-Founder and Managing Partner 2018 - 2022 (about 4 years)
    Entrada Ventures was founded with the intention of fostering the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of the Central Coast of California.

    Entrada Ventures is a late seed-stage... more fund started by passionate, experienced operators and investors who have built multiple successful companies.

    We don’t just write checks. We work personally and intensely with a few companies each year helping them develop from a startup with product-market fit to a strong business ready for its next round of institutional financing. By investing in and working with strong founders who’ve demonstrated some traction, we can significantly improve those companies’ ability to understand, manage, and scale their businesses.
    Entrada Ventures is based in Santa Barbara, CA, and invests across a broad range of innovative technologies.
    Local Market Launch
    Local Market Launch
    Founder, Founder/CEO 2011 - 2016 (almost 6 years)
    Founder
    Local Market Launch
    Employee
    Enterprising Solutions, AAA Internet Promotion, Web-Ignite, Valueclick, Seacoast Yacht Sales, Brian Coryat Advisory, Athleta (sold to GAP), Entrada Ventures
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    Incubator
     
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    Snapwire
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    Acquired
     
     
    About
    Achievements

    Founder/CEO of ValueClick (NASDAQ: VCLK), Founded in 1997 and took the company public in 2000 with $57 Million in annual revenue.

    ValueClick was later renamed Conversant and acquired by Alliance Data for about $2.3 billion in 2014.

    I’ve spent my career on both sides of the table, raising well over $100 million across my companies and venture funds, while evaluating hundreds of opportunities as an angel investor and venture capitalist.

    Personally invested in 50+ startups.

    Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year

    Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Entrada Ventures, a Santa Barbara early-stage venture fund (2018-2022).

    Founder and CEO across multiple internet companies over 30+ years, from boot strapped startups to a NASDAQ IPO.

    Today, I’m an angel investor and advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors on the decisions that shape a company.
    Things I can advise on:

    ✔️ Raising capital.
    - Simplifying your story and sharpening your investor pitch.
    - Finding and succe

    Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
    Locations
    Southern California Santa Barbara
     
    Q&A
    What's the most creative thing you've ever done?

    Hmmmmm

    What's your super power?

    Seeing clearly what others don't

    What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?

    email

    What words of wisdom do you live by?

    Give First to receive. Success, Money, knowledge, love, opportunity etc

    What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?

    Spending time with charged up founders who are out to change to world

    What's something you wish you had done years earlier?

    More angel investing

    What's an obstacle you've overcome?

    Poverty

    What words of advice would you give your younger self?

    Follow your heart, follow your gut. No matter what

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