Overview
Brian O'Malley holds the position of Board Partner at Forerunner[4], having previously served as Managing Partner there from September 2018 to December 2024[5]. O'Malley's venture capital career spans roles at Accel Partners as Partner from December 2013 to September 2018[6] and multiple positions at Battery Ventures between 2006 and 2013, progressing from Senior Associate to General Partner[10][7]. O'Malley earned a BS in Finance and Management from The Wharton School between 1997 and 2001[11]. As of January 2026, O'Malley also serves as Founder and Managing Partner of Tactile Ventures[3]. Throughout two decades in Silicon Valley, O'Malley has prioritized working with people of high integrity[2], an approach informed by experience during the dot-com crash[2].
Profile introduction
Across two decades in Silicon Valley, Brian has pursued one constant: the chance to work with high-integrity people. After moving nine times before he turned eighteen, Brian learned that quality people were rarely the loudest in the room. This insight has guided him throughout his career and been a lasting advantage in venture. Living through the dot-com crash, Brian experienced firsthand both the turbulence and exhilaration of startup life. He quickly learned that clever sales and marketing tactics are not as durable and enduring as an amazing product experience. This time also made Brian hi…
Career history
- Founder, Managing PartnerJan 2026 to presentTactile Ventures
- Board PartnerJan 2025 to presentForerunner
- Managing PartnerSep 2018 to Dec 2024Forerunner
- PartnerDec 2013 to Sep 2018Accel Partners
- General PartnerJan 2012 to Dec 2013Battery Ventures
- PartnerJul 2010 to Dec 2011Battery Ventures
- PrincipalJul 2008 to Jun 2010Battery Ventures
- Senior AssociateJul 2006 to Jun 2008Battery Ventures
Education
BS, Finance, Management1997 - 2001The Wharton School
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