Reed Mc Bride
About Reed Mc Bride
Reed McBride serves as the VP of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development at Carta, where he leads business development efforts. He has a diverse background in law and mechanical engineering, along with extensive experience in venture capital and start-up environments.
Work at Carta
Reed Mc Bride currently serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystem Development at Carta, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he worked at Carta in various capacities, including Head of Business Development and Director of Channel Strategy, from 2019 to 2023. His work has focused on developing strategic partnerships and leveraging Carta APIs to enhance business operations. Mc Bride's experience at Carta spans over four years, during which he contributed to the company's growth and development in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Expertise
Reed Mc Bride holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he graduated with Highest Honors. He also earned a Juris Doctor from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, graduating Order of the Coif and serving on the California Law Review. His educational background combines technical and legal expertise, which he applies in his roles within the start-up and venture capital sectors.
Background
Reed Mc Bride has a diverse professional background that includes experience in both start-up environments and venture capital. He began his career as a start-up attorney at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. Over the years, he has held various leadership positions, including VP of Business Operations at Rigetti Computing and VP of Corporate Development and General Counsel at VSCO. His roles have allowed him to advise numerous technology companies on significant venture capital and M&A transactions.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Reed Mc Bride has been actively involved in incubation efforts and has supported the growth of new business initiatives. He has advised over 100 technology companies on billions of dollars in venture capital and M&A transactions. His leadership experience includes scaling two start-ups over five years and building teams across various functions. Mc Bride's passion for working with entrepreneurs is evident in his commitment to helping founders create a positive impact on the world.
Investment Experience
Reed Mc Bride is an active early-stage investor, currently working at CapitalOS since 2022. His investment experience complements his extensive background in business development and strategic partnerships. This role allows him to leverage his expertise in supporting emerging companies and fostering innovation within the technology sector.