Big Smarts.
Bigger Hearts.
Since 2006, Braintrust has evolved into a strategic partner for brands seeking momentum in their marketing. Built on a foundation of integrity, transparency, and deep community ties, we bring clarity and purpose to modern marketing.
Our Story
When Kurt Ouchida and Michael Coldwell met, they were marketing execs representing rival resorts on the Las Vegas Strip. After leaving the corporate world, they launched Braintrust to build the kind of agency they’d always wanted to hire: smart, nimble, creative, and deeply committed to client success.
Two decades later, that spirit lives on. We’re a team of good-hearted people doing great work for great clients. Our strength comes from balance: different backgrounds, different perspectives, working in sync. We bring life into our ideas, and honesty into our process. No ego, no jargon, just the drive to push boundaries and make something meaningful. At Braintrust, growth isn’t a goal, it’s a result. When our clients win, we all move forward together.
Proud to be a certified minority-owned business
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What We Offer
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or magic formulas. We believe in solving real problems with sharp ideas — where smart strategy meets bold creativity, rooted in human truth. Sometimes you may need an integrated campaign. Sometimes it’s a single project or a focused service. Either way, we bring the right mix of insight, instinct, and craft to the table. We’re not about volume. We’re about intention. We listen carefully, and create meaningful work that inspires results.
Brand & Creative Development
Digital Marketing & Media Buying
Public Relations & Social Media
Web Design & Development
Passion with a Purpose
Our culture is grounded in balance — of ideas, voices, and lived experience. We come from different places, bring different perspectives, and believe that’s what makes the work better. Purpose drives us, passion sustains us, and respect connects us. The result is a place where creativity thrives, collaboration is real, and people feel seen. That’s Braintrust.
Right Brains. Left Brains. The Right Brains.
Our Values
We’re a team driven by curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our values influence everything we do; from how we collaborate to how we produce meaningful work. They aren’t just listed in our handbook; they are the principles that shape our culture and the way we show up every day for our clients, our community, and each other.
Inclusion
Maintain an atmosphere of engagement that enables and welcomes all ideas, thoughts, and people.
Growth
We believe growth is more than an outcome—it's a mindset, a process, and a practice. Curiosity keeps us sharp. Courage keeps us moving. Commitment makes it matter.
Passion
Show a deliberate devotion to our work, our industry, and our clients.
Respect
Reject negativity and value the abilities, qualities, and achievements of yourself and your co-workers.
Knowledge
Be the expert of your craft by remaining curious and dedicated to learning, experiencing, and understanding your discipline.
A Culture of Why
Every day, we‘re on a mission to inspire: our clients, our colleagues, our communities, and ourselves. We want to make things better whether that’s a brand, a business, an idea, or a bottom line. With courage to explore new possibilities in an ever-changing world, we pursue our mission with a balanced approach, always striving to be better. We are more than an agency; we’re a partner for those who embrace growth and possibility. We also like dogs.