Ryan Howard

Ryan Howard is an accomplished entrepreneur and advisor, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Buddy, a company that transforms pet adoption by aggregating available dogs and cats in the U.S. In addition to this role, Ryan is active as The Founder Advisor™, where insights are provided to help founders navigate the complexities of starting and exiting their companies. As a Venture Advisor at AI Fund, Ryan supports AI-driven healthcare ventures backed by leading investors. Ryan's influence extends to academia as a guest lecturer at top universities, including the University of California, Berkeley and the University of California, San Francisco. Additionally, Ryan is a Limited Partner and Venture Partner at K50 Ventures and an advisor to multiple startups, emphasizing a commitment to improving lives through innovative solutions in health and education.