Brian Nguyen

Yo, let me tell you about Brian Nguyen, this guy’s the real deal in the startup world. He’s a YC alum from the S12 batch, which already means he crushed it early on. But what’s crazy is his whole process, it’s like he’s been on a mission to build and innovate since day one.

Started way back in 2006, bro, as a tech investment banker at Jefferies. That’s where he cut his teeth on the finance side, learning the ropes of how money moves in the tech space. Then, in 2008, he jumped into strategy and biz dev at Fox Filmed Entertainment, so he’s always been about spotting new opportunities, thinking outside the box. Not just about tech, but how different industries can shake things up.

Fast forward to 2012, and he co-founds Celery, a platform for crowdfunding and pre-orders. That was him jumping into the startup game headfirst, trying to make waves in the online commerce scene. But he’s not just about the startups, he’s also got a knack for the bigger picture. In 2017, he joins HVF Labs as an Entrepreneur in Residence. That’s a major move, working with a studio that’s launched giants like Yelp, Glow, and Affirm. It shows he’s not just building stuff, he’s in the trenches helping other startups grow.

And get this, he also served as an advisor at Affirm, the buy-now-pay-later juggernaut, in 2017. So he’s got a hand in some of the hottest fintech plays out there. All this while being a Stanford guy, with degrees in Math, Comp Science, and Economics. He’s also on leave from Wharton’s MBA program, which just proves he’s always hungry to learn and level up.

Now, today, he’s the co-founder of Resolve, a B2B payments platform for manufacturers, wholesalers, and distributors. Basically, he’s taking all his experience, finance, tech, startups, big industry insights, and building something that’s gonna shake up how money moves in that space. It’s his way of saying, “I’ve been around the block, and I see where the pain points are. Let’s fix that.”

So, what does this all tell you about Brian? He’s relentlessly curious, super driven, and never afraid to jump into new problems. He’s got a deep understanding of both the technical and business sides, which makes him a killer founder. His process shows he’s all about creating tools that make real-world impact, not just chasing the next shiny thing. And honestly, if you ask me, he’s the kind of guy who’s gonna keep pushing boundaries, building the future, and crushing it in every venture he touches. No Cap.