Full Name
Brian Weinberg
Speaker Bio
Brian Weinberg is a regenerative strategist and capital innovator with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of philanthropy, social entrepreneurship, and impact investing. A Summa Cum Laude graduate in Finance and Spanish from the University of North Texas, Brian was nominated for the Rhodes Scholarship and honored by fellowships including Ashoka Youth Venture, Clinton Global Initiative U, StartingBloc, REALITY Impact, Sandbox, and Opportunity Collaboration.
His early travels through South America ignited a lifelong commitment to social justice and economic empowerment. Brian went on to help raise funding for microfinance initiatives and worked alongside leaders behind the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. As an investment professional, he managed a $100 million portfolio of debt and equity investments across 11 countries, financing microfinance institutions that serve low-income communities.
Brian later served as Global Director of Operations for NEXUS, the world’s largest network of young wealth holders and social innovators, where he led global convenings at the United Nations, the White House, and Rockefeller Family Office. His work brought together thought leaders and cultural influencers to explore conscious capitalism, impact investing, and regenerative economics.
Today, Brian is the co-founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Regeneration, where he is applying his global experience to catalyze local change. With a focus on land-based demonstration projects, Brian is committed to proving that regeneration is not just a theory—it’s a practical, inclusive, and necessary path forward for America’s communities.
Brian Weinberg