Ryan Patel

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Global Business Executive | Board Director | CNN Contributor | Keynote Speaker | Webby Award Nominee | Host of "The Moment with Ryan Patel" Filmed at The HP Garage | Making Complex Topics Simple | LinkedIn Top Voice |

Los Angeles, California, United States
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About

Ryan Patel is a globally recognized futurist and leading voice on global business, political economy, and corporate governance.

An expert in scaling businesses, he has worked for startups to publicly traded companies; his deep knowledge in strategic global market development, concept scalability, digital transformation, global trade, consumer-driven marketing, branding & leadership development has made him a thought leader in the global business realm across all industries & serves on several Advisory Boards & Boards of Directors across different industries from social responsibility to technology.

🏢Mastercard Innovation Collective Advisory Board Member
🏫Board Director at Drucker School of Management
📝Diversity Committee Board Member at HEC Paris
🗞 Advisory Board Member at The Wall Street Journal
🗞 Advisory Board Chair at PEI Group


🎙Host of "The Moment with Ryan Patel" Presented by HP
📺 CNN Contributor
👨🏾‍🏫 LinkedIn Learning Instructor
🏫Visiting William F. Podlich Distinguished Fellow at CMC

🎙Keynote Speaker, Host, Marketing Campaign, Clients include: HP, Adobe, Mastercard, World Economic Forum, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, Reuters, Invisalign, Salesforce, American Cancer Society, LEGO, Money 20/20, National Association of Corporate Directors, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School, World Government Summit & more

🌟Featured in CNN, Fox Business, New York Times, BBC, CNBC, Entrepreneur, Inc, Forbes, WWD, Al Jazeera, Yahoo Finance, & more

🏆2020 Recipient of the prestigious NAAAP 100 award
🏅2020 United States Senate Certificate of Commendation - recognized his exemplary business leadership & contributions
🏆Inc. listed Ryan as one of nine executives & innovators who serve as an inspiration for how all businesses can make a difference - 2017
🏅Special United States Congressional Recognition for outstanding services to the community
🏆 Connect Award for Business Leader of the Year - 2018
🏅Los Angeles Business Journal Executive of the Year - 2015
🏆 Listed as one of the "Creators to Follow" by Linkedin Editor in Chief
🏅Linkedin Influencer & Top Voice Badge

👀 Focus/Specialties:
● Strategic Development & Leadership
● #Marketing, #Innovation & Tech Initiatives
● B2B & B2C Campaign Development & Spokesperson
● Building Top Line & New Verticals
● Sales, Training, & Personal Brand Development
● Supply Chain, #AI Ethics, & Fintech Trends
● Financial Markets & Investments
● #Entrepreneurship & Social Responsibility

Currently open to discussing new Board/Advisory opportunities
#Business #Leadership #Technology

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  • Drucker School of Management

    Drucker School of Management

    6 years 9 months

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      Board Director

      Drucker School of Management

      - Present 6 years 2 months

      Claremont, California

      The Drucker School Board Directors take a non-executive role in their efforts to support the dean, directors, and other administrators in the furthering of the School’s strategic initiatives and governance.

      Member of the Governance & Nominating Committee

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      Senior Fellow

      Drucker School of Management

      - Present 6 years 9 months

      Claremont, California, United States

      Senior Fellow at Drucker School of Management and Claremont Graduate University

      Built and taught a brand new course called "Global Leadership" and open to all students and disciplines within the CGU ecosystem.

      The course and modules cover the Global Economy, Technology, Innovation, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion, Marketing, Personal Branding, and Entrepreneurship.

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    Host of "The Moment with Ryan Patel" Presented by HP

    HP

    - Present 3 years 3 months

    Palo Alto, California, United States

    'The Moment with Ryan Patel,' an inspirational series filmed at the original 1930s 'birthplace of Silicon Valley'—the HP Garage. This Webby Award-nominated series features interviews with leaders discussing their paths to success.

    Season 3 is coming soon!

    "One thoughtful idea has the power to change the world."

    Guests include:
    AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su
    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
    Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
    Board Director at HP and Nordstrom Stacy…

    'The Moment with Ryan Patel,' an inspirational series filmed at the original 1930s 'birthplace of Silicon Valley'—the HP Garage. This Webby Award-nominated series features interviews with leaders discussing their paths to success.

    Season 3 is coming soon!

    "One thoughtful idea has the power to change the world."

    Guests include:
    AMD Chair and CEO Lisa Su
    NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang
    Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen
    Board Director at HP and Nordstrom Stacy Brown-Philpot
    HP CEO Enrique Lores
    Zoom Founder and CEO Eric Yuan
    NBA Chief Diversity Officer Lesley Slaton Brown

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    Mastercard Innovation Collective Advisory Board Member

    Mastercard

    - Present 5 years 4 months

    New York City Metropolitan Area

    Advisory Board comprised of like-minded experts and key leaders focusing on cutting edge trends and industry best practices.

    Host of the Mastercard's InConversation Series with the Innovation Collective

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    CNN Contributor

    CNN

    - Present 8 years 9 months

    Los Angeles, CA

    On-Air Contributor on CNN & CNN International Newsroom Live discussing the breaking news on global business, geopolitics, markets, international relations, economies, corporate strategy, global trade, branding, and more.

    The prime-time cable news program CNN Newsroom is a European breakfast show, Asia mid-day program that frequently rates among CNN's top 10 most-watched hours when simulcast on domestic and reaches up to 370 million homes worldwide.

    A few highlighted segments have…

    On-Air Contributor on CNN & CNN International Newsroom Live discussing the breaking news on global business, geopolitics, markets, international relations, economies, corporate strategy, global trade, branding, and more.

    The prime-time cable news program CNN Newsroom is a European breakfast show, Asia mid-day program that frequently rates among CNN's top 10 most-watched hours when simulcast on domestic and reaches up to 370 million homes worldwide.

    A few highlighted segments have been about trade wars (US and China), Apple reaching $1B, Tesla wanting to go private, Disney and Fox merger, Global Markets turmoil, Price gouging during Hurricane Matthew and Irma, Amazon and USPS, United Airlines and overbooking policy, Facebook and data privacy, Catalonia crisis, Turkey and Lira impact, Italy and the EU crisis, Brexit and more.

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    Visiting William F. Podlich Distinguished Fellow

    Claremont McKenna College

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Claremont, California, United States

    Robert Day School of Economics and Finance

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    Advisory Board Chair

    PEI

    - Present 9 months

    London Area, United Kingdom

    Advisory Board Chair, PEI Private Equity Network

  • Speaker/Consultant

    RyanPatelSpeaks.com

    - Present 10 years 9 months

    Greater Los Angeles Area

    Ryan has given talks around the world. His clients include companies, universities, and conferences like Mastercard, HP, World Economic Forum, The Economist, LEGO, Edison International, Salesforce, FIS, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Money 20/20, Nasdaq, G6 Hospitality, American Red Cross, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School, Osaka University, HEC Paris, and World Government Summit to name a few. His topics include global strategy, entrepreneurship…

    Ryan has given talks around the world. His clients include companies, universities, and conferences like Mastercard, HP, World Economic Forum, The Economist, LEGO, Edison International, Salesforce, FIS, National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), Money 20/20, Nasdaq, G6 Hospitality, American Red Cross, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School, Osaka University, HEC Paris, and World Government Summit to name a few. His topics include global strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation, digital transformation, tech disruption, personal development, diversity and inclusion, board governance and leadership.

    Due to his diverse background, he has been invited to speak across various platforms and industries from Healthcare, Human Resources, Fintech, Finance, SAAS, Travel, Cybersecurity, Financial Services, Innovation, Future of Work, and more.

    He has also been featured on CNN, BBC, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, CNBC, CGTN, Bloomberg, Al Jazeera, Nasdaq, Forbes, TD Ameritrade, The Economic Times, Times Now and more.

    More at https://ryanpatelspeaks.com/about

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    LinkedIn Learning Author/Instructor

    LinkedIn

    - Present 4 years 5 months

    New course coming out on November 11, 2021 titled "Cultivate a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset in a Remote Working World"

    Stay tuned as there will be plenty of opportunities for engagement around the course! I can't wait to share with you all!

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    Advisory Board Member

    Belgian Boys

    - Present 4 years 6 months

    Brooklyn, New York, United States

    Women-Owned Business with a majority female workforce. In 2020, named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America, in the top 50 of all food and beverage companies. Produce delights for every time of day, from breakfast to dessert, all made in Europe for sharing worldwide.

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    Diversity Committee Board Member

    HEC Paris

    - Present 3 years 11 months

    Jouy en Josas, île-de-france

    The Diversity Committee was created within HEC Paris at the end of 2019. This committee focuses on:

    Developing a vision of the students’ D&I, while seeking the support of HEC’s different stakeholders, such as HEC Alumni, the HEC Foundation, HEC au Féminin, and the school’s corporate partners, in order to build a diverse educational environment that is also culturally competent.

    Coordinating and supporting institution-wide efforts to ensure equitable educational practices and…

    The Diversity Committee was created within HEC Paris at the end of 2019. This committee focuses on:

    Developing a vision of the students’ D&I, while seeking the support of HEC’s different stakeholders, such as HEC Alumni, the HEC Foundation, HEC au Féminin, and the school’s corporate partners, in order to build a diverse educational environment that is also culturally competent.

    Coordinating and supporting institution-wide efforts to ensure equitable educational practices and opportunities for all students from abroad, as well as marginalized and low-income students across all HEC Paris programs.

    Monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness and implementing the changes required to develop a school that is strong in promoting D&I on campus.

    With over 120 nationalities and as many social and cultural backgrounds, the HEC Paris Community is a unique melting-pot that allows each student to better understand the world we live in. As future leaders, but first and foremost, as human beings, all students learn from each other during their courses and leisure time.

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    Advisory Board

    Trilligent

    - Present 2 years 6 months

    The Advisory Board represents an expert network of tech professionals from across key EU, UK and U.S. markets, covering both traditional and emerging domains including AI, cybersecurity, digital finance, green tech and digital health. The Advisory Board members bring a deep collection of strategic insight in the tech sector with former public officials, communications specialists, investors and technical experts among its ranks.

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    Member of The Collective

    The Washington Post

    - Present 6 years 1 month

    Greater New York City Area

    Member of The Collective at the Washington Post Creative Group. Where the WPCG team has created and invited the top thought leaders and influencers to build a community of passionate leaders who will help inform, create, and amplify the content that is created on behalf of the WP.

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    Nasdaq Trainer

    Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center

    - Present 8 years 3 months

    San Francisco Bay Area

    The Center’s trainers lead professional development efforts, equipping entrepreneurs with the specific skills they need to fill critical gaps and solve key business challenges. Trainers also focus on improving the trainee’s – capability, capacity, productivity, team building and performance.

    http://thecenter.nasdaq.org/teaching-community/

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    Business Contributor

    Fox Business Network

    - Present 6 years 4 months

    TV Contributor on Fox Business on "Varney & Co" discussing corporate strategy, board governance, management/leadership, and tech headlines.

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    Advisory Board Member

    The Wall Street Journal

    - 1 year 3 months

    New York, New York, United States

    Advisory Board Member of The Wall Street Journal Leadership Communities (CEO, CMO, CIO, CFO Networks)

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    Board of Directors

    American Red Cross

    - 4 years 1 month

    Greater Los Angeles Area

    The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region serves nearly 10 million people in 88 cities within Los Angeles County. Dedicated to helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. With focus primarily in disaster preparedness, response and recovery (including natural disasters and mass casualties), services to armed forces, international social services, volunteer recruitment, development and fundraising…

    The American Red Cross Los Angeles Region serves nearly 10 million people in 88 cities within Los Angeles County. Dedicated to helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help our community prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. With focus primarily in disaster preparedness, response and recovery (including natural disasters and mass casualties), services to armed forces, international social services, volunteer recruitment, development and fundraising.

    Also served on the Board's Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Finance Committe

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    Board Member

    GIVN Goods Inc.

    - 3 years 1 month

    Chicago, Illinois

    GIVN® Goods Inc. is a Certified B-Corporation and is a social enterprise dedicated to providing premium products that turn everyday purchases into meaningful good. GIVN® believes that giving should be easy, that the impact of your choices should be clear, and that by lowering barriers to giving we can help you make a meaningful difference in the world. It is the first North American bottled water brand to be certified as a B-Corporation

    The flagship product is GIVN® Water and proud to…

    GIVN® Goods Inc. is a Certified B-Corporation and is a social enterprise dedicated to providing premium products that turn everyday purchases into meaningful good. GIVN® believes that giving should be easy, that the impact of your choices should be clear, and that by lowering barriers to giving we can help you make a meaningful difference in the world. It is the first North American bottled water brand to be certified as a B-Corporation

    The flagship product is GIVN® Water and proud to have been recognized as a 2016 and 2017 Best for the World Company by B-Labs. Every bottle of GIVN Water sold funds one day of clean water for a person in need. It's that simple. You drink. You make positive impact on the world. GIVN® - give in everything you do.

    Currently in 42+ States, 1500+ Retailers, Delivering Clean Water with 4+ NGO Partners.

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    Vice President, Global Development

    Pinkberry Ventures, Inc

    - 5 years

    Santa Monica, CA

    Scaled the startup to triple in size to over 270 stores in 23 countries. GM of international teams for strategy, marketing, sales, operations, finance, legal and supply chain. Recruited over 20+ seasoned franchisee companies and secured over $2M+ deposits. Spearheaded new verticals such as growing the non-traditional model (e.g. 20+ airports), food service model (e.g. SAP), local flavor profiles and partnerships (e.g. Macy’s). Streamlined lead time on new country openings from 12 months to 3…

    Scaled the startup to triple in size to over 270 stores in 23 countries. GM of international teams for strategy, marketing, sales, operations, finance, legal and supply chain. Recruited over 20+ seasoned franchisee companies and secured over $2M+ deposits. Spearheaded new verticals such as growing the non-traditional model (e.g. 20+ airports), food service model (e.g. SAP), local flavor profiles and partnerships (e.g. Macy’s). Streamlined lead time on new country openings from 12 months to 3 months. Sample countries include Japan, MENA, Latin America, United Kingdom and India. An officer of the company and exited with the sale of the company.

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Honors & Awards

  • United States Senate Certificate of Commendation

    United State Senate

    Ryan Patel received the United State Senate Certificate of Commendation which recognized his exemplary business leadership and contributions.

  • NAAAP 100 Award

    NAAAP - (National Association of Asian American Professionals)

    NAAAP began a program to recognize the most exemplary leaders in the AAPI community. The NAAAP100 award is granted annually to luminaries in their respective field who, in addition to their considerable professional achievements, have made powerful contributions to elevating the AAPI cause. Previous award winners include the late Senator Daniel Inouye, Pepsico CEO Indra Nooyi, Superbowl MVP Hines Ward, and playwright David Henry Hwang.

  • Ojai Fellow

    Creative Artists Agency (CAA)

    Ojai Fellow
    • Top performers under the age of 40
    • Potential and current C-Suite Executives
    • Entrepreneurial thinkers with a proven track record of creating new opportunities and innovative solutions to business obstacles.
    • People who are passionately curious about the world around them with an appetite to expand their networks and communities.

    CAA Convene gathers emerging leaders for a more modern, global marketplace.
    The inaugural class of Ojai Fellows…

    Ojai Fellow
    • Top performers under the age of 40
    • Potential and current C-Suite Executives
    • Entrepreneurial thinkers with a proven track record of creating new opportunities and innovative solutions to business obstacles.
    • People who are passionately curious about the world around them with an appetite to expand their networks and communities.

    CAA Convene gathers emerging leaders for a more modern, global marketplace.
    The inaugural class of Ojai Fellows participates in unique experiences designed to elevate their professional and personal development, innovate approaches to business challenges, and create a career of adventure, purpose and impact with a peer cohort from across industries.

    In connecting this dynamic group, a new generation and network are created of thought-leadership prepared to positively impact your business and society.

  • 2018 Business Leader of the Year

    NAAAP SoCal

    NAAAP SoCal Business Leader of the Year, "Connect" Award

    https://www.einpresswire.com/article/442790576/naaap-socal-awards-ryan-patel-business-leader-of-the-year

  • 9 Executives Making a Difference by Inc.

    Inc.

    Listed by Inc. - as of 9 individuals who have devoted their business and their brands to changing the world. These innovators serve as an inspiration and model for how all business can give and make a difference.

    https://www.inc.com/joel-comm/9-executives-making-a-difference.html

  • Keynote - “Going Global: Lessons Learned in Scaling Startups“

    Nasdaq

    Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center
    San Francisco, CA

  • Keynote Address - "Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration"

    12th Annual Edison International Event

    Garden Grove, CA

  • Speaker - "Raising Awareness and Human Social 2.0"​

    World Government Summit 2017

    The World Government Summit is a global platform dedicated to shaping the future of government worldwide. Each year, the Summit sets the agenda for the next generation of governments with a focus on how they can harness innovation and technology to solve universal challenges facing humanity.

  • Speaker - "Going Global - Ways to Develop Global Brands and Teams" - Hyderabad, India

    4th Annual The Augest Fest- Asia's Largest Startup Conference

  • Speaker - "Metrics that Matter in Building Brand Success" - Delhi, India

    6th Annual Indian Restaurant Congress

    Entrepreneur India Media

  • Speaker - "Diversity Best Practices" - Long Beach, California

    7th Annual Diversity & Leadership Conference - National Diversity Council

  • Guest Lecturer - University of Nevada, Las Vegas - William F. Harrah College of Hotel Adminstration

    UNLV - William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration - Las Vegas, Nevada

    Lectures given:

    April 25th, 2016
    November 4th, 2015
    April 7th, 2015

    Lectures were on: Leadership and Management Competencies Needed to Be Successful within a Global Economy, Branding and Marketing, Creating a Global Service Culture, Strategies for Global Decision Making, Seven Steps to Going Global, and Career Management

  • Speaker - "A Few Good Men: Learning From Our Male Counterparts"

    National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) LA Signature Event

    Grammy's Museum - Los Angeles, California

  • Speaker - "Emerging Trends from Retail to Food" - Grand Rapids, Michigan

    51st Annual Food Marketing Conference

    Topics: Branding, Innovation and Consumer Product Goods

  • Award - 2015 Executive of the Year

    Los Angeles Business Journal

  • Award - Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition

    United States of America Congress

    Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community

  • Speaker - "Global Entrepreneurship: Key Principles in How to Lead and Build Brands Globally" - Osaka University

    Osaka University - Osaka, Japan

    Entrepreneurship Speaker Series

  • Speaker - "Leadership & Influence: How to Empower & Succeed" - San Jose, California

    Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference

    IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) is the largest international professional organization dedicated to promoting women engineers and scientists

  • Speaker - “Leadership and Influence: How to Empower and Succeed Globally” - San Francisco, California

    26th Annual Professional Business Women of California Conference

    PBWC - Moscone Center

  • Award - 2015 Southern California's Leaders of Tomorrow

    ALM Real Estate Media - GlobeSt.com & Real Estate Forum

  • Speaker - "Beyond Conventional Wisdom: Building a Brand and Accelerating Growth in Emerging Markets" - London School of Economics

    6th Annual London School of Economics Emerging Markets Forum

  • Speaker - "Leadership & Expansion Strategies: Global Retailers in Asia" - Imperial College Business School

    Imperial College Business School - London, United Kingdom

  • Speaker - "This Land is Your Land" - Cannes, France

    20th Annual MAPIC Conference

    Day 1 - This Land is Your Land: Tips from the experts for expanding retail

    Day 2 - USA Breakfast Panel: Expanding into the US

  • Speaker - "A to Z on Franchising" - Los Angeles Business Journal

    Los Angeles Business Journal Event

    Topics included - Franchising your business, Habits of highly successful franchises, Choosing the right team... - Los Angeles, California

  • Speaker - "How to Expand Globally"- Global Los Angeles Venture Association

    Global Los Angeles Venture Association (LAVA)

    Topics included - Best practices for entrepreneurs, How to build a start up, Building through franchising...- Century City, California

  • Guest Lecturer - "Power, Influence & Negotiation" - Brigham Young University, Marriott School of Management

    BYU - Marriott School of Management - Provo, Utah

  • Speaker - “Emerging Trends from Retail to Food” - University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School

    University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School of Business - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    2014 Penn Fashion Week

  • Guest Lecturer - "Principles of International Business" - University of Arizona, Eller College of Management

    University of Arizona - Eller College of Management - Tucson, Arizona

  • Guest Lecturer - "Leadership Styles" - University of Oxford

    University of Oxford - St. Hilda's - Oxford, United Kingdom

  • Guest Lecturer - "Real Estate Finance & Investments" - University of Southern California, Marshall School of Business

    USC - Marshall School of Business - Los Angeles, California

  • Speaker - "Experiences in Rapidly Growing Corporate and Franchise Organizations" - London, United Kingdom

    Lawyers’ Business Development Club - United Kingdom

    Topics discussed: Leadership, Cross-Functional Teams, International & Domestic Markets

    http://lawyersbdc.com/accolades-ryan-patels-talk/

  • Speaker - "Expansion Strategies: Global Retailers in Latin America" - Santiago, Chile

    2013 RECon Latin America Conference - International Council of Shopping Centers

    The Global Shopping Center Convention of Latin America

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