Ryan Gottfried

Ryan Gottfried has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Ryan currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer & Product Architect at UtilizeCore.com, where they are responsible for managing an AI-powered marketplace that matches assets with service brokers/providers. Ryan also played a crucial role in launching fintech initiatives related to online payments and wallet services within the company.

Prior to their work at UtilizeCore.com, Ryan was involved in the development of a SaaS subscription product aimed at transforming the service management industry. Ryan also worked as a founding board member for the same company. Additionally, they gained experience in beta testing and consulting for large enterprises in the service delivery sector.

Ryan has also held positions at Forbes, where they served as a member of the Technology Council, and Vetty, where they worked as the Chief Product Officer and co-founder. At Vetty, they played a key role in revolutionizing the background screening process.

Their earlier experiences include being a member of the W10 Accelerator Class at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator, a Technical Product Manager at WorkMarket (an ADP company), and a Software Architect at ServiceChannel (a part of Fortive Corporation). Furthermore, they founded and served as the CEO of Guide U, a university web and mobile tutor marketplace.

Ryan's journey started with their role as a Venture Analyst at Reitler Kailas & Rosenblatt and their summer internship as an Equity Derivatives Summer Analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald, where they gained valuable insights into investment banking and equity research.

Throughout their career, Ryan has showcased their entrepreneurial spirit, technological expertise, and leadership skills, contributing to the success of the organizations they have worked with.

Ryan Gottfried has a Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Information Networks from the University of Michigan - School of Information. Ryan also completed a program in entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan College of Engineering. In addition, they participated in the Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program at The Wharton School, where they focused on scaling businesses. Ryan earned high honors at Portledge School. Ryan has not specified a degree or field of study at the University of Michigan. Ryan also holds certifications in USA Hockey coaching, Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), New York Boating Safety Course, and Level 3 Hockey Officiating from USA Hockey. Ryan obtained these certifications in various years.