18 Years with Stew: Lessons in Loyalty, Longevity, and the Power to Evolve

Today marks a remarkable milestone for Evolve — Stew Law’s 18th anniversary with our company. Eighteen years. That’s not just a long time in business years — that’s practically a geological era in the modern marketplace.

In that time, the world has changed in ways few of us could have predicted. Industries have risen and fallen. Technologies have transformed how we live and work (the iPhone wasn’t a thing when he started with Evolve). Entire business models have been invented, disrupted, and reinvented again. And through it all, Stew has been here — bringing his expertise, his integrity, and his steadfast commitment to excellence to every project.

But Stew isn’t just a long-serving team member. He’s the epitome of what it means to be a world-class researcher. He has the courage to ask the tough questions, the authenticity to tell it like it is, and the precision to transform complexity into clarity. Our clients trust him not just because he delivers exceptional insights, but because they know he has their best interests at heart — treating their challenges with care, respect, and genuine curiosity.

The leaders we work with know that longevity in business doesn’t happen by accident. They don’t “wing it” and hope for the best. They adapt. They invest in research. And they invest in us at Evolve — in people like Stew — to uncover the trends, behaviors, and insights that keep them ahead of the curve. That trust is earned, project by project, through thoughtful work, honest conversations, and results that stand up under scrutiny.

That’s also the bigger lesson in Stew’s 18 years: longevity is built on belonging — on being connected to your team, your clients, and your purpose — and on taking pride in the work you do. It’s a byproduct of curiosity and responsiveness. You survive by asking the right questions. You grow by having the courage to act on the answers.

So today, as we celebrate Stew’s incredible commitment, we also celebrate the philosophy that has made his journey — and our clients’ successes — possible: keep learning, keep adapting, and never stop paying attention to the world around you.

Here’s to Stew. Here’s to 18 years. And here’s to evolving — always.