Brian is the co-founder and president of Advera Health Analytics (previously AdverseEvents Inc). He brings more than 15 years of experience building and managing companies in the data, research and investment industries. Previously, Brian co-founded Sagient Research Systems, Inc, where he served as the company's president and CEO from 1999 to 2009 and as the chairman of the board from 2010 until the company's acquisition by Informa plc in May 2012. While at Sagient Research, Brian was responsible for the development, production, and sale of the Company's proprietary research products to global enterprises including pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, mutual and hedge funds, academic institutions, and government agencies.