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Patrick Bet-David

Patrick Bet-David is an American businessman, author, podcaster, and media personality best known as the founder of PHP Agency and Valuetainment.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Patrick Bet-David is an American businessman, author, podcaster, and media personality. He is best known as the founder of PHP Agency and Valuetainment, and hosts the PBD Podcast. Born in Tehran, Iran in 1978, he immigrated to the United States as a child and later served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne before entering the financial services industry.

Early life

Bet-David was born in Tehran, Iran, on October 18, 1978, and later immigrated to the United States with his family. Sources differ on some biographical details, but they consistently describe him as an Iranian-born American entrepreneur.

Business career

He worked in the financial services industry after military service and founded PHP Agency in 2009. PHP Agency later expanded significantly and was acquired by Integrity Marketing Group in 2022.

Media career

Bet-David launched Valuetainment, a media brand focused on entrepreneurship and related topics. He also hosts the PBD Podcast, which features interviews and commentary on business, politics, and culture.

Writing

He has authored books on business strategy and personal development. The best-known title in the available sources is Your Next Five Moves, which was a Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Key facts

  • Born in Tehran, Iran, on October 18, 1978.
  • Immigrated to the United States as a child after his family fled Iran.
  • Served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne before entering financial services.
  • Founded PHP Agency in 2009 and Valuetainment in 2012.
  • Authored the Wall Street Journal bestseller Your Next Five Moves.
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Canadian context

He has a significant English-language audience in Canada through business media, podcasts, and entrepreneurship content, but there is no major Canada-specific role noted in the available sources.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Bet-David?
He is an American businessman, author, podcaster, and media personality known for founding PHP Agency and Valuetainment.
When was Patrick Bet-David born?
He was born on October 18, 1978.
What is Patrick Bet-David known for?
He is known for entrepreneurship, business commentary, the PBD Podcast, and his Valuetainment media brand.
What company did Patrick Bet-David found?
He founded PHP Agency in 2009 and later founded Valuetainment.
What books has Patrick Bet-David written?
He has written business books including Your Next Five Moves and Choose Your Enemies Wisely.
What is his connection to the military?
According to available biographical sources, he served in the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne before starting his business career.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrick_Bet-David
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, founding of PHP Agency and Valuetainment, podcast and book information.
  2. Patrick Bet-David — https://www.patrickbetdavid.com/about-pbd/
    Supports: Military service, founding of PHP Agency, and early career details.
  3. PHP Agency — https://phpagency.com/patrick-bet-david-founder-chairman-ceo/
    Supports: PHP Agency founding date, growth, and business description.
  4. Integrity — https://integrity.com/teammembers/patrick-bet-david/
    Supports: PHP Agency founding, Valuetainment founding, and role as managing partner at Integrity.
  5. Amazon — https://www.amazon.com/Patrick-Bet-David/e/B006K8HXCE
    Supports: Author page, book titles, and biographical summary.