Brian Sparkes is the Founder & CEO of Silicon Valley Venture (SVV), a global venture platform connecting investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders through access, alignment, advisory, acceleration, and most importantly authenticity.
A third-generation Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Brian is known as a “super connector,” designing high-trust environments that convert community into deal flow, capital access, and long-term enterprise value.
Brian is a partner, and Head of Strategic Ventures & Activation at STAK Ventures, who is transforming real estate into a full-stack venture ecosystem—building accelerators, curated investor experiences, and immersive programs that position founders to sharpen their messaging, raise capital, and scale with confidence.
A Community-First entrepreneur and creator of the Give-to-Market philosophy, Brian teaches leaders that serving the ecosystem—before selling to it—is the modern advantage. As a Strategic GTM Communication advisor, he works with 1,400+ startups and executives annually to strengthen positioning, authority, and Founder Fit.
Brian is host of the Silicon Valley Impact Podcast and a high-energy conference emcee and moderator known for elevating audience engagement, facilitating authentic connection, and transforming events into trusted communities. He believes the best communicator wins—and that when community is intentionally designed, growth compounds.