BRIAN CAMELIO
Founder
With over three decades of platform innovation leadership, Brian Camelio has built his reputation by creating industry-defining business models and technologies. His track record includes pioneering the foundational platform strategies that established entire market categories, developing patent-protected technologies, and delivering measurable results across multiple industries.
As founder of ArtistShare, Brian created the original crowdfunding platform that became the blueprint for major platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo and GoFundMe, which have collectively facilitated billions in funding. This innovation demonstrated his ability to identify market opportunities, develop scalable platforms, and create sustainable business models before mainstream adoption.
Brian’s strategic expertise has been recognized at the highest levels, including serving as an advisor to the Canadian government’s Department of Canadian Heritage on emerging business models and copyright reform. His insights on platform innovation and digital transformation have been featured at leading institutions including Cambridge University’s Judge School of Business.
“That is exactly what was playing in the mind of Boston musician Brian Camelio when he founded ArtistShare, the world’s oldest crowdfunding website for creative professionals, in 2003. Following the immense success of this brave new idea, other websites soon followed suit, and crowdfunding became a full-fledged industry.”
~ Forbes, 2016
“The Father of Crowdfunding.”
~ Inc. Magazine, 2011
Strategic Consulting Expertise
Brian combines proven innovation leadership with deep understanding of platform economics, intellectual property development, and strategic business transformation.
Platform Innovation | Creating scalable business models and technology frameworks
IP Development | Patent-protected technologies with market validation
Strategic Transformation | Government and enterprise advisory experience