Ryan Alberti is a career entrepreneur and decorated former United States Army Ranger with over 15 years of experience in building companies valued at nearly $1 billion. As a Chief Operating Officer at The Cool Down, Ryan currently drives operational excellence while previously spearheading initiatives at Bleacher Report and Bustle Digital Group that significantly contributed to their financial successes. During a five-year military career, Ryan served as a Team Leader in the 75th Ranger Regiment, earning recognition as the Regiment's Noncommissioned Officer of the Year in 2020. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Princeton University, where they completed their degree in 2004.