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We are delighted to welcome Bruno Ostarcevic as Redbud VC's newest venture partner. Bruno brings over 20 years of experience in the finance, healthcare, and tech industries to our team.
Bruno's passion for innovation has been evident throughout his career, from his early days at Goldman Sachs and Intermountain Healthcare to his 11+ years at Google. Most recently, as a Product Manager in Search, Bruno’s focus was to focus on prediction specifically how to help users explore and express their evolving search needs in more intuitive and natural ways. Prior to this Bruno worked in Google Brain, where he focused on leveraging AI to address complex healthcare challenges. Before Google, he worked at Intermountain Healthcare and Goldman Sachs, building critical data infrastructures and developing algorithms for trading and compliance. “Even at big companies, I was always working in innovation and being someone taking huge risks to revamp products. I've always been drawn to those career-defining, or maybe career-ending, risks. It's either going to be a spectacular success or a blazing failure.”
This determination to push boundaries is exactly why Bruno is drawn to the early stages of venture capital. He shared, "In the early stage, you have the unique opportunity to bring ideas to life and shape the trajectory of a company. It's an incredibly exciting space to work in." Bruno currently serves on the board of the Salt Lake City Chapter of Silicon Slopes where he’s been instrumental in advocating for the unique qualities of Utah's startup culture. "What I love about Utah's startup culture, and that of the greater midwest, is the way founders roll up their sleeves and invest their own resources to bring their ideas to life. They're focused on creating businesses that generate real value and sustainable revenue, which is a refreshing contrast to the speculative, hype-driven funding I saw over the past 10 years in Silicon Valley. It's a testament to the grit and determination of the entrepreneurs here. It's something I'm passionate about investing in.”
When asked about what he is most looking forward to as a part of the Redbud VC team, Bruno expressed excitement about working directly with our founders. "I'm eager to share my experiences and knowledge with our portfolio companies, but I'm equally thrilled about the opportunity to learn from them. It's a two-way street; I believe that's where the magic happens."
As Bruno joins the team at Redbud VC, we're confident that his passion for early-stage investing, innovation, and collaboration will bring tremendous value to our team and our portfolio companies. We can't wait to see what we'll accomplish together."The early stages is where you see the true spirit of entrepreneurship come alive," Bruno said. "I've always been drawn to that energy, and I'm excited to channel that into supporting and growing Redbud's portfolio."
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