Brian Warager is a native New Yorker who brings East Coast determination and more than a decade of experience in executive search. He began his career in Daversa Partners’ B2B software practice before expanding into mission-critical sectors including defense technology, advanced manufacturing, energy, and industrial automation.

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He has helped build leadership teams for category-defining innovators such as Shield AI, Firestorm, Mach Industries, Hadrian, and OsmoAi—companies shaping the future of defense, manufacturing, and frontier technology. His work also extends into climate and energy transformation, partnering with Fuse Energy, Terradot, and AiDash to advance resilient infrastructure and sustainability solutions.

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As a trusted advisor to top-tier venture capital firms—including NEA, Lux Capital, G2 Venture Partners, Construct Capital, Point72, Moore Capital, and Google Ventures (GV)—Brian aligns talent strategy with bold missions to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with his wife, exploring books and blogs, and staying active as a self-proclaimed mediocre boxer and hockey player.