Brian Sparkes

Brian Sparkes is Chief Executive Officer of Silicon Valley Venture, LLC (SVV); and Head of Strategic Ventures & Activation at STAK Ventures, where he builds partnerships at the intersection of innovation, real estate, and venture capital. A community-first entrepreneur and Strategic GTM-Communication advisor, Brian helps founders and senior executives translate vision into clarity. Through Silicon Valley Venture, Brian works with over 1,400 startups and executives annually, driving alignment between capital, content, and community. His venture partnerships span leading networks such as Startup Grind, Plug and Play, Transform, Founder Institute, KiwiTech, Growth Factory, and most recently TheAgentic —accelerating access and traction across the global startup ecosystem. A third-generation Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Brian is recognized as a super-connector who facilitates high-value relationships among founders, investors, and corporate innovators. He hosts the Silicon Valley Impact podcast (formerly broadcast on 92.9 FM), is the former Head of Communication for Bay Angels, and has served as a guest lecturer at Stanford Law School, teaching communication and emotional intelligence for leaders. Today, Brian’s work at SVV and STAK Ventures continues to activate ecosystems that unite innovation, capital, and leadership—helping startups and investors alike scale with purpose and influence.