A Social Impact Investor: Brian Meshkin Profound Ventures in Newport Beach, California, has hired Brian as a Managing Partner since 2018 and Cancer Fund in Phoenix, Arizona, has hired him as a Venture Partner since 2021 An early stage investor in for-profit enterprises doing good deeds for society such as Brian and his team provide initial capital, set up governing structures (such as hiring executives, researchers, and board members), and collaborate with emerging companies.