Ric Elias

CEO and co-founder of Red Ventures, a portfolio of digital brands headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Survivor of Flight 1549, the “Miracle on the Hudson,” in 2009, which led to a 2011 TED Talk, “3 Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed.” Host of a podcast, “3 Things with Ric Elias,” featuring conversations with friends and noteworthy guests. Founder of Road to Hire, a 501(c)(3) that connects young adults with on-ramps to professional development and high-earning careers. Native of Puerto Rico, graduate of Boston College and Harvard Business School.