Specialist in financial innovation and regulation. Recognized contributor to the JOBS Act and co-founder of early crowdfunding entrant Motaavi. Winner of NC Idea grant. Previously worked for the Roundtable on Dodd-Frank, for the SEC on Dodd-Frank and Flash Crash report, and for FINRA. He received his LLM at Duke University School of Law and holds a BS in Biological Sciences and Business from the University of Alberta.

Brian is a disruptive technology entrepreneur who most recently led the launch of republic wireless to take on the big four cellphone carriers. As a result, millions more Americans can now afford a smartphone. Prior to a 15-year startup career spanning Silicon Valley, Boston and London, Brian earned a JD from Harvard Law School, an MBA from Harvard Business School, and a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia.