Brian Lischer

Ignyte

Everything you need to build a brand that’s impossible to ignore: Services, Training, Coaching

Founder & CEO

Entrepreneurs'​ Organization

Made learning fun again with educational programs that fueled growth for early-stage entrepreneurs (and tripled turnout in the process).

Board Member

BusinessOnLine

Supercharged growth for a host of brands with slightly unconventional (but wildly effective) strategies at a B2B digital marketing powerhouse.

Strategy Director

San Diego Instruments

Led a global neuroscience manufacturer out of the marketing dark ages, transforming print materials into future-proof digital assets that ignited business growth.

Marketing Director

Lischer Media

Ditched the rat race and went out on my own to help a range of clients achieve uncommon results with disruptive digital marketing strategies.

Marketing Consultant

Geary Interactive

Cut my teeth helping businesses navigate the wild west of early digital marketing, with search campaigns that minted internet gold.

Marketing Strategist

Follow me for daily tips on branding | Founder of Ignyte | Helping businesses grow with branding services, training & coaching

I studied in psychology in college, but being a shrink wasn’t for me.

So I became a marketer instead.

After a decade of working with nearly every type of business, I noticed a pattern…

Most of their problems weren't about marketing.

They were about positioning.

→ Slow growth
→ Hiring struggles
→ Price sensitivity
→ Investor skepticism
→ High customer churn
→ Low conversion rates
→ No real differentiation

Every single one of these stems from poor positioning.

Once I saw that, I couldn't unsee it.

So, I made the leap from marketing to branding.

I interviewed at every branding agency I could find.

But they all said the same thing: "You don’t have the right experience." 

So, I said screw it—and started my own.

Since then, I’ve built that agency into a multi-million-dollar business, spoken to thousands about the power of branding, and written for publications like Forbes, Inc., and Entrepreneur. 

Here's what I've learned: 

A better business starts with better positioning.

And improving your positioning? It's easier than you think.

You don’t need a huge budget. 

You don't need an MBA.

You simply need the right framework—and a little guidance.

Want to position your business for growth?

Here’s how I can help:

𝟭. 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 & 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.

Get actionable tips for building a better brand and deep dives on improving your positioning.

🔗 Subscribe → https://ignytebrands.com/better-branding

𝟮. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝟭:𝟭 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹

Gain the clarity you need to sharpen your positioning and move your brand forward—fast. Limited spots available.

🔗 Schedule → https://www.ignytebrands.com/brand-coaching

𝟯. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆.

Find out how Ignyte can help you grow—whether you need a brand audit, a rebrand, or something in between.

🔗 Explore → https://ignytebrands.com

Everything you need to build a brand that’s impossible to ignore: 

• Brand Services
• Brand Training
• Brand Coaching

DOWN Dating & Social Apps

President, Founder, Owner

MakeLoveNotPorn Academy

Investor

PEF Community

Member: Post-Exit Founders

Snowball: Make an Impact for Human Rights & Freedoms

Co-Founder & Volunteer

Colin Hodge: The Global Growth Expert

Partnering with startups on strategies & tactics for marketing & product growth

Advisor, Consultant, Investor

SOSV MOX (Mobile Only Accelerator)

Mentor

True Digital Group

Mentor-in-Residence at Startup Camp Accelerator

M17 Entertainment

Chief Growth Officer

CEO of 17Live USA

VP of Growth & Marketing

Paktor

As part of Paktor's Management team, I'm leading the high-growth division of Paktor, including incubated projects and acquisitions. Leaning on my expertise in organic growth / growth-hacking, we're building strong, sustainable social apps for Paktor and Paktor Labs.

VP of Paktor Labs / Head of Growth @ Paktor

CEO & Founder

17+ years in the industry and 100M+ users across the businesses I’ve worked with.

But that’s not my story.

Those are the results of years of learning, but my story is way more complicated.

My story is one of perseverance, honesty, and adaptation.
I’ve scaled startups organically to a 9-figure user base in a short time.

I believe marketing is not vague; it’s an honest conversation.
And how you “hack” growth is through understanding user psychology.
That leads to disruptive marketing and successful products.
That’s what I love to do.

Here’s a quick rundown of my journey into marketing & product growth:

Remember a dating app that blew up with a crazy name?
Bang with Friends!

I co-founded it and organically grew it to over 6M+ users before selling it.
(Trust me, I could fill a book with the wild stories from starting that app)

I’ve served on the board of a Silicon Valley social media company,
pulling in $200M+ in annual revenue, advising their marketing & product strategies.

As Chief Growth Officer, I led data-driven growth initiatives for 17Live,
Asia’s top live-streaming app, and launched its U.S. platform as LiveAF’s CEO.

Then, I bought back my dating app, now named DOWN, raised it from the dead, and grew it to the top 5 in the U.S.

I’m all about sharing my lessons and growing - both myself and others.
Whether it’s through writing, speaking at events, or working with startups,
I love passing on insights and learning from the amazing people I meet.

When I’m not working, you can usually find me exploring new cultures
and practicing new languages. I believe every conversation has the potential to spark something big.

If you’re into entrepreneurship, disruptive marketing, or growth hacking and want to connect, hit me up.
Let’s create something awesome together.

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