Brian Fowler

Brian Fowler is a seasoned business leader with 30 years of experience in management, operations, and community building. As the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Insights Career Network (ICN), he scaled a volunteer-powered community to over 3,600 professionals and 33k+ LinkedIn followers, establishing a vital 501(c)(3) resource for career development and industry mentorship. The ICN hosts free biweekly virtual meetups for job Seekers & Allies and conducts original research of the insights labor market. Previously, Brian served as COO of CFMC/Survox (now Enghouse Insights), where he directed one of the original software platforms in Insights through a decade of digital transformation and international expansion, culminating in a successful acquisition. Through his consultancy, Brain Flower Services, he provides fractional C-suite leadership, helping startups and established firms architect operational systems and growth strategies. A published thought leader in Greenbook and Quirk’s, Brian writes extensively on the evolution of research careers, emphasizing how personal identity and AI skills define the modern workforce. His career is defined by a "community-first" approach, having spent over 25 years in leadership roles for the chapters of the Insights Association, the American Marketing Association, American Association of Public Opinion Research, and the Marketing Research Association. The Striver Series The articles appearing under Mr. Fowler’s name in Greenbook’s Market Research and Insights Careers Channel that tell the stories of individuals who work in our profession are largely composed by the subjects themself. Each Striver Series article is written in 3rd person by the person we are learning about in the story. Mr. Fowler works with each one as a guest editor, curator, and coach, helping the author and helping us understand their perspective and their journey.