Hi, I'm Brett Crosby - Co-Founder, Chief Operating Officer at AdZen
I'm an entrepreneur passionate about building disruptive technologies. I thrive in fast-paced environments, transforming innovative ideas into market-leading products, from Google Analytics to fintech platforms. Let's build something amazing.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Co-founded Google Analytics and Urchin Software, which was acquired by Google.
Currently co-founding AdZen.ai, focusing on AI-driven growth strategies.
Can help others by offering strategic guidance on product scaling and market entry.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Years at Google
Gained deep product and marketing expertise, co-founding Google Analytics and Urchin Software, ultimately acquired by Google.
✦ Product Development
✦ Web Analytics
✦ Acquisition
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Cofounded Urchin, sold it to Google and created Google Analytics, cofounded PeerStreet, transforming real estate finance, and currently cofounding AdZen.ai which is in "ads in AI" platform for monetizing LLMs.
✦ Start-ups
✦ Fintech
✦ Venture Capital
Thought Leadership & Advising
Serves as a Forbes Council Member and advises various startups, sharing strategic insights and industry knowledge.
✦ Advisory
✦ Public Speaking
✦ Strategy
💪🏻 Superpowers
Product Launch Maestro
Proven ability to build, launch, and grow impactful digital products.
✦ Co-founded Google Analytics, revolutionizing web data.
✦ Led product marketing for Google Chrome, Gmail, and Drive.
✦ Successfully exited Urchin Software after Google acquisition.
Startup Ecosystem Navigator
Expertise in founding, scaling, and advising high-growth ventures.
✦ Co-founded and scaled PeerStreet, a real estate debt platform.
✦ Serve on multiple advisory boards for emerging companies.
✦ Deep understanding of venture capital and startup strategy.
Strategic Storyteller
Skilled communicator adept at shaping narratives and public perception.
✦ Frequent speaker at universities, conferences, and media events.
✦ Experience in public relations and media engagement.
✦ Crafts compelling narratives for product and company vision.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with innovators to explore new market opportunities.
✦ Seeking strategic partnerships for AI-driven growth initiatives.
✦ Looking to mentor emerging founders in the tech space.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on product development and market entry.
✦ Share insights on scaling technology companies from startup to exit.
✦ Provide expertise in building and marketing digital analytics tools.
I would love your help on
✦ Introductions to potential co-founders with deep AI expertise.
✦ Insights into emerging trends in decentralized finance.
✦ Connections with venture capital firms focused on AI/SaaS.