Capital City Times

At just 23 years old, Evan Urquhart is redefining what it means to scale in the digital age. As the Founder & CEO of Cryptic, a modern media management and consulting firm, Urquhart has become a trusted architect for creators, investors, and early-stage startups looking to win attention; and convert it into long-term growth.

His journey started at 14, monetizing Minecraft servers and teaching himself how to build digital ecosystems from the ground up. By 16, he was managing creators with millions of followers, helping them lock in brand deals and navigate the complexity of growth. But Urquhart didn’t stop at follower counts; he began designing systems, workflows, and monetization strategies that turned viral moments into sustainable revenue.

Since then, he’s worked with over 500 creators and digital brands, including some of the most recognizable names in entertainment and social media. But perhaps his most impressive work lies in what comes after the fame.

“I’ve helped a handful of creators transition from being just entertainers to becoming business operators,” says Urquhart. “We’ve taken their online presence and evolved it into full-blown B2B brands; selling services, building product companies, and closing six-figure partnerships with top-tier firms.”

Cryptic now operates at the intersection of creator management, media infrastructure, and venture consulting, offering full-stack services to talent, entrepreneurs, and investors. The company’s core services span:

• Social Media & Personal Brand Strategy: helping creators, CEOs, and VCs grow and monetize their presence through platform-native content and audience systems.

• Venture Consulting & Startup Media; offering founders and funds playbooks on how to use content as leverage; for deal flow, hiring, fundraising, and press.

• Short-Form Video Infrastructure: with an internal clipping division producing thousands of viral videos monthly across TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Reels, and Threads.

Based in Newport Beach, CA, Evan leads a remote team of 30+ operators, strategists, and creators. His clients include everyone from celebrity creators to quiet executives running eight- and nine-figure companies.

What sets Evan apart isn’t just what he builds; it’s how he builds it: through quiet execution, systemized teams, and performance-first thinking. He’s not chasing hype. He’s building infrastructure.

And in a world where influence is becoming the most valuable currency; that might just be the most powerful play of all.