Brian Rumao
Managing Director at Next Play Ventures
Brian Rumao
Managing Director at Next Play Ventures
San Diego Metropolitan Area
Overview
Work Experience
Managing Director
2020 - Current
Our mission is to coach and invest in entrepreneurial leaders building world-class, purpose-driven organizations.
Angel Investor
2018
Personal investor/advisor in startups. Please see brianrumao.com/investing for more.
LP and Advisor
2019
Westbound Equity Partners is an early stage investment platform focused on the diversity opportunity by capitalizing underrepresented founders, investing in companies serving underrepresented consumers, and helping early stage companies build diverse teams. In addition to driving impact through our investments, we commit 50% of net proceeds to the Concrete Rose Foundation, which identifies and funds nonprofits closing opportunity gaps for underrepresented talent in America.
VP, Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman
2020 - 2022
Our vision is to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce.
VP, Chief of Staff to the CEO
2014 - 2020
My mission was to help make our CEO, executive team, and company be more productive and successful. Reported to the CEO and worked alongside the Executive Team; managed our company-wide integration efforts with Microsoft; led various programs to keep the trains running on track (e.g., quarterly business reviews, OKRs, leadership summits). Advised cross-functional teams on strategy and operations while leading operational excellence initiatives. Launched and led cross-functional global Economic Graph team.
Author, LinkedIn Learning
2018 - 2019
Authored a 20 minute course on LinkedIn Learning about the chief of staff role. More than 400,000 aspiring and current chiefs of staff have taken the course, and over 300,000 have viewed my LinkedIn article on "What Does a Chief of Staff Do?". The best part is the hundreds of LinkedIn members who have reached out personally to share how the content has transformed their careers.
Manager, Business Operations
2012 - 2014
Product strategy; Partnered with Product leadership to identify and assess growth opportunities. Served as acting PM to create and successfully pilot an innovative B2B product, which we patented (issued Dec. 2015). Cross-functional experience with Finance, Product, Business Analytics, Corporate & Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service.
Member, Board of Directors
2014 - 2022
BGCP's mission is to provide the low-income youth of our community with the opportunities that enable them to graduate ready to succeed in college or career. Co-chair Safety Committee and previously served on Compensation Committee. Served as Youth of the Year judge for 8th grade finals in Feb. 2016.
Fellow
2021 - 2022
ODLB1: On Deck Longevity Biotech fellow. Learning and supporting efforts to increase human lifespan and healthspan. ODA3. The On Deck Angel Fellowship is an eight-week remote program for angel investors who want to build deal flow, develop their investing approach, and build lasting relationships.
First Mover Fellow
2018 - 2019
The Aspen Institute First Movers Fellowship Program is the leading global network and professional development program for corporate social intrapreneurs. First Movers are accomplished innovators inside companies who are creating new products, services and management practices that increase business value and make the world a better place.
Consultant
2010 - 2012
As a member of the operations practice, partnered with senior clients to deliver lasting impact. Industry experience in aerospace & defense, financial and professional services, healthcare / providers, pharmaceuticals, logistics and trucking. Geographic experience in 10+ US states, Puerto Rico, Australia, Spain, Ireland, UK, and the Netherlands. Promoted from Business Analyst to Associate (DTA) in June 2012.
Operations Consultant
2009 - 2009
Lean operations consultant intern for international contract shoe manufacturer in Bogor, Indonesia.
Operations Analyst
2008 - 2008
Operations analyst intern for customer service operations - Americas Business Operations.