Brian is the COO of Encognize GK, where he oversees market expansion initiatives which support startups, scale-ups, and SMBs in expanding internationally by helping them identify new markets, design go-to-market strategies, and facilitate key business introductions. He was the former APAC Head of Startup Programmes at Rainmaking, where he worked extensively with scaleups, industry-leading corporations and government agencies to drive new commercial opportunities and search for new sources of growth. Brian is inspired by visionary founders who build and create transformative businesses, and always seeks to deliver meaningful impact to their growth story. His sector specialisation includes electric mobility, energy, TravelTech, construction and has a passion for SportsTech.