Brian Olson brings over 20 years of experience as a CFO and senior executive with both publicly-traded Nasdaq companies and privately-held firms. He has successfully raised over $1.5 billion through public and private equity transactions and has completed numerous international acquisitions and mergers. His career has focused on funding and commercializing innovative technologies in emerging markets.
Mr. Olson has a deep appreciation for disruptive technology and excels at integrating financial and business strategies, capital formation, investment management, strategic alliances, and early-stage execution. He combines an entrepreneurial spirit with a disciplined business approach, understanding the importance of financial rigor.
Throughout his career, Mr. Olson has led an IPO, collaborated with Venture Capital and Private Equity funds, raised significant capital with Fortune 500 strategic partners, and executed several acquisitions. He also orchestrated a public company spin-off. He began his career at Ernst & Young, LLP in the Entrepreneurial Services Group, providing audit, consulting, internal control, and system implementation services across North America and Europe. Mr. Olson holds an MBA from the University of Southern California.
