Zachary Bratun Glennon
Founder at Gradient Ventures
Profile
Zach is a Founder and Partner at Gradient Ventures.
Prior to Gradient, Zach led acquisitions and strategic investments as a member of Google’s Corporate Development team, where he focused on Google’s Cloud, Ads and Commerce businesses.
Before Google, Zach advised software and internet companies as an investment banker, leading companies through M&As, IPOs, and other financing opportunities.
Zach started his career as a quant and data scientist at a leading energy trading hedge fund, and also co-founded a social media startup.
Zach serves on the Board of Directors at Openly, Elsa, and Wise Systems, among other companies.
He received his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from the University of Virginia, his JD from the UCLA School of Law, and his MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management.
Zach lives in San Francisco with his wife and newborn son, and is an avid snowboarder and biker..
Zachary Bratun Glennon active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Gradient Ventures
 Gradient Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Gradient Ventures (Gradient Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm subsidiary of Google LLC founded in 2017 by Zach Bratun Glennon. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Founder | 2017-11-30 |
Openly, Inc.
 Openly, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Openly, Inc. engages in the provision of home insurance services. It offers homeowners policy that can be used for multiple occupancy types, including primary, seasonal, secondary, and rented to others. The company was founded by Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
ELSA Corp.
 ELSA Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ELSA Corp. develops a mobile application that helps English learners to speak English correctly. Its application offers an online pronunciation coach that users can talk with at any time, giving users an instant and private feedback to help them practice pronunciation regularly. The company was founded by Dinh Hong Vu Van and Xavier Anguera in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Wise Systems, Inc.
 Wise Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wise Systems, Inc. develops route optimization software that enables companies to deliver goods and services. It plans, executes, and adapt routes with cutting-edge optimization software. The company was founded by Chazz Sims, Layla Shaikley, Ali Kamil, and Jemel Derbali on May 8, 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Zachary Bratun Glennon
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-05-31 |
DC Energy LLC
 DC Energy LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous DC Energy LLC engages in generating electricity. The firm develops efficient and reliable energy markets – for the exchange of both real energy products and corresponding financial energy contracts. The company was founded by in and is headquartered in Vienna, VA. | Private Equity Analyst | 2008-07-31 |
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
 National Renewable Energy Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Private Equity Analyst | 2005-07-31 |
Training of Zachary Bratun Glennon
| University of Virginia | Undergraduate Degree |
| UCLA School of Law | Graduate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| DEUTSCHE BANK AG | Finance |
| Private companies | 6 |
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Renewable Energy Laboratory operates as laboratory for renewable energy and energy efficiency research and development. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Commercial Services |
ELSA Corp.
ELSA Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ELSA Corp. develops a mobile application that helps English learners to speak English correctly. Its application offers an online pronunciation coach that users can talk with at any time, giving users an instant and private feedback to help them practice pronunciation regularly. The company was founded by Dinh Hong Vu Van and Xavier Anguera in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Wise Systems, Inc.
Wise Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wise Systems, Inc. develops route optimization software that enables companies to deliver goods and services. It plans, executes, and adapt routes with cutting-edge optimization software. The company was founded by Chazz Sims, Layla Shaikley, Ali Kamil, and Jemel Derbali on May 8, 2013 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Gradient Ventures
Gradient Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Gradient Ventures (Gradient Ventures) is a Venture Capital firm subsidiary of Google LLC founded in 2017 by Zach Bratun Glennon. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Finance |
Openly, Inc.
Openly, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Openly, Inc. engages in the provision of home insurance services. It offers homeowners policy that can be used for multiple occupancy types, including primary, seasonal, secondary, and rented to others. The company was founded by Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut in 2017 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
DC Energy LLC
DC Energy LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous DC Energy LLC engages in generating electricity. The firm develops efficient and reliable energy markets – for the exchange of both real energy products and corresponding financial energy contracts. The company was founded by in and is headquartered in Vienna, VA. | Miscellaneous |
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