Brandon Evans

Overview

Brandon Evans is an angel investor and founder of Crowdtap, a social influence marketing platform. He has been instrumental in building and scaling companies in the social media space, including MRY and Crowdtap. As CEO and founder of Crowdtap, Evans led the company to secure significant funding, including a $7 million Series A round in 2011 and a $5 million Series B round in 2014. Under his leadership, Crowdtap expanded its client base to include major brands such as Verizon, P&G, Nestle, Kraft, Clorox, AT&T, and Sony. In 2014, Crowdtap was recognized as one of the 100 Most Promising Companies in America by Forbes and ranked as the No. 3 Best Place to Work in New York by Crain’s. Evans' expertise lies in leveraging consumer engagement to drive brand advocacy and marketing effectiveness. His strategic vision has been pivotal in establishing Crowdtap as a leader in the social influence marketing industry. Through his role at FoundersGuild, Evans continues to support and invest in innovative startups, contributing to the growth and success of emerging companies across various sectors. His investment philosophy focuses on identifying and nurturing early-stage companies with strong growth potential and a clear value proposition in their respective markets. Evans' track record reflects a commitment to fostering innovation and driving impactful business outcomes through strategic investments and leadership.