Brian James Murphy

Brian is the Head of Data Science and Technology at Salesforce Ventures, mapping out data-driven investment strategies and advanced portfolio development frameworks. He tracks how predictive data models, artificial intelligence, and alternative datasets evolve, writing on how venture teams can leverage automation to optimize investment decisions. Based in New York City, he oversees the deployment of internal data engineering solutions that support the firm's broader software and enterprise investment activities.He has spent his career at the intersection of quantitative finance, technology, and academic research. Before joining Salesforce Ventures in 2022, he managed quantitative data workflows at Two Sigma Investments, a multi-strategy quantitative hedge fund, and conducted analytical research at Harvard Business School. Backed by a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and graduate degrees from Harvard University and the University of Oxford, he combines rigorous mathematical frameworks with practical startup evaluation mechanics.