Chris Ryan is an American entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and CEO of Ryan Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage startups. He is also the co-founder of the popular online marketplace, Shopify. Ryan has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Inc. Magazine for his success in the startup world. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs succeed and has been a mentor to many. He is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and is a strong believer in the power of technology to create positive change.