Co-founder, CEO
AI / Cybersecurity. Startup with an elite team solving a critical problem in the hardware security space. Raising seed in stealth.
Hi, I'm Ryan — I like to build things. From startups to relationships.
I am an avid enthusiast of tech, venture, philosophy, music, and design. I live and operate in the SF Bay Area with my family who inspire me every day. I like to hike Mt Tam and talk shop with domain experts. Get in touch.
Background
With a hacker mindset since childhood, I have spent nearly 40-years learning how things work by decompiling them. From synthesizers to computers to the internet. I built my first pre-internet BBS affectionately called the Ice House in my parents basement during a grey winter in Canada. As the internet hit, I ran through all things networking, web dev, zine publishing, and online business. Fast forward to the last decade and I have spent countless hours working with startups and leading teams of 50+ to bring design-led products and useful technologies into the world. From finance to brand, factory floor to board room, I have developed a unique set of chops to drive technology and innovation forward.
Education & Experience
Anthropology
University of Western Ontario — BA (Hons.), 2001. Linguistics and Semiotics.
Board Member · Co-founder, President, CFO
Mobility / Hardware. Built towable vehicle manufacturer from ground up with a group of brilliant designers and engineers. Handled fundraising, finance, biz dev, marketing, brand, and strategy.
Partner, Strategy
Design / Startup Incubation. Worked with countless startups to develop their business and market presence. Partnered with one of the top identity designers in the world.
Managing Partner
Venture Investing. Syndicate management and angel investment in early-stage hardware, software, bio-tech, and consumer companies. Placing educated bets from a design-meets-finance perspective.
VP, Product Management
Device Manufacture. Developed and co-lead manufacturing of various device and component lines, including SSD, power management, and cooling.
Dir, Product Marketing
Device Manufacture. Officially cut teeth in the hardware industry with the pioneer in after-market computer power supply and cooling devices.