Founder & CEO of BMG (Brilliant Minds Group) & BMGX (BMG Exit Club)
The Alchemist of Human Connections — building a private social club and national Funders & Deals platform where founders, investors, and dealmakers meet with intention.
"Made in Taiwan. Brewed in New Zealand. Built in America."
Based in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, Sandra Fan has spent over a decade building some of the most trusted rooms in American entrepreneurship. Before launching BMG, she served as Director of the Utah chapter of CEO Space and Club President of its Salt Lake chapter — what she called “summer camp for entrepreneurs” — quickly earning a reputation as one of Utah's most connected networkers.
She believes meaningful business relationships are formed through authentic conversation, not boardrooms alone. Her signature charisma and fearless drive have made her a sought-after host, speaker, and community builder across the American investment and innovation landscape.
BFA, Graphic Design — Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design, New Zealand
1999 – 2004
Diploma, Japanese Language — Auckland University of Technology
English · Mandarin Chinese
Earned a BFA in Graphic Design at Whitecliffe College of Arts & Design and a diploma in Japanese language at Auckland University of Technology — laying the creative foundation for a career built on design thinking and people-centered experiences.
Served as Director of the Utah chapter of CEO Space and Club President of its Salt Lake chapter, running what she called “summer camp for entrepreneurs” and becoming one of Utah's most recognized networkers.
Featured in an industry interview, "Make Your Workspace More Efficient: 3 Tips in the War for Top Talent," sharing insight on how thoughtfully designed workspaces help organizations attract and retain top talent.
Launched Brilliant Minds Group (BMG), a private social club for entrepreneurs and investors built on the tagline “Serendipity Made Intentional.”
Took the stage as CEO & Founder of Brilliant Minds Group at the Winter Innovation Summit, the premier cross-industry event in social impact, innovation, and investing.
Leads Brilliant Minds Group and its Exit Club, BMGX — taking the concept of Funders & Deals national through curated brunches, luncheons, and Think Tank summits across the country.
BMG (Brilliant Minds Group) is a private social club for entrepreneurs and investors, hosting by-invitation-only gatherings for Founders, Serial Entrepreneurs, Disruptors, Innovators, and Philanthropists — what Sandra calls “Agenda-less Gatherings of Abundantly Brilliant, Genuinely Collaborative, and Curiously Inspired Individuals and Minds.”
BMGX (BMG Exit Club) is its members-only tier for founders who have successfully exited a company or are building toward one, redefining Funders & Deals as a national platform through pre-networking brunches, mind-share luncheons, and Think Tank summits at rotating locations. Sandra personally thanks sponsors and partners by name at every event, ensuring each guest leaves feeling valued.
“Your network is your net worth.”
— Sandra Fan
“A unique gift of bringing people together — matching individuals with like-minded people for mutually beneficial, long-term alliances.”
— On Sandra's approach to community building