Brian N. Burns
Founder at Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC
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Mr. Brian N.
Burns, CPA, is Partner at Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC and Co-Founder & Managing Member at Grayhawk Legacy Partners.
Mr. Burns co-founded Grayhawk Capital in 1995 and is also affiliated with Grayhawk Legacy Partners.
He is also a founder of GVP Investments.
He has served as the chief financial officer for several Arizona-based companies, most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Quality Care Solutions Inc. From 1997 through 2000, he helped manage the investment portfolio of El Dorado Investment Company (a subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp.) From 1994 to 1997, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Anderson & Wells Company, a Phoenix based SBIC.
Prior to Anderson & Wells, he helped manage Sunven Capital Corporation with $40 million under management.
Previously, Mr. Burns worked at Arthur Andersen & Co.
Mr. Burns has been a CPA and in the private investment arena for the several years He has also evaluated hundreds of potential venture capital investments in a variety of sectors, including life science, technology, retail, distribution, media and healthcare.
Mr. Burns graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1981.
He currently serves as director for Carefx InnovASIC, Formerly observer of SiVerion (acquired by LogicVision), 4 Fun 4 All- Parent Company of bEqual and SBG, Quality Care Solutions, Inc., CellzDirect (observer) and Cypress Golf Solutions.
Brian N. Burns active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC
 Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC (Grayhawk Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Sherman I. Chu and Brian N. Burns. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. | Founder | 16/05/2010 |
Innovasic, Inc.
 Innovasic, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Innovasic, Inc. produces replacement integrated circuits. The firm offers integrated circuits, modules, and development kits for embedding communication and control into industrial applications. It provides extended life semiconductor solutions for customers who have products with long life-cycles. The firm’s processors, communication controllers and mixed signal devices are key components in industrial automation equipment, transportation systems, instrumentation, and medical devices. The company was founded by Jorden W. Woods and Paul Short in 1992 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NW. | Director/Board Member | - |
Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC
 Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC (Grayhawk Legacy Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2007 by Sherman I. Chu and Brian N. Burns. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Founder | 31/12/2006 |
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association
 Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association is a Non-Profit Organisation. It supports entrepreneurship and investment throughout the rocky mountain region. The company is headquartered in Erie, CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Small Box Energy, Inc.
 Small Box Energy, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Small Box Energy, Inc. provides food safety and energy management solutions. Its solutions include HVAC control, lighting control, alarms and alerts, temperature monitoring, early equipment diagnostics and remote access. The firm serves restaurants, casual dining restaurants, and convenience stores. The company was founded by Tracy Markie in 2012 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Brian N. Burns
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION | Director of Finance/CFO | 30/12/2000 |
Arthur Andersen LLP
 Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/1987 |
GolfNow LLC
 GolfNow LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Comcast Corp., GolfNow LLC is an innovative technology company founded in 2001 that creates seamless ways for golfers and golf courses to better connect. The company is based in Orlando, FL and also provides technology, support, and marketing services to more than 9,000 golf courses in 24 countries around the world. The company operates the largest online tee-time marketplace in the world, offering 3.5 million registered golfers a variety of ways to stay connected to their favorite courses and the ability to easily book tee times online and via mobile devices any time of day. GolfPass members receive special playing perks through GolfNow, including tee time credit and rewards. Trusted by over 3 million golfers, GolfNow is the best way to book amazing deals on tee times at 9,000+ golf courses. | Director/Board Member | - |
El Dorado Investment Co.
 El Dorado Investment Co. Investment ManagersFinance El Dorado Investment Company (El Dorado Investment) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Director of Finance/CFO | - |
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Training of Brian N. Burns
| Arizona State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| PINNACLE WEST CAPITAL CORPORATION | Utilities |
| Private companies | 13 |
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El Dorado Investment Co.
El Dorado Investment Co. Investment ManagersFinance El Dorado Investment Company (El Dorado Investment) is a venture capital subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp founded in 1983. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Finance |
Quality Care Solutions, Inc.
 Quality Care Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Quality Care Solutions, Inc. provides software and information technology for the healthcare industry. It enables health plans to reduce costs, improve customer service, increase profitability, expand market share and prepare for more government regulations, including HIPAA. The company was founded in 1994 by Sherwood H. Chapman and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Technology Services |
Carefx Corp.
 Carefx Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Carefx Corp. provides information technology solutions for healthcare providers. It offers Fusionfx streamlines and simplifies clinical and business workflow, and connects care providers to the information they need where and when they need it. The company was founded by Oscar Diaz in 2002 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Technology Services |
GolfNow LLC
GolfNow LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Comcast Corp., GolfNow LLC is an innovative technology company founded in 2001 that creates seamless ways for golfers and golf courses to better connect. The company is based in Orlando, FL and also provides technology, support, and marketing services to more than 9,000 golf courses in 24 countries around the world. The company operates the largest online tee-time marketplace in the world, offering 3.5 million registered golfers a variety of ways to stay connected to their favorite courses and the ability to easily book tee times online and via mobile devices any time of day. GolfPass members receive special playing perks through GolfNow, including tee time credit and rewards. Trusted by over 3 million golfers, GolfNow is the best way to book amazing deals on tee times at 9,000+ golf courses. | Technology Services |
Health Outcomes Sciences, Inc.
 Health Outcomes Sciences, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Health Outcomes Sciences, Inc. provides information technology solutions in healthcare industry. It focuses on translating the latest advances in clinical research into decision-support products and services for physicians and their patients, healthcare organizations, and other medical software developers. Its solutions empower users to see complex relationships between clinical variables—such as comorbidities, sociodemographic attributes, biochemical markers and genomic determinants—and patient outcomes. The company was founded by John Spertus, Gabe Soto, and James W. Spertus in 2004 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Health Services |
Pillir, Inc.
 Pillir, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pillir, Inc. provides a rapid application development and integration platform. It offers AWS and SAP solutions. The firm serves oil and gas, manufacturing, logistics, construction and agriculture industries. The company was founded by Vaidy Iyer in 2013 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ. | Technology Services |
Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
CellzDirect, Inc.
 CellzDirect, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CellzDirect, Inc. provides cell products and contract laboratory services. Its products include cryopreserved, hepatocytes, subcellular fractions, transporter and cell culture products. The company is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Commercial Services |
Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC
Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk Venture Partners LLC (Grayhawk Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Sherman I. Chu and Brian N. Burns. The firm is headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona. | Finance |
Innovasic, Inc.
Innovasic, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Innovasic, Inc. produces replacement integrated circuits. The firm offers integrated circuits, modules, and development kits for embedding communication and control into industrial applications. It provides extended life semiconductor solutions for customers who have products with long life-cycles. The firm’s processors, communication controllers and mixed signal devices are key components in industrial automation equipment, transportation systems, instrumentation, and medical devices. The company was founded by Jorden W. Woods and Paul Short in 1992 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NW. | Electronic Technology |
Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC
Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grayhawk Legacy Partners LLC (Grayhawk Legacy Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 2007 by Sherman I. Chu and Brian N. Burns. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Finance |
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association
Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rocky Mountain Venture Capital Association is a Non-Profit Organisation. It supports entrepreneurship and investment throughout the rocky mountain region. The company is headquartered in Erie, CO. | Commercial Services |
Small Box Energy, Inc.
Small Box Energy, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Small Box Energy, Inc. provides food safety and energy management solutions. Its solutions include HVAC control, lighting control, alarms and alerts, temperature monitoring, early equipment diagnostics and remote access. The firm serves restaurants, casual dining restaurants, and convenience stores. The company was founded by Tracy Markie in 2012 and is headquartered in Chandler, AZ. | Producer Manufacturing |
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