Brian Sparkes
CEO / Head of Strategic Ventures
Silicon Valley Venture, Corp. / STAK Ventures
About
Brian Sparkes is CEO of Silicon Valley Venture Corp., a global venture platform supporting investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders. A third-generation Silicon Valley entrepreneur, he is known as a “super connector,” facilitating high-value relationships across the startup ecosystem. As Head of Strategic Ventures & Activation with STAK Ventures, he builds venture ecosystems that turn community into deal flow, market access, and growth.
A Community-First operator and Strategic GTM Communication advisor, Brian works with over 1,400 startups and executives annually to refine positioning, fundraising, and market strategy. He collaborates with leading organizations to accelerate traction and leadership development. Brian also hosts the Silicon Valley Impact podcast and has lectured at Stanford Law School on communication and entrepreneurship.
