Evan Wray
Co-founder, Mavely
Evan Wray is the CEO and co-founder of Mavely, a venture-backed social commerce platform that helps influencers earn commissions and products via a network of curated brand opportunities and top retailers. In 2021, Mavely was acquired by Nu Skin, where Wray continues to run Mavely as an independent subsidiary of the public company. Evan has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 and has deep experience in the digital advertising and technology industries. Prior to Mavely, Evan co-founded Swyft Media, the first emoji-ad network, where he pioneered the idea of delivering native branded content directly to consumers in OTT messaging applications. In 2015, Monotype Imaging acquired Swyft, where Evan continued to lead the organization as the Vice President of the newly formed Consumer Division. Following Swyft, he became a founding partner of Irish Beef, a quick service restaurant franchise roll-up focused on implementing culture and technology to accelerate growth. Irish Beef was acquired by the private equity group Equicorp Partners in 2018. Evan also serves as a Venture Partner for TMV, a leading early-stage holding company overseeing two venture funds focused on ideas that will transform industries and inspire new ones. In addition, Evan sits on the Venture Builders Advisory Board at Notre Dame, where he received a B.A. in Economics in 2012 and was a walk-on to the varsity football team. Evan lives and works in Chicago.
Biography
Evan Wray is the CEO and co-founder of Mavely, a venture-backed social commerce platform that helps influencers earn commissions and products via a network of curated brand opportunities and top retailers. In 2021, Mavely was acquired by Nu Skin, where Wray continues to run Mavely as an independent subsidiary of the public company. Evan has been recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2017 and has deep experience in the digital advertising and technology industries. Prior to Mavely, Evan co-founded Swyft Media, the first emoji-ad network, where he pioneered the idea of delivering native branded content directly to consumers in OTT messaging applications. In 2015, Monotype Imaging acquired Swyft, where Evan continued to lead the organization as the Vice President of the newly formed Consumer Division. Following Swyft, he became a founding partner of Irish Beef, a quick service restaurant franchise roll-up focused on implementing culture and technology to accelerate growth. Irish Beef was acquired by the private equity group Equicorp Partners in 2018. Evan also serves as a Venture Partner for TMV, a leading early-stage holding company overseeing two venture funds focused on ideas that will transform industries and inspire new ones. In addition, Evan sits on the Venture Builders Advisory Board at Notre Dame, where he received a B.A. in Economics in 2012 and was a walk-on to the varsity football team. Evan lives and works in Chicago.