BRINE STUDIOS

For brands at a turning point.

About

Brine is the personal studio of Brent Ethan Freedman, a creative director and strategist with over 15 years of experience shaping brands from the inside out.

Ethan partners with a handful of clients at pivotal moments, helping them launch new ventures or reinvent existing ones. He brings speed, clarity, and a founder’s mindset that transforms ambiguity into momentum and ideas into high-impact brands.

Before founding Brine, Ethan led brand and creative teams at high-growth startups across sectors including mental health, sustainability, and wellness. At Cold Start Ventures, he launched companies backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and SoftBank, which collectively surpassed $1.4 billion in valuation. At Apply Digital, he led a global rebrand and collaborated with brands like Kraft Heinz, Disney, and Coca-Cola.

Brine exists for those who see brand building as a path to growth.

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Brent Ethan Freedman, Creative Director