Brian Mahendra Lane

Brian Mahendra Lane has a diverse work experience in business development, partnerships, and consulting roles. Brian is currently the Director of Partnerships at Shorthand, where they oversee global partnerships and the execution of the partner ecosystem. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Channel Partnerships at Shorthand and as a Business Development Manager.

Before joining Shorthand, Brian founded Takinobori Advisors, where they provided early-stage to well-established firms with assistance in business development, product development, infrastructure setup, and mentoring. Brian also focused on optimizing funnels and implementing technology stacks.

Earlier in their career, Brian was a Senior Consultant and founding member of the Growth team at ForUsAll, where they played a crucial role in growing the firm's assets and establishing partnerships with recordkeepers, payroll providers, and other stakeholders. Brian also worked as a Consultant and Associate in business development roles at ForUsAll.

Additionally, Brian held roles at Go1 as a Senior Account Executive, Apptimize, Inc. in business development, Trigeminy as a Co-Founder, Klout in brand partnerships, and Bednorz Lane Valko as a Co-Founder.

Overall, Brian Mahendra Lane has a strong background in business development, partnerships, and strategic consulting, making him a valuable asset in driving growth and building successful ecosystems for organizations.

Brian Mahendra Lane obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Environmental Economics and Policy from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications including the Channel IC / Partner Management program from SaaSy Sales Leadership in December 2021, the Product Management Certification from PM Masterclass in December 2020, and the Series 65 certification from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) in May 2017.