Adam Ryan

Experience

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   Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life

   • Advisor

     Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs·Current

     Matthew Berry's Fantasy Life is a multi-media content company that delivers engaging and entertaining content to a purpose-built community of avid football fans.

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   Dirt

   • Advisor

     Jan 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos·Current

     Dirt is a luxury entertainment brand using emerging technology to tell the coolest stories about culture and collecting.

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   Workweek

   • Co-Founder & CEO

     Jul 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 1 mo·Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area·Current

     Workweek is building the next generation of professional networks. Imagine LinkedIn but built just for your profession. Everyone is verified, the conversations actually matter, and you’re surrounded by people who get it. It’s a place where you can learn from peers, speak the same language, and get better at your job while having fun. We’re making that a reality with some of the best B2B creators in the game: Go-to-Millions with Ari Murray, Hospitalogy with Blake Madden, Safe Space with Hebba Youssef, Marketingland with Daniel Murray, Limited Supply with Nik Sharma, The Wolf of Franchises, and Fintech Takes with Alex Johnson.

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   LightShed Ventures

   • Entrepreneur In Residence

     Jul 2021 - May 2022 · 11 mos·Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

     In my role, I built my own concept out of LightShed and helped their portfolio with brand, marketing, and media. LightShed is uniquely combining its thought-leading TMT research and media platform with an early stage venture capital fund. We have an unmatched Rolodex and industry visibility that we leverage on behalf of entrepreneurs.

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   SparkLoop

   • Advisor

     Jun 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs

     Acquired by Kit. We make the leading newsletter referral tool for creators and media companies looking to grow their email-lists faster and more affordably. The #1 Referral Tool For Newsletters

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   Payload

   • Advisor

     May 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

     The business of space.

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   6AM City

   • Member, Board of Directors

     May 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 10 mos

     During my tenure, 6AM City grew revenue by 3x, expanded from 8 to 25 markets, and solidified a strategic partnership with Tegna. 6AM City is redefining the future of local media as the fastest-growing, newsletter-first local media company in the country, delivering the most relevant need-to-know local news and events via a daily email at 6 a.m. The newsletters are a five-minute read, conversational in tone and politically unbiased. 6AM isn't in the business of manufacturing content to replace the local newspaper — rather you can think of 6AM as a distribution center for all local content, which specializes in packaging, distribution, performance, convenience, and profitability. Home - 6AM City Greenville's 6AM City eyes major metro market expansion, names new Content VP - UPSTATE BUSINESS JOURNAL

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   The Plug

   • Advisor

     Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 6 mos

     Acquired by ImpactAlpha The Plug is a subscription-based digital news and insights platform covering the Black innovation economy. The Plug — News & Insights

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   Healthcare Huddle

   • Advisor

     Apr 2021 - Nov 2021 · 8 mos·Austin, Texas, United States

     Acquired by Workweek. Keep up with the happenings in healthcare. Join our growing community by signing up for our weekly newsletter. Subscribe to Healthcare Huddle

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    Every Inc.

    • Advisor

      Apr 2021 - Mar 2024 · 3 yrs·Austin, Texas

      A writer collective covering every industry and job role, every broad theme and niche interest in business. Subscribe to Every

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    TCG

    • Operating Partner

      Mar 2021 - Jul 2021 · 5 mos·Austin, Texas

      TCG is a multi-stage investment firm dedicated to building consumer businesses. As a group of operators, creatives, and investors, we help founders bring authentic ideas to life. As a part-time consultant, my focus was consumer education.

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    DoStuff

    • Advisor

      Oct 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr·Austin, Texas, United States

      DoStuff is a network of local media properties run by local teams in 20 cities. 7 million people a month across those cities use our local daily emails, apps, websites & social handles to answer the question: “What am I going to do tonight?” DoStuff

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    Girlboss · Part-time

    • Consultant

      Sep 2020 - Dec 2020 · 4 mos

      Consulted Andrew Wilkinson and the Tiny team on the acquisition and merger of Girl Boss.

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    Pela

    • Advisor

      Jun 2020 - Nov 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Pela has a vision of a waste free future. We create products made of environmentally sensible materials, that educate and inspire a global community of people who are committed to making a positive impact on our planet. Lomi Countertop Composter Raises Over US$6.8M Via Crowdfunding Phone Cases: Compostable & Eco-Friendly Phone Cases | Pela Case

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    Recourse

    • Co-Founder

      2020 - 2021 · 1 yr·Austin, TX

      Recourse is the first-ever hologram classroom technology. In the midst of Covid-19 it is the best product on the market for a hybrid classroom. Within a few months our small team built the product and onboarded the University of Texas was deemed classroom of the future. Technology Launches Classroom of the Future | McCombs School of Business Hologram Technology to Launch Classroom of the Future - UT News

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    Section4

    • Advisor

      Sep 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs

      At Section4, we’re leveling the playing field by democratizing elite business education, making it accessible and affordable for millions of people, not just a few. We partner with world-class business school professors to create short, intensive learning experiences (we call them sprints) that our students love. 88% of them tell us they implemented what they learned at work in just 3 months. Business education for all

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    Under Armour

    • Senior Account Executive - Connected Fitness

      Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 · 10 mos·Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

      Recruited by a previous manager to help rebuild a team at Under Armour that had historically struggled. I sat in Under Armour’s Connected Fitness media division, which was responsible for monetizing Kevin Planks biggest bet, the $800M worth of acquisitions that involved MapMyFitness, MyFitnessPal, and Endomondo. We believed that a successful content arm could become a unique channel of commerce. My role comprised of building a book business from scratch, with an emphasis on the CPG vertical. The solutions I provided my clients included mobile banners, email marketing, rich media, content sponsorships, custom engagement opportunities, and large affiliate programs. My clients included Wonderful (Fiji, POM, Pistachios, Almonds), Sun Pacific (Cuties & Mighties Kiwi), Hormel (Applegate), Quest Nutrition, HelloFresh, and others. - Largest attainment on team in Q3, 101% of quota attainment - In Q4, when I left the company, I was at 120% of quota attainment - My average sales price was 3X of what the team had historically averaged - Salesforce pipeline accuracy averaged 50.24% with opportunities created vs closed won opportunities

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    2 yrs

    • Senior Account Executive - HP Account Lead

      Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 · 6 mos

      Spiceworks is the marketplace that connects the IT industry. Spiceworks was acquired by ZiffDavis in 2019. After more than a year and a half of constant achievement at Spiceworks I was promoted to be the lead driver of the HP, Inc account team, the largest client of Spiceworks. Through a strategic approach and working with numerous departments my goal was to grow HP, Inc. as an elite partner of Spiceworks. As a trusted adviser to the client I led our team to selling and delivering strategic programs that included media, content, market research, and customer insights. - Held largest annual quota in company of $6.5M - Closed second largest deal in company 10 year history equal to $1.5M - Managed over 100 different contacts spanning multiple departments; including printing, commercial systems, customer insights, and others - Received 2 consecutive Speed Racer awards and President’s Club

    • Junior Account Executive

      Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

      After being the most successful Associate graduate to date, I was provided the opportunity to focus on Mid-Market to Enterprise accounts. My role comprised of prospecting, pitching, closing, and growing relationships with less than 50 accounts. Products included display advertising, market research, content creation, email marketing, event sponsorship, and social. Renewed clients based on custom ROI reports via market share, pixel tracking, and social metrics. Clients included, but were not limited to, Dropbox, ViewSonic, and Toshiba. - Consistently exceeded 100% of quota, with an average of 132% over 4 quarters - Received 4 consecutive Speed Racer awards and 1 Closer award

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    Camp Kesem National

    • Alumni Relations Manager

      Feb 2013 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr·United States

      After a successful 18 months volunteering as the Founder and Director of Camp Kesem Mizzou, I was hired full-time to be a part of the Camp Kesem National staff. My goal was to create new and sustainable revenue streams for the organization so it can continue to grow 40% year over year. Throughout this year I wore multiple hats, providing me experience in a vast array of categories including: event planning, marketing strategy, donor recognition, development strategy, and cultivating major donors. My two key initiatives included developing the 5,000+ previous volunteers of Camp Kesem as source of sustainable revenue for the organization and creating Camp Kesem's Scoring for Good program, a partnership with the NFL. - Established Camp Kesem's Scoring for Good program to create a unique opportunity for both athletes and children who have faced a parent's cancer to come together as one. Resulted in numerous athletes financial commitment, Camp Kesem being an official partner of the NFLPA, and the launch of the Scoring for Good mobile application. - Developed and managed 4 new alumni volunteer programs, resulting in alumni volunteer engagement by 362% - Developed and created the content strategy to capture alumni contact information and engagement. Resulted in capturing 65% of all alumni contact information and an increase in average OR from 8% to 41% and increase in CTR from 1% to 9% Camp Kesem's 2013 Annual Report Scoring for Good article published by Buffalo Bills

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    4 yrs

    • The Hustle

Education

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   Christian Brothers College High SchoolHigh School Diploma

   Activities and societies: Student Government, Football, Wrestling, Track & Field, Spirit Club - 1 of 4 students to receive Student of the Year award given to class of 270+ - Voted by class to receive the annual senior 'Spirit Bell' award - 1 of 7 members of class to represent Student Government for 4 years - Founder and President of CBC Spirit Club - 3 year Captain of Football team - 1 year Captain of Track & Field team

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   University of Missouri-ColumbiaBachelor of Science in Education, Secondary Social Studies

   Activities and societies: Teacher of Secondary Social Studies of Missouri, Missouri National Education Association, Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity, College of Education Student Council, Camp Kesem Mizzou - Graduated on Dean's List from the College Of Education - Minored in Business, History and Psychology - Recipient of the University of Missouri's Multi-Cultural Certificate - Voted by peers as Senior Class Representative of the College of Education Student Council - Publicity Chair for the College of Education week - Founder and Director of Camp Kesem Mizzou Fox News previews Camp Kesem Mizzou MU gets grant for camp for children of cancer patients

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   University of Missouri-ColumbiaMaster of Education (M.Ed.), Workforce Education; Emphasis in Business & Marketing

   Activities and societies: Student Organization Allocation Committee, Camp Kesem Alumni Association, Camp Kesem Mizzou - Graduate certificate in online education - Specialized in Business & Marketing Education - Designed and implemented workforce training programs, from research to evaluation - Designed online courses for continuing education through learning management systems

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