About Me

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.

Professional Profile

ryancharleston-homepic Hello world! I'm a digital marketer, futurist, product manager and tech geek with a creative passion and entrepreneurial spirit. I have over 15 years of professional experience across multiple industries and offer a deep understand in and passion for all that intersects art and technology. I'm a visionary and creative spirit that loves to conceive of and help bring innovative ideas to life through data-driven marketing and storytelling. Feel free to check out my resume, or you can connect with me on LinkedIn for more details about my professional endeavors!

Personal Interests

On a more personal level, I'm a Southern California native, but have lived most of my adult life in Arizona and absolutely love sunshine, warm weather and bodies of water. Whether it’s an ocean, lake, river, or pool, there's a good chance you might find me there! I'm quite health conscious, and enjoy hiking, baseball, weight lifting, yoga and more! I also have a deep interest in the sciences, mathematics, philosophy, spirituality, and a love for dance music that continues to inspire and energized me daily! blackline
  1. Digital Art & Technology 90%
  2. Traveling 70%
  3. Health & Fitness 80%
  4. Music 60%
  • It has been a complete pleasure to know Ryan over the past few years and I am honored to recommend him. Ryan has a deep passion for technology. His true entrepreneurial spirit is evident in everything he touches. I have watched him grow back of napkin ideas to revenue generating companies. He is the consummate doer. Figuring out a way instead of figuring out a reason that it can’t be done. He is definitely on my “ones to watch” list.- Patrick Schwind
  • I learned a lot about WordPress and integrating the digital experience from Ryan for the short period we worked together at CCG Catalyst. He has a clear vision of where he would like to take a company's marketing presence and has his finger on the pulse of current and up-and-coming technologies to get the organization where it needs to be in order to enhance its overall digital reach.- Maryanne Shew
  • I worked with Ryan at eBay Enterprise, where he was our go-to analytics and strategy guy for our digital marketing and lead generation campaigns. Ryan's ability to "get" the digital space in all its complexity is not simply a skill, it's more of a DNA thing. But more than marketing, Ryan has an entrepreneurial mindset that allows him to see connections in a variety of emerging tech spaces in a way that transforms them into opportunities. I highly recommend Ryan as a solid partner, colleague, team member and investment.- Eric Kingsbury