About
Ryan Kreager is CTO and cofounder of Rides2U. His career spans faith-focused technology and entrepreneurship, including work on the first app approved by the Catholic Church and an app launched by Pope Francis. He has personally built over a dozen software products, mentored founders of more than 30 others, helped build and sell a SaaS company, and led a business turnaround for an IoT startup.
Founder & CTO at Rides2U
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Co-founders at Rides2U
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Chad MastaghFounder & CEO
Experience
- Rides2UCTO & Cofoundercurrent2025 — presentSouth Bend, Indiana, United States
- University of Notre DameAssistant Director of Entrepreneurship2022 — 2025
- University of Notre DameSoftware Architect in Residence2021 — 2022South Bend, IN
- University of Notre DameInterim CEO, Frost Solutions2020 — 2021South Bend, Indiana, United States
- University of Notre DameSoftware Architect in Residence and Capstone Project Specialist/Adviser2020South Bend, Indiana, United States
- Kreager ConsultingFounder / Developer2014 — 2025South Bend, IN
- JS Paluch Company, Inc.Senior Product Manager2017 — 2020South Bend, Indiana Area
- Growing the FaithCEO & Technical Co-Founder2013 — 2017South Bend, IN
- Little i Apps, LLCFounder / Developer2010 — 2013
- Holy Cross CollegeHall Director2008 — 2013
- Holy Cross CollegeAdjunct Professor of Psychology2010 — 2012
- University of Notre DamePh.D. Student2006 — 2012
- Peerless Midwest, Inc.Web Developer2005
- Franciscan University of SteubenvilleComputer Technician2004 — 2005
Skills & more
Consulting1Venture Development1Product Research1DevOpsArtificial Intelligence (AI)CIOsApplication ArchitectureNew Product RolloutSolutions EngineeringSoftware ImplementationStrategic ConsultingSoftware Integration
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Strategic LeadershipDigital TransformationSoftware DevelopmentBoard RelationsEngineering ManagementPlatform ArchitectureTeam LeadershipCloud ComputingTechnology LeadershipAmazon Web Services (AWS)FlutterJavaFrom Ryan's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Kreager?
- Ryan Kreager is CTO and cofounder of Rides2U. His career spans faith-focused technology and entrepreneurship, including work on the first app approved by the Catholic Church and an app launched by Pope Francis. He has personally built over a dozen software products, mentored founders of more than 30 others, helped build and sell a SaaS company, and led a business turnaround for an IoT startup.
- Where does Ryan Kreager work?
- Ryan Kreager is Founder & CTO of Rides2U.
- What companies did Ryan Kreager found?
- Ryan Kreager founded Rides2U.
- Where did Ryan Kreager go to school?
- Ryan Kreager studied at University of Notre Dame (Master of Arts (M.A.), Cognitive Psychology); Franciscan University of Steubenville (B.A, Psychology); Holy Cross College (A.A. with a, Business).
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University of Notre Dame mafia45
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Shared employers
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