# Janelle Brunette

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2027-01-01**: Brunette becomes CEO — Janelle Brunette officially takes over as Chief Executive Officer; Bill Carpou transitions to Executive Chairman.
- **2026-07-13**: Leadership transition announced — Octane announces Bill Carpou will become Executive Chairman and Janelle Brunette will be named CEO, effective January 1, 2027.
- **2015**: Carpou appointed CEO — Bill Carpou assumes the CEO role and begins transforming Octane from a networking group into a national innovation platform.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Octane CEO Transition: $12.1B in VC-Backed Growth Underlines New Leadership Era
2026-07-15 15:25:38 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Octane, the force behind $12.1 billion in venture capital for SoCal startups, names Janelle Brunette as CEO from 2027, ensuring continuity for the region’s innovation ecosystem.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/octane-leadership-transition-startups-2026

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