Brianna McDonald
Brianna McDonald is Founder and Managing Partner at Ecosystem Venture Group, Managing Partner at NW Angel, and Owner of the Northwest & Rockies Region at Keiretsu Forum. She founded Ecosystem Venture Group, a community organization, in 2005 and NW Angel, a fund, both of which she continues to lead. Her expertise includes strategic investment and operations management, with a focus on early-stage investing.
Smartsheet Appoints Stephanie Berner as Chief Customer Officer; Gradial and Zeno Power Expand Senior Leadership
Smartsheet named Stephanie Berner as chief customer officer amid leadership changes, including a new acting CEO. Seattle startups Gradial and Zeno Power also expanded their senior leadership with new executives to drive growth and innovation.
Brianna McDonald Launches Seattle’s Ecosystem Venture Group to Unite Investors and Support Startups with New Fund
Brianna McDonald has launched Seattle's Ecosystem Venture Group to integrate angel investors, VCs, and entrepreneurs by providing investment funding and advisory services. The group aims to break down sector silos and support startups toward profitability rather than chasing unicorn status.
PNW Startups Raised $1.1B in Q3 2020 Across 65 Deals as Investors Keep Funding Amid Pandemic
Pacific Northwest startups raised $1.1 billion across 65 deals in Q3 2020, with funding in July and August exceeding last year’s levels as investors continue backing tech despite the pandemic.
Organizations
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Ecosystem Venture Group Founder and Managing Partner 2025–present · current
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NW Angel Managing Partner 2023–present · current
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Entrepreneurs' Organization Member 2021–present · current
Education
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Wharton Executive Education Certificate, Finance, General · 2024
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University of Washington BA, History department - Honor society · 2000–2002
