Brandon Steidley is a first-year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School, focusing on Finance with a specialization in early-stage investing. Deeply committed to shaping impactful investment strategies, Brandon is passionate about identifying opportunities that reimagine the consumer industry and drive equitable, sustainable growth. His expertise spans both direct-to-consumer (D2C) and business-to-business (B2B) models, refined through his work in Deloitte’s Retail & Consumer practice, where he supported prominent global brands in transforming operational processes and enhancing market reach. Additionally, Brandon played a key role in a landmark banking merger, one of the largest in recent years, further strengthening his experience in M&A and integration strategy.

At Columbia, Brandon is developing a nuanced understanding of value creation in emerging markets and early-growth stages, leveraging his go-to-market and product-market fit expertise to inform investment decisions. He is particularly interested in the intersection of technology and consumer-focused innovation, seeking to empower businesses that promote long-term societal benefits. Through Columbia’s Venture Capital network and resources, Brandon is aligning his academic and professional journey with his vision for transformative, values-driven investment.

Brandon Steidley