Bryan Gold

Overview

Bryan Gold is the co-founder and CEO of #paid, a creator-marketing platform founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto with offices in New York and Toronto. The company was co-founded by Bryan Gold and his longtime friend Adam Rivietz, who serves as Chief Strategy Officer. #paid empowers social media content creators and enables the world to experience their creative storytelling.

Under Bryan's leadership, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative platforms in the creator-marketing ecosystem, helping brands move beyond awareness-driven influencer campaigns toward performance-oriented creative that delivers real business outcomes. The platform operates across North America and supports campaigns for global brands including McDonald's, Sephora, Samsung, and Disney.

Education & Early Entrepreneurship

Bryan Gold earned a Bachelor of Arts in Information & Media Studies from Western University between 2010 and 2014. Bryan's path into entrepreneurship began at Western University, where he co-founded Textbook Forest, a campus marketplace that funded tree planting through textbook resales. Through Textbook Forest, he planted over 1,000 trees.

Career History

• Co-founder & CEO at #Paid (October 2015–present)
• Co-Founder at Next Founders (2016), supporting the growth of emerging entrepreneurs
• Specialist at Apple (June 2012–October 2013)
• Technical Assistant at Western University, assisting in various media courses
• Actor with 3SG Talent Agency

Notable Achievements

Bryan Gold was selected as an Endeavor Entrepreneur at Endeavor's 105th International Selection Panel in Stellenbosch, South Africa, recognizing his leadership and the scale and impact of #paid. Under his leadership, #paid raised $9 million in Series A financing led by ScaleUP Ventures, enabling expansion across North America and Europe. Bryan also serves as a guest lecturer at Schulich School of Business at York University and is a mentor with the Founder Institute.

What Bryan Gold could bring to his role at #paid: With a background combining media studies, early-stage entrepreneurship through Textbook Forest, technical experience at Apple, and demonstrated ability to identify market gaps in creator economy challenges, Bryan Gold brings strategic vision, operational expertise in scaling technology platforms, and a values-driven approach to building infrastructure that empowers creators to monetize their work authentically.