About
Eric Ryan is a consumer products entrepreneur who co-founded the design-focused cleaning brand method in 2001, and later launched OLLY, a line of gummy vitamins and proteins, in 2015. He more recently co-founded Welly, which makes fabric bandages and ointments. He has received recognition including a Clinton Global Citizen Award and a spot on Fortune's 40 under 40.
Invests in
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerWellness & Fitness
Experience
- CerealFoundercurrent2021 — present
- CastCo-Foundercurrent2021 — present
- Welly Health PBCCo-Foundercurrent2019 — present
- OLLY PBCCo-Founder2015 — 2022San Francisco Bay Area
- Method ProductsCo-Founder2001 — 2017
- Hal Riney & PartnersAccount Planner1997 — 1999
- FallonAccount Planner1996 — 1997
Skills & more
Advertising79Retail22Marketing Strategy39Entrepreneurship33Start-ups40Integrated Marketing25Brand Development76Design Strategy7Brand Architecture26Product Development19Concept Development7Product Innovation7
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Market ResearchSocial MediaSocial Media MarketingConsumer ProductsCustomer InsightDesign ThinkingStrategyFrom Eric's professional profile.
Colleagues at Obvious Ventures
Amanda Denney
Marketing Director at Obvious Ventures
Amy Abernethy
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Amy Abernethy, MD
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Andrew Beebe
Managing Director at Obvious Ventures
Aneesh Chopra
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Anico Steffen
Senior Executive Assistant at Obvious Ventures
Arek Zarowski
Senior Associate at Obvious Ventures
Brett Hurt
Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Eric Ryan?
- Eric Ryan is a consumer products entrepreneur who co-founded the design-focused cleaning brand method in 2001, and later launched OLLY, a line of gummy vitamins and proteins, in 2015. He more recently co-founded Welly, which makes fabric bandages and ointments. He has received recognition including a Clinton Global Citizen Award and a spot on Fortune's 40 under 40.
- Where does Eric Ryan work?
- Eric Ryan is Obvious Champion at Obvious Ventures.
- What does Eric Ryan invest in?
- Eric Ryan invests in Consumer, Direct to Consumer, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where did Eric Ryan go to school?
- Eric Ryan studied at University of Rhode Island (Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communications).
Same school
Also attended University of Rhode Island24
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