Brian Gloede

Brian Gloede is Head of Business Development and Startup Partnerships at New York Life Ventures, where he leads the strategic mandate for the firm. His team is singularly focused on bringing the best of the external innovation ecosystem into New York Life through testing, co-development, and other strategic partnerships. This work spans companies inside and outside of NYL Ventures’ portfolio. Brian joined NYLV after holding various partnerships, transformation, and senior leadership roles across financial technology, banking, and private equity. This work has included investments, spin-outs, acquisitions, JVs and expansive strategic technology partnerships. Brian is a three-time founder and has advised and invested in startups across industry infrastructure, deep tech, fintech, and social impact. Brian holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business and a BS in Finance from Miami University.