founder,Investor,
inc. 500 entrepreneur
Brian D. Evans is an Inc. 500 entrepreneur, digital marketing and eCommerce pioneer, and founder of BDE Ventures, a private investment firm focused on web3, blockchain, AI, and entertainment. Over the past decade, he's built and scaled companies across eCommerce, media, gaming, and tech, while mentoring founders and investing in transformative startups. Recognized by Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc., and honored on 40 Under 40 lists, Brian has reached over 100M readers through his content and starred as a judge on a pitch-based investment TV series. He’s passionate about bridging emerging tech with mainstream adoption and empowering the next generation of innovators.