Brian Lee

Brian Lee is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in corporate development, venture capital, and financial services. Currently serving as a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners since August 2022, Brian also holds the position of COO and CFO at NinjaCat, where the focus is on providing scalable reporting and data storytelling solutions for marketing agencies and multi-location brands. Additionally, Brian serves as an advisor for SalesCaddie, enhancing sales team performance through interactive playbooks. Previous roles include Director of Corporate Development at Gannett and Senior Manager of Corporate Development at TEGNA, where responsibilities encompassed M&A and strategic transaction execution. Brian began a career in investment banking at Grant Thornton Corporate Finance, advising on mergers and acquisitions and conducting detailed valuation analyses. Brian holds degrees from Boston College and HKUST Business School.