Brian Wong

Brian Wong is the Managing Partner of BW Growth Ventures and a dynamic entrepreneur known for his innovative spirit. Previously, he was the founder of Kiip (pronounced “keep”), a mobile advertising platform that disrupted the industry by embedding rewards into apps. Kiip raised over $40 million in venture funding and was eventually acquired in 2019. Wong is also the author of "The Cheat Code," a best-selling book published by Crown/Penguin Random House, which offers unconventional strategies for achieving success​.

At BW Growth Ventures, Wong focuses on advising and investing in early-stage entrepreneurs, leveraging his experience to help them accelerate their growth. The firm emphasizes supporting founders in their journey by providing guidance, investments in tokens or equity, and strategic insights. Wong’s recent initiative, "The Next Stage," is a public speaking program designed to build confidence and communication skills, reflecting his commitment to nurturing the entrepreneurial community. This initiative aligns with BW Growth Ventures’ ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values by making impactful programs accessible to aspiring professionals and leaders​.

He has been recognized with many awards for his accomplishments and leadership, including: the Top 20 Under 20 awards for all of Canada; Business Insider’s Top 25 Under 25 in Silicon Valley, 30 Under 30 in Advertising and 18 Most Important People in Mobile Advertising; Forbes’ 30 Under 30 in 2011 and 2012; Mashable’s Top 5 Entrepreneurs to Watch; iMedia 25; One of AdWeek’s Seven Would-be Mobile Titans; and the AdAge Creativity Top 50.

Before starting Kiip, Wong led key publisher and tech partnerships at the social news website Digg.com, where he accelerated the company’s mobile presence by launching the Digg Android mobile app.