Sean O’Reilly
Founder & CEO
Sean is the Founder and CEO of New Columbia Capital. He has helped growth-stage companies sharpen their investor story, connect with the right capital partners, and move fundraising conversations forward. With experience as an investor, advisor, former KingsCrowd CMO, and former Motley Fool analyst and podcast host, Sean brings a rare combination of capital markets insight, growth strategy, and hands-on fundraising expertise.
Brian Mitchell
Managing Director
Brian serves as President of New Columbia Capital, helping founders build effective fundraising strategies and connect with the right investors. As a founder, he raised more than $4 million to scale Bright Greens into 2,200 grocery stores and later held senior investment and business development roles at Republic and Netcapital. His experience on both sides of the fundraising table brings founders practical guidance on positioning, growth, and raising capital.