Brian Carl Brown

Brian Carl Brown

Rainmaker - Revenue, Sales and Profit Oriented Operational Executive

Expertise: Information Technology and Services, Management Consulting, Investment Management

  • 95
    Followers
  • 17
    Comments
  • 14
    Likes received
  • 3
    Testimonials

Followers

  • George W. Maina
  • Tirus  Maina
  • peter khala
  • Andrew Kyouraku Azrael
  • Amanda
  • Whitney Njiru
  • Innocent Alvin Kibuule Kiyimba
  • Situma Siepete
  • Tendai Sean Joe
  • Madra David
  • Jevans
  • Gerald Brigen
  • jude clark
  • Svein Mork Dahl
  • Kevin Mwasigwa
  • Ivars Indriks

Testimonials from entrepreneurs

  • from Leonard

    "Brian has made us think deeply and pay more attention to details. We can't thank him enough.

    Thanks Brian"

  • from Leonard

    "Brian Carl has contributed much towards the monetization bit of Lolest.com. We are more than grateful.

    Thanks"

  • from Nehal Shah

    "excellent insight on the business. Received some very good tips from so far. Especially considering the revenue models and pricing structures. Also gave us a couple of good ideas regarding acquiring customers"

General information

Name:
Brian Carl Brown
Headline:
Rainmaker - Revenue, Sales and Profit Oriented Operational Executive
Working in:
Venture Capital & Private Equity
Location:
Kenya

Industries of investment interest

Agriculture, Aviation & Aerospace, Business Supplies and Equipment, Computer & Network Security, Computer Software, Construction, E-Learning, Environmental Services, High Tech, Hospitality, Import and Export, Industrial Automation, Information Technology and Services, International Trade and Development, Internet, Investment Management, Nanotechnology, Online Media, Real Estate, Renewables & Environment, Venture Capital & Private Equity

Summary

Revenue and Profit Catalyst.

Diversely Experienced Human Being with a High EQ.

American Citizen Permanently Residing in Africa.

Long History of Serial Entrepreneurial Activity.

Real Estate Idiot Savant.

LinkToBrianBrown@gmail.com

CV overview

  • Lead International Independent Consultant

    Kenya ICT Board (2011 – present)

  • Opportunity Scout and Principal

    zzyzzo Group (LinkToBrianBrown@gmail.com) (2006 – present)

  • Broker of Intellectual and Financial Capital & Companies

    Brian Carl Brown and Associates (2003 – present)

  • Principal

    zzyzzo Group (1989 – present)

  • Interim General Manager

    A Well Known Kenyan Real Estate Advisory, Consultancy, Investment and Development Firm (2011 – 2011)

  • Chief Operating Officer

    Blue Catalyst Investments PTY LTD (2007 – 2009)

  • Business Development Manager, 2ic

    Softstart Business and Technology Incubator (SoftstartBTI or SBTI) (2003 – 2006)

  • Senior Manager, Business Acceleration Consultant / Entrepreneurial Development, 2ic

    Bodibeng Technology Incubator (BTI) (2003 – 2006)

  • Moved to South Africa from Houston, Texas, USA, Elected to Take a One Year Sabbatical to Read &Write

    Home in South Africa (2002 – 2003)

  • Major Account Management

    Ricoh Corporation (2002 – 2002)

  • Major Account Management

    TLC (2001 – 2002)

  • Broker of Intellectual and Financial Capital

    Brian Carl Brown and Associates, USA (1990 – 2002)

  • IBM Family and Manager

    IBM (1966 – 2002)

  • Major Account Management

    Lanier Worldwide Corporation (2000 – 2001)

  • Major Account Management

    Lanier (2000 – 2001)

  • Friend

    Enron (2000 – 2000)

  • Owner

    All Business Systems (1992 – 2000)

  • Owner

    Recycled Copiers (1991 – 2000)

  • Managing Partner

    B. Carl Brown and Associates / Thomas Sharpe Group / Assets Utilization, Inc. (1989 – 1999)

  • Partner

    Carlton Interior Design / B. Brown Contracting (1984 – 1993)

  • Microsoft Partner and Innovator

    Microsoft (1992 – 1992)

  • Associate

    Fitzwilliam and Associates (1988 – 1989)

  • Account Executive / Business Development

    BDS Incorporated (1987 – 1988)

  • Intern

    Coopers & Lybrand (1985 – 1986)

  • Intern

    PricewaterhouseCoopers (1985 – 1986)

  • Went to High School with Michael Dell

    Dell (1981 – 1984)