Evan Katz

Evan Katz is the Co-Founder of Very Special Games, a company that creates and distributes party games for creative people.1 He has been in this role since January 2019, making it a tenure of over 5 years.1

Company and Products

Very Special Games specializes in easy-to-learn board games that can be played with anyone, including family members of all ages.1 Some of their bestselling titles include:

• Ransom Notes
• Abducktion
• Puns of Anarchy
• Charty Party

Responsibilities

At Very Special Games, Evan's responsibilities include:

1. Designing new games
2. Leading the paid ads team
3. Handling various business operations to keep the company running smoothly1

Background and Other Ventures

Prior to and alongside his role at Very Special Games, Evan has been involved in several other entrepreneurial ventures:

• CEO of OtherFoods Kitchen (August 2019 - October 2021): A shared commercial kitchen for food entrepreneurs in Memphis, TN.1
• Engagement Lead and Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Southern Growth Studio (February 2016 - May 2021).1
• CEO of Benefizz (February 2016 - January 2020): A sparkling probiotic drink company.1
• Founder of CopyKatz Creative (August 2012 - December 2019): A father-son writing team providing various content services.1

Education

Evan holds a Bachelor's degree in Business/Commerce from Rhodes College, which he attended from 2011 to 2015.1

Evan Katz's diverse entrepreneurial background and experience in creating engaging products have contributed to his success in co-founding and running Very Special Games.