About Ryan Vet - Investor, Speaker, Author, Entreprenuer and Sommelier

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About Ryan Vet, MBA

Ryan Vet is a globally recognized entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and USA TODAY best-selling author whose career spans leadership roles, successful startups, and impactful consulting. Known for his dynamic stage presence and actionable insights, Ryan has inspired audiences on four continents and worked with organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups.

With a passion for empowering leaders and driving meaningful change, Ryan’s work has been featured in Forbes, ABC, NBC, and more. Whether on stage, in boardrooms, or through his consulting, Ryan equips professionals with the tools they need to overcome resistance, foster growth, and leave a lasting impact.

Professional Experiences

Ryan Vet’s entrepreneurial journey began at age 14 when he legally incorporated his first business, igniting a career marked by innovation and leadership. Over the years, Ryan has founded, scaled, and exited ventures across industries while holding executive roles that have driven transformative growth. Highlights include navigating the revenue growth of a medical device company from prototype to FDA-cleared product, leading a rebranding and reorganization initiative for a $100 million digital marketing company, and assuming the presidency of an online education company, where the valuation soared to nearly $750 million. He also founded and successfully exited a gig economy platform revolutionizing healthcare staffing.

Beyond his business ventures, Ryan has held key leadership roles on non-profit and university boards, including serving on Elon University’s Doherty Center for Entrepreneurship Advisory Board. His commitment to empowering organizations extends to his work advising and leading businesses that, at their peak, reached a combined valuation of over $2.2 billion.

Ryan’s educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Elon University, an MBA from Purdue University, and certifications in Global Business and Change Management from Harvard and Cornell, reflecting his dedication to continual learning and growth.

Personal Background

Ryan Vet grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, where his entrepreneurial journey began at a young age. While studying Business Marketing at Elon University in North Carolina, Ryan met his wife, Jessica. After graduating, they married and settled in Durham, North Carolina, where they are raising their two sons, Braeden and Carter, and are excited to welcome a baby girl in July 2025.

Ryan is also a trained sommelier, having completed coursework through the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust. His passion for wine and craft beverages led him to invest in creating unique community spaces, blending his personal interests with his entrepreneurial spirit.

A committed leader in his church, Ryan serves as an Elder and teaches weekly Sunday school sessions for kindergarten through fourth-grade children, sharing his faith and values with young minds.