About Braveheart
We’ve got one purpose: your vision.
We’re a firm of seasoned entrepreneurs and specialists who get Estonia and get the U.S. because we’re from here and from there.
Like you, we’re results-oriented, adaptive and relentless. We don’t sit around and talk, the projects we take on are all hands-on execution.
This philosophy exemplifies how we do everything. If you need market research, forget Google and surveys. We’re boldly knocking down doors to have closed-door face-to-face meetings with the partners, buyers or competitors you need to understand the ecosystem you want to enter into.
In short, we’re your Swiss army knife to amplify the capabilities of your team while filling any known gaps where you have a temporary need to get from A to B
Our People
We’re just like you—bold, fearless, and relentlessly adaptive entrepreneurs. Across the team, we've launched 14 venture-backed companies, exited 9, and managed over a billion in investment capital. We've helped draft and pass U.S. laws, brokered economic deals with the City of London, and advised Japan on startup ecosystems. This is Braveheart.
Brayden W. B. Olson
Founder & Partner
Brayden is our Baltics-to-America bridge as a U.S. Citizen and Estonian Permanent Resident. A former Deloitte Center of Excellence lead, and multi-time VC-backed entrepreneur, Brayden knows management consulting, entrepreneurship and the two cultures we help connect together.
Rob Savette
Senior Manager
Rob is a highly focused entrepreneur and business strategist with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. He has led organizations through every phase of funding, starting and growing a startup, and has successfully led organizations through the process of being acquired, as well as acquiring companies.
Randy Padar
Manager
Randy, a 30 under 30 entrepreneur with a finance background, graduated from Harvard’s Finance Track. He has raised millions for ventures and advises numerous tech companies. As our Gen Z expert, Randy keeps at the forefront of modern business trends.
Drew Schibsted
Senior Associate
Drew brings years of marketing and brand development experience, specializing in nutritional supplements. He has consulted with top global supplement companies on product formulation and translating scientific research for wider audiences. At Braveheart, he leads marketing strategy, brand positioning, and product education, turning complex concepts into clear, consumer-friendly messaging.
Rain Roball
Senior Financial Associate
Rain, a former Grant Thornton financial advisor, has worked with A-list Hollywood clients and has hedge fund management experience. As a former software engineer, Rain offers a unique blend of technical and financial expertise, helping clients navigate the complexities of high-tech finance.
Paul Gompers
Advisor, Mentor
Paul Gompers, a renowned expert on venture capital and entrepreneurship, is a Professor at Harvard Business School and co-founder of Spur Capital Partners, a firm with over $1.1 billion in AUM. With extensive connections to venture capitalists and investors across the country, Paul’s insights and network provide invaluable support for startups aiming to scale and succeed globally.
Kristopher Floyd
ESV Program Partner
Kristopher, a multiple-time founder and former Innovation Lead at Accenture, brings extensive experience in new product and venture launches. A Columbia Business School VC/PE executive program graduate and mentor at 500 Global and Techstars, he deeply understands GTM and how to navigate Silicon Valley's venture landscape. Partner of Foundersbay.
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Alistair Starling
Public Intelligence Partner
Alistair is a diplomacy and government relations expert with over a decade in diplomacy and an MA from Cambridge. A former European Diplomat and e-Residency Envoy, he bridges policy, business, and technology across Europe, leveraging 20 years in business development, design, and innovation.
Kristjan Lind
Estonian Advisor
Kristjan, Estonia’s Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is the founder of Bikeep, a global leader in smart bike parking. With a track record of scaling ventures and shaping urban mobility, he’s also a European Green Capital ambassador.
