A native of Silicon Valley, Brent Elliot has been involved as a founder, executive, board member, or strategic advisor to 16 technology companies since starting his career in the semiconductor industry in 1982. He has a broad background in technologies required for leading edge equipment, subsystems, and components, and holds over 100 U.S. and International patents. Elliot joined TEL Venture Capital in 2021 as Senior Venture Partner. He is passionate about identifying high-value opportunities to develop and apply new technologies to growing markets, and about helping grow teams, capabilities, and relationships needed for world-class business success. He is a happily married father of five and grandfather of four, a seasoned piano player, an amateur hot rod builder and beekeeper.