Brian M. Mehnert

Brian Mehnert is an accomplished Operating Partner and CEO-level executive with a proven record of building, transforming, and scaling businesses across manufacturing, real estate, technology, and financial services. Through his leadership at Connected Ventures, Brian oversees a diverse portfolio of operating companies each driven by a shared focus on operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Over the course of his career, Brian has led multiple turnarounds and investment-driven acquisitions, integrating strategic finance, operations, and technology to unlock enterprise value. His expertise spans due diligence, capital structuring, software development, and manufacturing optimization. He has successfully developed and implemented group purchasing programs, SaaS platforms for facility and property management, and multi-state real estate improvement projects.

At the core of Brian’s leadership philosophy is execution through alignment—connecting financial discipline, operational precision, and human capital to deliver measurable results. He is known for his ability to streamline complex organizations, empower management teams, and position companies for profitable exits or long-term stability.

Brian’s work bridges entrepreneurship and institutional rigor, bringing together the agility of a startup operator with the governance and financial discipline of a private equity executive. His ventures have consistently demonstrated high ROI outcomes through data-driven decision making, strategic partnerships, and market expansion.

Brian earned his Bachelors of Science degree in International Political Economy from Susquehanna University and his MBA from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland.