Brendan O'connor
About Brendan O'connor
Brendan O'Connor is the Director of Sales, Health Plans + Systems at Virta Health, with a diverse background in enterprise growth, business development, and impact investing.
Current Role at Virta Health
Brendan O'Connor currently holds the position of Director of Sales, Health Plans + Systems at Virta Health. He joined the company in August 2021 and is based in Denver, Colorado. His role focuses on supporting the company’s mission to reverse type 2 diabetes for 100 million people. Virta Health provides a clinically proven solution to lower a1c, reduce weight, and improve various health conditions.
Previous Experience at Solera Health
Before joining Virta Health, Brendan O'Connor worked at Solera Health in several key roles. In 2021, he served as the Vice President of Enterprise Growth for 4 months. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Senior Director of Enterprise Growth. In 2019, he also took on the role of Senior Director, Social Determinants of Health Business Development for 4 months. His contributions at Solera Health spanned a range of responsibilities focused on enterprise growth and social determinants of health.
Early Career at Quantified Ventures
Prior to his tenure at Solera Health, Brendan O'Connor worked at Quantified Ventures. He was the Director from 2018 to 2019 and Associate Director from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as Impact Manager from 2015 to 2017 in Washington D.C. Metro Area. His various roles at Quantified Ventures involved navigating complex multi-stakeholder enterprise deals and contributing to impactful projects.
Professional Journey in Consulting and Enterprises
Brendan O'Connor began his professional journey at Tauzin Consultants, LLC, where he served as Account Manager from 2011 to 2014 and later as Associate from 2014 to 2015 in Washington, DC. Between 2009 and 2010, he worked with Capitol Hill Consulting Group as Staff Assistant and Intern Coordinator. Additionally, he co-founded Raise Your City, LLC in Washington, DC, and worked there from 2012 to 2015.
Educational Background
Brendan O'Connor holds a B.A. in International Studies from Elon University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He also studied at Universidad Latina de Costa Rica in 2008. His academic background laid the foundation for his diverse career in government sales, advocacy, consulting, impact investing, and digital health.