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Ryan Patel

Global Business Executive/Senior Fellow/Host
Claremont Graduate University

Ryan Patel is a globally recognized futurist and go-to authority on global business, political economy, and corporate governance. An expert in scaling businesses, he's served both startups and publicly traded firms. He's a sought-after TV news commentator, Board Director, and Senior Fellow at the Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University. Ryan also hosts "The Moment with Ryan Patel," shot at the iconic HP Garage, birthplace of Silicon Valley.

Ryan Patel is a dedicated advocate for community engagement, championing innovation, social responsibility, diversity, inclusion, and technology. He lends his expertise to advisory boards at eminent institutions like Mastercard, The Drucker School of Management, HEC Paris, and more. Formerly on the American Red Cross LA Board of Directors, Ryan seamlessly integrates social good with business.

In 2015, he received the distinguished title of "Executive of the Year" from the Los Angeles Business Journal. Inc. Magazine featured him among nine executives and innovators catalyzing meaningful change in businesses. Ryan is also the 2020 recipient of the prestigious NAAAP 100 award and the US Senate Certificate of Commendation, acknowledging his outstanding business leadership.

Ryan is a multigenerational communicator, skilled at simplifying complex global business issues. He has been featured on CNN, BBC, Fox Business, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and more. Recognized as a LinkedIn "Creator to Follow" and esteemed as a "Top Voice," Ryan extends his literary talents to impactful domestic and international keynote addresses, spearheading campaigns with corporate and academic giants, from the World Economic Forum to The Economist.

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Events featuring Ryan Patel
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