# Brian Brown

> Brian Brown is the Chief Business Officer of Brave Software, the privacy-first browser company founded by JavaScript creator Brendan Eich. Since 2016 he has led the business side of Brave's bet to rewire online advertising around consent and the Basic Attention Token (BAT), pitching publishers, brands, and platforms on a model where users get paid for their attention. A veteran startup operator, he co-founded and helped run cloud-computing pioneer Joyent (later acquired by Samsung), founded enterprise and software startups before that, and began his career in journalism and human rights work. He is a Vassar graduate and a marathon runner who likes to quote Aristotle when people ask him about success.

- **Role:** Chief Business Officer at Brave Software
- **Organizations:** Brave Software, Joyent, manageStar, Raptor/IPDG, The Wall Street Journal
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** BA, Vassar College, MPhil, University of Cambridge, General Course, Economics, London School of Economics and Political Science, Doctor of Law (JD), University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law, High school diploma, Punahou School
- **Known for:** Co-founded and helped lead Joyent, a cloud computing pioneer acquired by Samsung, Founded Raptor/IPDG, which was acquired by ITW, Built Brave's business development and partnerships function around the Basic Attention Token advertising model

## Career timeline

- **1991-1996** — Deputy Editor at The Wall Street Journal; COO and VP roles with human rights organizations
- **2000-2004** — Led manageStar, an enterprise software startup
- **2004-2013** — Co-founder and executive (COO, Co-CEO) at Joyent, a cloud computing company later acquired by Samsung
- **2013-2016** — Founder and consultant for various startups
- **2016-present** — Chief Business Officer at Brave Software

## Achievements

- Co-founded and helped lead Joyent, a cloud computing pioneer acquired by Samsung
- Founded Raptor/IPDG, which was acquired by ITW
- Built Brave's business development and partnerships function around the Basic Attention Token advertising model
- Helped secure publisher, advertiser, and platform interest for Brave's opt-in, privacy-preserving ad network

## Latest updates

- **2021-11** — Joined a Grayscale 'Deeper Dive' conversation on Basic Attention Token alongside Brave CEO Brendan Eich.

## Links

- Website: https://brave.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-brown-2bb97317

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Last updated: 2026-06-14