Brian D. Evans is an Inc. 500 entrepreneur, eCommerce visionary, and renowned digital marketing and blockchain pioneer recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. As the founder of BDE Ventures—a private investment company—he has guided numerous startups to new heights through innovative growth strategies and cutting-edge marketing. With deep expertise spanning blockchain, AI, e-commerce, and gaming—and a 40 Under 40 nod—Brian’s passion lies in bridging the gap between emerging technologies and mainstream audiences, empowering the next generation of innovators. Brian’s online advertising, marketing, and consulting agency made the Inc. 500 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, ranking Top 25 Advertising and Marketing Companies in America. BDE Ventures now serves as a prolific investment firm focused mainly on web3, blockchain, tech, ai and entertainment. Brian was on two 40 Under 40 lists in 2023, as well as a Crypto Top 40. Brian starred in a crypto TV Series as one of the three judges in an "Apprentice" style show. Published and Featured on Forbes, Entrepreneur, Rolling Stone, Inc. Magazine, Influencive, and more. His long form content has been read over 50 million times. Brian built a 100M+ reader digital publication.