Adam Rivietz

Adam Rivietz is Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at #paid, an influencer marketing platform founded in 2014 with Bryan Gold. These childhood best friends cofounded #Paid when they saw the opportunity to scale virtual word-of-mouth marketing into an online marketplace. The platform connects brands with influencers and content creators to develop and execute engaging social media campaigns, and has grown to serve over 50,000 creators focusing on those with a minimum of 5,000 followers.

Rivietz studied Philosophy at Western University but briefly attended Western University before dropping out to start Entourage Apps. He started his first venture in high school, hosting prom parties for graduating classes across the GTA. Earlier roles include President and Founder at Entourage Apps (acquired July 2014) and Owner and Founder of MyProm Inc. (2010-2014). He completed Bitmaker Labs training in computer programming.

At #paid, Adam typically spends 150+ days on the road speaking to marketers at SMBs and Fortune 1000s, educating them about the benefits of creator marketing and the future of the industry. In 2020, Adam was awarded Masterclassing's Digital Expert of the Year and Forbes 30 Under 30. Adam's lifelong dream is to enable more folks to become entrepreneurs, and he regularly speaks at high schools, colleges, and other conferences to share his story and inspire others to take action.

Career History

• Co-Founder, CSO at #Paid (Oct 2013–present)
• President and Founder, Entourage Apps (2013–2014, acquired July 2014)
• Owner and Founder, MyProm Inc. (2010–2014)

What Adam Rivietz could bring to his role as Co-Founder and CSO at #paid: With deep expertise in building and scaling creator-focused platforms, Rivietz brings proven entrepreneurial success, thought leadership in influencer marketing, and a demonstrated ability to communicate complex industry trends to enterprise clients. His direct engagement with over 50,000 creators and Fortune 500 brands positions him to drive strategic growth, product innovation, and market positioning in the rapidly evolving creator economy.