29 | Founder & CEO, BCom Solutions | Forbes 30 Under 30 (Marketing & Advertising) | Candidate, University of Nebraska Board of Regents

From Tech-Savvy Teen to Marketing Powerhouse

At just 12 years old, Brent Comstock began tinkering with computers—a hobby that would eventually evolve into a thriving business empire. What started as fixing machines turned into BCom Solutions, a full-fledged digital marketing agency serving political campaigns, nonprofits, and corporate clients nationwide

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By age 19, while still a sophomore at UNC-Chapel Hill, Comstock was already leading a team of 15 developers, strategists, and designers—all while actively improving campus IT infrastructure and fostering innovation ecosystems

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. Drawing from his leadership experience at UNC, he helped launch initiatives like CarolinaGO and brought Adobe Creative Cloud to the student body, earning praise from university administrators

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Scaling BCom: Turning Passion into Purpose

Founded in 2008 when he was just 12, BCom Solutions initially helped small businesses with basic tech support. Over the next 17 years, it grew into a multi-million-dollar advertising and media agency specializing in social impact campaigns.

By the time Comstock was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 in December 2024—under the Marketing & Advertising category—BCom had generated over $100 million in social-value media impact and was earning more than $10 million a year

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Comstock highlights how BCom has funded large-scale movements like raising $3.5 million for a new performance space in Ashland and supporting global nonprofit aces

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On LinkedIn, he wrote:

“I’m honored to be named to Forbes 30 Under 30…with great teammates at BCom who dedicate so much of themselves to the purpose-driven (and sometimes grueling) work we do every day.”

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Navigating Business & Community: Launching Impact Projects

Comstock’s mission has always extended beyond corporate success. At UNC, he served as student entrepreneur in residence at Launch Chapel Hill, helped publish CarolinaGO (a daily-use student app), and championed Adobe Creative Cloud for students and faculty

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His leadership didn’t stop there. Serving on the Faculty Information Technology Advisory Committee and March of Dimes’ National Youth Council, he drove tech adoption and innovation—always with a community-first focus

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Bridging Generations: Political Ambitions & Public Service

In June 2025, Comstock announced his candidacy for the University of Nebraska Board of Regents, aiming to bring a youthful, millennial perspective to higher education governance

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“This campaign isn’t about scoring political points… It’s about people—students, faculty, families—and building a University system that reflects Nebraska values.”

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Endorsed by bipartisan leaders like Lincoln’s mayor and former governors and U.S. senators, he emphasizes practical issues like university funding, student recruitment, and regional economic impact

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What Drives Him: Purpose, Innovation & Community

Comstock attributes his success to a clear purpose: using tech and media to build better communities. He says:

“My passion is for innovation and entrepreneurship… Whether it’s tech-related or not, what we’re doing is … helping people build success.”

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This sentiment informs BCom’s core thesis: “Your mission, our motivation,” guiding both internal culture and client strategy

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The Next Chapter: Scaling BCom & Shaping Policy

Now 29, Comstock has his sights set high:

Expanding BCom into deeper segments—political consulting, community outreach, and global campaigns.

Transforming higher ed through his Board of Regents campaign, bringing real-world business experience to influence policy.

Mentoring a new generation, continuing his leadership through Launch Chapel Hill and broader entrepreneurial outreach.

“Connecting across sectors, across the aisle… That’s the type of educational institution we should want,” he notes

Recognition Forbes 30 Under 30, Marketing & Advertising, Dec 2024

Civic Role Ran for Nebraska Board of Regents (District 1), June 2025

Education UNC-Chapel Hill, Business Administration major

Why Brent Comstock Matters

Brent Comstock exemplifies the new breed of entrepreneur—digital native, socially conscious, and community-grounded. Leading by example, he combines tech savvy, marketing prowess, and civic responsibility. His rise, from a teenage computer whiz to a Forbes-recognized CEO and public servant, underscores the transformative impact of purposeful leadership in the 21st century.