Hi there, I’m Evan – thanks for stopping by. My friends call me Ev.

I’m an entrepreneur, and advisor, working on something new – with a focus on sustainability, circularity, and conservation. I have a creative and entrepreneurial background in the studio and agency world, with expertise in business development, brand building, and design thinking.

I was an early employee, and partner/co-founder, at a handful of creative studios and agencies – companies like Gin Lane (now Pattern Brands), Werehaus, and MBED. I’ve worked with day-one startups and global brands on a wide range of projects – everything from integrated brand and business strategy to growth, performance, and go-to-market launches.

Portfolio:

Outdoor: JanSport • Outdoor Research • The North Face • Trek Bikes • VFC
Lifestyle: ABG • adidas • Crocs • Levi’s • Reebok
Tech: eBay • GE • Google Play • IBM • Intel • Samsung
Startups: Issuu • LeadGenius • New Relic • SolarCity • Squarespace • Turo
Social: LinkedIn • Meta • Pinterest • Reddit • Spotify • Tumblr • Twitter • Vimeo • YouTube
Media: Complex • Hypebeast • Juxtapoz • Monster Children • Pitchfork • VICE • WSL

Education, etc.

Undergrad: B.S. in Journalism – Boston University
Teaching: Creative & Strategic Thinking – Academy of Art University
Awards: Industry Hero – Miami Ad School
Mentorship: SEED JudgeUT’s GSLI, Associate Member – SWAN
Postgrad: Digital Marketplaces – Stanford, Climate Innovation – Terra.do
Certificates: Creative Solutions – UT McCombs, Impactful Storytelling – SSIR

Contact:

Outside of work, you’re most likely to find me outside – with a bicycle, surfboard, or camera in hand. Occasionally, I share what I’m up to @EvRomano.

At the moment, I’m splitting my time between Austin and the Bay Area. Shoot me a note or catch up with me on LinkedIn and Twitter.