Bryan Beard

About Bryan Beard

With two decades of experience as a small business executive, Bryan has established himself as a leader in the SaaS space. Bryan founded Foundry Local, providing a digital marketing SaaS solution to over franchise operators, ultimately growing it from zero revenue into a multimillion-dollar business. Previously, Bryan served as founder and CEO of The Foundry Agency, where he provided solutions for companies like Chick-fil-A, Planet Smoothie, and NPR. With his expertise in experience design and product management, Bryan creates and manages user-friendly digital solutions that meet both the needs of his clients and their end users.

Experience

1. Founder & President

   Foundry Local

   Jan 2013 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

   Following a lean startup approach, built SaaS company from the ground up to provide an all-in-one software platform for franchisees of multi-unit companies- SaaS solution has helped over franchisee operators, at brands like Chick-fil-A, connect with their local customers. Operators manage a customizable local website, conduct their own email marketing and stay connected with their customers using an easy-to-use CRM- Lead all customer experience and product management, including data analysis, determining new features, driving design direction, and overseeing development + testing.

Education

• Furman University

  Bachelor's degree

• Miami Ad School (M.AD School)

  Graduate degree