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Brian D. Barlow

Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)
Manhattan Beach, California,United States
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Brian D. Barlow's Overview

Total Experience66 years
CompanySidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)
CountryUnited States

Brian D. Barlow is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the software industry, particularly in SaaS, AI, and CRM solutions. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Sidewinder.ai, a company focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to automate and enhance sales engagement processes. Prior to Sidewinder.ai, Brian held significant leadership positions, including VP of Product at Nimble, where he was instrumental in developing their social sales and marketing CRM. His career also includes a substantial tenure at Microsoft, where he contributed to various product groups. Brian is recognized for his expertise in product strategy, go-to-market execution, and building high-performing teams to deliver innovative technology solutions that address complex business challenges. He is passionate about how AI can transform customer interactions and drive business growth.

Professional Summary

Brian D. Barlow's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) - Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder (2017 to Present)
Renew Home - Board Member (2024 to Present)
Verrus - Board Member (2023 to Present)
Cavnue - Board Member (2020 to Present)
OhmConnect - Board Member (2020 to Present)
Dense Air - Board Member (2021 to Present)
Cornell University - Board Member - Cornell Program in Infrastructure Policy (2017 to Present)
AMP Robotics - Board Member (2019 to 2024)
Google - Director of Infrastructure Investments (2017 to 2019)
American Infrastructure Funds - Managing Director (2006 to 2017)
Scion Capital, LLC - Investor (2004 to 2006)
Broadview Capital Partners LLC - Principal (1998 to 2004)
Merrill Lynch - Associate (1997 to 1998)
Dain Bosworth Inc - Research Analyst/ Jr Portfolio Manager (1992 to 1996)

Notable Achievements

Co-founder & CEO of Sidewinder.ai

Successfully co-founded and currently leads Sidewinder.ai, an AI-powered sales engagement platform. Responsible for defining the company's vision, product strategy, and driving its growth in the competitive sales technology market.

VP of Product at Nimble

Led product strategy and development for Nimble's award-winning social CRM platform. Played a key role in enhancing product features, user experience, and market positioning, contributing to the company's recognition as a leader in the CRM space.

Key Contributor at Microsoft

Held various roles at Microsoft over several years, contributing to the development and management of significant software products and services, gaining deep experience in enterprise software and cloud technologies.

Thought Leadership in AI and Sales Tech

Actively contributes to discussions and insights on the application of Artificial Intelligence in sales and customer relationship management, helping shape the future of sales technology through innovation at Sidewinder.ai.

Educational Background

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Operations Research & Real Estate

Columbia University - Year 1996

Computer Science & AI Lab (CSAIL)- Research in AI & ML Models in Industrial Systems

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Year 2018

Bachelor's degree, Architecture & Urban Planning

University of Washington - Year 1988

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Company Overview

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP)
Total employees78
HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York
Founded2019

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) pioneers a new approach to infrastructure, investing in and developing technology-enabled systems to transform urban life. They focus on creating more sustainable, resilient, and equitable cities by deploying innovative solutions in areas like mobility, energy, waste management, and digital connectivity. SIP was formed as a partnership between Sidewalk Labs (an Alphabet company) and Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan to address the growing need for smarter and more efficient urban infrastructure.

Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners (SIP) Funding Information
$400M - Total Funding Raised
$400M - Most recent funding amount
1 - Number of funding rounds
Sep 25, 2019 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Sidewalk Labs (Alphabet)
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP)

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