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All 1 tracked stories fall under one category: leadership. Octane is most often covered alongside Bill Carpou, which appears in 1 of these 1 story. The tracked stories average 3 original sources each. Octane appears in 1 tracked Startup story from July 15, 2026.
Last mentioned: Jul 15, 2026
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All 1 tracked stories fall under one category: leadership. Octane is most often covered alongside Bill Carpou, which appears in 1 of these 1 story. The tracked stories average 3 original sources each. Octane appears in 1 tracked Startup story from July 15, 2026.
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Brunette becomes CEO
Janelle Brunette officially takes over as Chief Executive Officer; Bill Carpou transitions to Executive Chairman.
Leadership transition announced
Octane announces Bill Carpou will become Executive Chairman and Janelle Brunette will be named CEO, effective January 1, 2027.
Carpou appointed CEO
Bill Carpou assumes the CEO role and begins transforming Octane from a networking group into a national innovation platform.
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.
Source: Globe Newswire · Globenewswire_fr
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