Ian Bell

Ian Bell is an accomplished entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in the technology and media industries. He is currently serving as an Advisor at The Everyday Company.23

Professional Background

Ian Bell is best known as the co-founder and CEO of Digital Trends, a popular technology news and reviews website.1 He founded Digital Trends in 2006 with Dan Gaul, starting the company above a small furniture store in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Under Bell's leadership, Digital Trends has grown into a significant player in the tech media landscape.1

In addition to Digital Trends, Bell is also the co-founder of The Manual, a men's lifestyle website launched in 2012.14 Both Digital Trends and The Manual are owned by Designtechnica, where Bell serves as CEO.1

Entrepreneurial Achievements

Bell's entrepreneurial success has been recognized in various ways:

• In 2017, he was named a finalist for EY's Entrepreneur of the Year award in the Pacific Northwest.1
• In 2015, he was included in the Portland Business Journal's 40 under 40 list.1
• From 2004 to 2011, he received the Microsoft MVP award for Digital Media.1

Advisory Roles

Beyond his primary ventures, Ian Bell has taken on advisory roles in several companies:

• Advisor at The Everyday Company (current position)23
• Advisor at NMG Network (starting in 2022)3

Personal Information

Ian Bell was born on October 12, 1976.1 While his LinkedIn username is ianbell330, it's important to note that there are multiple professionals named Ian Bell, and the specific LinkedIn profile mentioned in the query may not correspond to all the information provided above.