Ryan Olson

Co-founder & CTO

Ryan Olson is a co-founder and CTO of Retro, a friends-only photo journal currently in development. Previously, Ryan served as the Director of Engineering at Instagram, where they led significant projects including the initial versions of Instagram Stories, IGTV, and Collabs, and spearheaded Instagram Labs to explore experimental product development. With a strong background in engineering and design, Ryan contributed to numerous innovative features in mobile apps, including GIF stickers and backwards navigation. Ryan began their career in software development at Zaui Software Ltd. and has held various roles in the tech industry, including internships and engineering positions at Flipboard and Instagram. Ryan earned a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from The University of British Columbia with an A+ average.

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Aspen, United States

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