Branden Neish
About Branden Neish
Branden Neish is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Weave, with a strong emphasis on user experience and design. He has extensive experience in product leadership and venture capital, having worked at various companies including NextGen Venture Partners and Gear.com.
Current Role at Weave
Branden Neish serves as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Weave, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing user experience and design, leveraging his extensive background in industrial design. His leadership aims to drive product innovation and technological advancement within the company.
Previous Experience at Weave
Before his current role, Branden Neish worked at Weave as the Chief Product Officer from 2022 to 2023. During his tenure, he contributed to product strategy and development, ensuring alignment with user needs and market trends.
Education and Expertise
Branden Neish earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he studied General Management, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Product Development from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a BFA in Industrial Design from Brigham Young University, where he graduated as the top student from the School of Technology. Additionally, he completed coursework in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah.
Career Overview
Branden Neish has held various leadership positions throughout his career. He served as CEO of Gear.com from 2019 to 2022 and as CEO of Agemni from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes roles at Progressive Leasing as VP of Products and Integration, and at Ancestry.com as Senior Product Manager. He has also worked at General Motors as a Senior Creative Designer, focusing on car design.
Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners
Since 2016, Branden Neish has been a Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners. In this capacity, he supports the growth and development of startups, leveraging his extensive experience in product management and technology to guide emerging businesses.