Brent J. Freeman
| Sir Brent J. Freeman | |
|---|---|
| Born | San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | University of Southern California |
| 💼 Occupation | Entrepreneur, author, speaker |
| Notable work | Roozt.com, Stealth Venture Labs, NonnaLive.com |
| 🌐 Website | sirbrentjfreeman.com |
Brent J. Freeman is an American entrepreneur and writer. He is the founder of several companies and social initiatives, including Roozt.com, Stealth Venture Labs, and the nonprofit Stealth Impact Lab. His work has been featured in publications including Forbes, HuffPost, GQ South Africa, and Mashable.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Freeman was born in San Francisco, California, and raised in Marin County.[5] He graduated from Redwood High School and attended the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in Communication with minors in Business Entrepreneurship and Italian Language and Literature.
Career
Roozt.com
In 2009, Freeman founded Roozt.com, an online marketplace that partnered with socially conscious brands and promoted ethical consumerism. The company donated a meal to a family in need for every new member who joined the platform. Roozt was featured in outlets including Forbes, Mashable, HuffPost, and NBC.
In 2011, Freeman was included in Forbes magazine's "Names You Need to Know" list for his work with Roozt.[6]
Crosscut Ventures
Following Roozt, Freeman worked with Crosscut Ventures, a venture capital firm based in Los Angeles, as an Entrepreneur in Residence. His responsibilities included advising portfolio companies on growth marketing and strategy.[7]
Stealth Venture Labs
In 2014, Freeman founded Stealth Venture Labs, a digital marketing agency that supports direct-to-consumer and e-commerce companies. According to the company, it has contributed to over $1 billion in revenue generation for its clients.[8]
NonnaLive.com
Freeman co-founded NonnaLive.com in 2020, a cooking experience where Italian grandmothers ("nonnas") teach participants traditional recipes. The company donates one meal to a family in need for every class purchased. The experience was ranked among the most popular on Airbnb during the COVID-19 pandemic.[citation needed]
Stealth Impact Lab
In 2021, Freeman established Stealth Impact Lab, a nonprofit organization that supports education initiatives. In 2024, it began rebuilding a secondary school in Tanzania at the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.[citation needed]
SVL Micro Fund
Freeman also launched the SVL Micro Fund, a lending initiative providing small startup loans to entrepreneurs from underserved communities. The model was inspired by the Grameen Bank system of microfinance.[citation needed]
The Alchemy of Joy
In 2024, Freeman introduced The Alchemy of Joy, a personal development framework that includes four core practices: the Self Eulogy, List of Joy, Priority Pillars, and Subconscious Priming. The system draws on elements of neuroscience, emotional regulation, and values-based decision-making. Freeman leads workshops and coaching sessions based on the methodology and is preparing a book on the subject, expected in 2025.[5]
Media
Freeman has contributed articles to Entrepreneur[9] and has been featured in various media outlets like ForbesForbes. In 2024, he was profiled in GQ South Africa in an article on evolving definitions of modern masculinity.[1]
Honors
In 2020, Freeman was awarded the title of Cavaliere (Knight) by the House of Savoy for his philanthropic work.[citation needed]
Personal life
Freeman resides in Lake Tahoe, California, and lives in Italy part of the year.[citation needed]
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Modern Masculinity: Brent Freeman's New Rules for Success". GQ South Africa. 2024-07-01. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ McNicholas, Kym. "Names You Need To Know In 2011: Roozt". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ "Roozt: Fashion for a Cause". Mashable. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ "One Man Enriches the World by Connecting Cause to Consumer". HuffPost. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "About Brent – Brent J. Freeman". sirbrentjfreeman.com. Retrieved 2024-07-07.
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ "Brent Freeman – Entrepreneur". Retrieved 2024-07-07.
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