Brian Hollins

Founder and Managing Partner

2022

Collide Capital is ushering in a new era of venture capital where resources and opportunities are directed toward the most deserving by backing a high-performing portfolio led by a diverse array of founding teams who have the lived experiences, courage, and grit to create solutions for the next generation.

Young Leaders Circle

2024

The Milken Institute Young Leaders Circle (YLC) includes 300 intellectually curious, motivated and philanthropic young professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 who support the Milken Institute and its mission.

Kauffman Fellows Class 26

2021

Kauffman Fellowship Program (Class 26): The Kauffman Fellowship is a two-year executive education program that identifies and develops global leaders in VC while providing a structured curriculum, peer learning, executive coaching, and networking — all with a focus on giving back and one's responsibility as a leader in venture capital. With 700+ Fellows across 50+ countries, Kauffman Fellows is the largest network of VCs and innovation leaders in the world. Each year, the organization adds a new cohort of 60 accomplished Fellows who attend this two-year program part-time, while they are investing full time.

Founder & CEO

2020

By giving students the fundamentals and skills that all jobs require (attention to detail, effective communication, collaboration, etc.) The Takeoff Institute empowers Black undergraduate students across the country to launch a successful young professional career after graduation. The 2020 Takeoff Institute Fellowship created 50 internships that allowed Fellows to complete an in-depth analysis and presentation on a market of their choice. These 50 projects will not only build sharper, more experienced candidates, but will also forge stronger connections between mentors and future leaders in the Black community.

Co-Founder

2020

Phoenix Fund is an early-stage venture fund focused on investing and supporting startups from the Harvard community.

Founding Board Member

2018

BLCK VC was formed to connect, engage, empower, and advance black venture investors by providing a focused community built for and by black venture investors.

Scout

2020 - 2022

Investment Intern

2020 - 2020

Growth Equity Investor

2017 - 2019

I focus on technology sector investments for Goldman Sachs Growth Equity, the dedicated growth equity platform within Goldman Sachs’ Merchant Banking Division. Our team is targeting $20-100+ million investments in companies with proven management, 25%+ revenue growth, large market opportunity, and a sustainable competitive advantage.

Emerging Entrepreneurs Coverage

2015 - 2017

Part of a two person team developing Goldman's presence in the early stage venture capital ecosystem. Employing a Founder's first approach to identifying and establishing relationships with promising emerging entrepreneurs. Connecting ideas to capital, and extending the full suite of GS' resources and capabilities to early stage companies.

Investment Management Division

2013 - 2015

Learned the value of building diversified portfolio. Learned a new level of understanding of how money moves in the World.

Summer Analyst in Private Wealth Management

2012 - 2012

Learned what first in, last out actually means.

Caddy

2005 - 2011

Learned how to influence rich white men.