
Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan
In 2020, we launched a podcast from Los Angeles and Latin America, to tell the human stories behind the entrepreneurial economies of the Americas. In 2024, as the world continues to change, and our challenges become more urgent, we’re evolving as well. Now, Rob will hold conversations with the world’s best “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” across all sectors of society and industry. We’ll talk with the leaders building the better world we desperately need, in order to Inspire, Educate and Empower our audience to improve their lives, businesses and communities. Plug in and Enjoy.
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This week, we’re diving deep into what just might be one of the most powerful forces driving impact and innovation: curiosity. Joined by the incredible Allison Byers, CEO of Scroobius and a true expert in Venture Capital equity and accessibility, we explore what it means to think entrepreneurially about the biggest cha

Ep 173: "Follow the Money: Why Startup Investing is Broken and How to Fix It!" with Allison Byers
A Broken Investment environment is an “Everyone” problem! What if the next big idea never gets off the ground — simply because the founder (maybe you?) doesn’t look like a ‘typical’ entrepreneur? In this episode of Entrepreneurial Thinkers, Rob sits down with Allison Byers, founder of Scroobius, to unpack the hidden ba
This week’s episode is a deep, honest, and timely reflection on the thin line between success and failure—and how those two words show up in the lives of entrepreneurs, parents, creatives, and anyone chasing big dreams. As summer winds down and life picks up again, Rob shares a thought-provoking conversation with Laure
Is an “exit” always every startup founder’s dream? What do most exits look like? What happens when your dream business becomes someone else’s? In this heartfelt conversation, Rob sits down here in Los Angeles, with Lauren Greger, founder of Rent-A-Romper, to unpack the emotional rollercoaster of building—and selling—a
In this warm, reflective episode recorded under the summery skies of Los Angeles, Uncle Rob dives deep into a theme that’s been following him all week: Gratitude. From unexpected blessings to navigating challenges with a clearer heart, this episode is filled with stories, insights, and powerful reminders about what it
Who are the fastest growing entrepreneurs in the USA? How much of the USA economy is created by Small Businesses? What if the key to launching a game-changing business isn’t funding or connections—but the story behind it? In this episode, Rob sits down with his friend, storyteller and entrepreneurial ecosystem builder