Our founder, Ryan O'Donnell, has provided his leadership and innovative problem solving skills to the boards of for-profit start-ups, 501(c)3 non-profit organizations and public institutions.
Bringing the right leaders to the table and proper governance is critical to an organization's sustainability
Served as the President / Chairman of the EmployUs board of directors from 2015 to 2023. In this role, Ryan was responsible for spearheading the firm's strategy and ensuring the organization was living up to our investor's expectations. He managed the company through multiple rounds of financing, the acquisition to Hireology and the closure of the legacy entity that remained after the acquisition was completed.
Served as a board member from 2019 to 2022 for a new non-profit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. Start Now Philanthropy promotes financial literacy in K12 education through children's books, comprehensive educational content, and merit-based scholarships.
Actively serving as an alumni association board member and the Engagement Committee Vice Chair since 2022 for the nation's #1 public high school. In this role, Ryan oversees the alumni network platform, volunteer opportunities, and alumni events. In addition to his board responsibilities, he helps teach a class on entrepreneurship and advocates for increasing public education funding in North Carolina.
Served as the President / Chairman of the Pennies 4 Progress board of directors from 2012 to 2014, responsible for securing the organization's 501(c)3 status, grant funding, and distribution partnership before transitioning leadership to his cofounders to execute on the vision they had built together.
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We bring over a decade of technology, startup, and non-profit experience to the table. If you're working in these areas, we would love to connect and explore how we can team up 🙌 🙌 🙌