Brian Talbert
About Brian Talbert
Brian Talbert serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Slingshot Biosciences, a position he has held since 2023. He has over 20 years of experience in finance, including roles at Intuitive Surgical, Nephrosant, and Intel, and holds an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at Slingshot Biosciences
Brian Talbert serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Slingshot Biosciences. He has held this position since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, contributing to its strategic financial planning and management.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to joining Slingshot Biosciences, Brian Talbert held several significant finance roles. He worked as the Director of Finance at Intuitive Surgical from 2012 to 2016. He also served as the Vice President of Finance at Nephrosant, Inc. from 2021 to 2023, and at Nova Measuring Instruments from 2018 to 2021. His experience includes leadership positions at Logitech and eSilicon, as well as a tenure at PMC-Sierra.
Educational Background
Brian Talbert earned his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business, completing the program in 1998. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from The Ohio State University, which he obtained in 1991. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance and engineering.
Fundraising and Business Scaling Experience
Brian Talbert has experience in Series B fundraising, which involves raising capital to support business growth. He has been involved in scaling businesses from the research and development phase through to commercialization, demonstrating his capability in managing financial strategies during critical growth periods.
Engineering Background and Financial Expertise
Brian Talbert possesses an engineering background, which enhances his ability to identify business, product, and service opportunities. He has over 20 years of experience leading both international and US teams and business partners, with direct ownership of standard costing, inventory, supply chain, and sourcing, managing costs ranging from $1 million to $1 billion.