Brian Weaver
About Brian Weaver
Brian Weaver is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Torch.AI and CitadelOne, with extensive experience in various advisory and board roles across multiple organizations. He has a strong background in technology and economics, complemented by notable achievements in endurance sports.
Work at Torch.AI
Brian Weaver serves as the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Torch.AI, a position he has held since 2017. Under his leadership, Torch.AI has focused on leveraging technology to address significant challenges, including fraud prevention for H&R Block and enhancing patient outcomes for GE. Weaver has built a diverse team at Torch.AI, comprising engineers, mathematicians, veterans, and advisors, contributing to the company's growth and innovation in the technology sector.
Current Roles and Board Memberships
In addition to his role at Torch.AI, Brian Weaver holds several other positions. He has been a Member of the Board of Directors for the Kansas City Area Development Council since 2022. He also serves on the Board of Directors for General Commission since 2019 and is a Member of the American Council for Technology - Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) since 2017. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community and industry development.
Education and Expertise
Brian Weaver has an extensive educational background. He studied Communications and Philosophy at Northwest Missouri State University, earning a Bachelor of Science degree from 1991 to 1995. He pursued further education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he is currently studying Data, Economics, and Design of Policy, aiming for a Master's Degree in Economics from 2024 to 2026. This combination of studies equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Athletic Achievements
Brian Weaver has a notable history in endurance sports. He has qualified for and raced in the Boston Marathon and has achieved class wins at the Ironman 70.3 World Championship and Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii. He has been recognized as Ironman XC's Athlete of the Year twice for both the 70.3 and 140.6 distances. Additionally, he has attained 'All World Gold' athlete status five times and has been named a USAT All-American six times.
Previous Experience
Before his current ventures, Brian Weaver served as an Advisor at Body Machine Fitness from 2017 to 2020. He has also been involved with Edgeset Marketing as an Advisor and Shareholder since 2016 and has served as a Strategic Advisor for Kasha, Inc. since 2016. Furthermore, he has held the position of Chairman at MEDQOR since 2009, showcasing his long-standing involvement in various sectors.