Ryan Block

Ryan Block has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and companies. In 2003, they started their career as the US System Operations Lead at RedDot, where they played a crucial role in managing technical operations and infrastructure. The company was later acquired by Hummingbird / Open Text. In 2008, Block co-founded gdgt and served as a co-founder, overseeing product development and building a talented team. Ryan successfully raised over $3.7m in funding for the company. From 2004 to 2014, they worked at Engadget, initially as the Editor-in-Chief, where they led the publication to become one of the most widely read technology publications globally. At AOL, they served as the Head of Product for AOL Tech from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, Block co-founded Oath, where they initially worked as the Director of Alpha, and then became the VP of Product. During their time at Oath, they focused on R&D and future product initiatives, as well as led product design at the Brands Group division. Ryan also played a key role in building a major new content platform initiative. Block served as a Cohost of the MVP podcast from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, they mentored at Highway1 from 2013 to 2016. Currently, they are a Cofounder at Begin, where they have built functional web apps and attracted funding from notable investors. Ryan has also developed unique technology, including OpenJS Architect.

Ryan Block attended The New School, where they studied Liberal Arts. No specific start year or end year was provided for this education.