Brian F. Martin

Brian F. Martin (born 1974) is an American entrepreneur, founder of the non-profit CDV – Childhood Domestic Violence Association, and author of Invincible: The 10 Lies You Learn Growing Up With Domestic Violence and the Truths To Set You Free. He was co-creator of the award-winning documentary that was released in 2012, The Children Next Door. 2Early life & Education Martin was born in Newark, New Jersey. His mother worked multiple jobs as a waitress and they moved frequently during his early years. The violence he witnessed in his family life became a source and impetus for his later work and creative efforts. Martin attended Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree. He subsequently received an MBA from Rutgers University. 2Career In 1999, Martin developed and managed a part-time business which became Brand Connections, a media and marketing services company. Martin sold the company to a private equity firm in 2008 for $150 million. He is also the co-founder of several other media companies, including Brandshare, Social Media Link, and Brandsho