Patrick Bet-David, known as PBD, is an Iranian-American entrepreneur and media personality. Born in Tehran, Iran, his family fled during the Iran-Iraq War, eventually settling in the United States. After serving in the U.S. military, Bet-David entered the financial services industry, founding PHP Agency in 2009. Leveraging his business success, he launched Valuetainment, initially focused on sharing entrepreneurial insights and motivational content. Valuetainment has since evolved into a wide-ranging media platform encompassing podcasts, interviews, and commentary on business, economics, politics, and current events. PBD is known for his candid, direct style and his interviews with prominent figures across various fields. He aims to enlighten, entertain, and empower audiences, particularly aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs, promoting principles of capitalism and personal development. A father of four with twins on the way, he resides in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. His content, especially the PBD Podcast, often engages with controversial and trending topics, reflecting his conservative-leaning viewpoints and commitment to free-market principles.