Ryan Seekely

Allow me to introduce you to the phenomenon that is Ryan Seekely – this guy’s the real deal in the startup and engineering world. He’s been around the block, crushed it at some big names, and now he’s out here making moves that matter.

So, Ryan’s a YC alum from Summer 2007 – that’s like the OG batch, right? He jumped into the startup scene super early, trying to flip the script on music videos by turning hit songs into video game experiences. Think about that – blending music, gaming, and tech before it was even a thing. Dude’s got that entrepreneurial fire, always looking to disrupt and innovate.

His background’s crazy solid. He’s worked at Stripe, Quid, Maxis (the EA guys), Fuzzwich, Nifty, Habit Industries – all big names, all doing cool shit. He’s not just riding the hype train though. Ryan’s a legit engineering leader. He’s all about making software way more fast, team-driven, and expandable. Like, he’s the guy who jumps into the trenches, figures out how to automate shit, improve infrastructure, and makes sure everything runs smoothly – all while keeping the big picture in mind.

He’s got a B.S. in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, which is no joke. That’s where he kinda laid the foundation for all this tech wizardry. And now he’s based in San Francisco, still deep in the startup scene, blending strategy with hands-on problem solving – always pushing the boundaries.

What’s crazy about Ryan is that he’s not just chasing success for himself. He’s built multiple companies, some didn’t hit big, but he keeps jumping back in. That’s the entrepreneurial spirit – fail fast, learn fast, keep going. It shows he’s all about the grind, about building things that matter, and not afraid of a little bullshit along the way.

Right now, he’s the Head of Engineering at Column Tax – making tax stuff smoother with tech. But don’t sleep on him – his process’s full of hustle and smart moves. He’s got experience in automation, data processing, security, ML – basically, the whole tech stack. And he’s got that rare combo: planned vision plus raw problem-solving skills.

Long story short, Ryan’s a guy who’s been through it all – founding startups, working at massive companies, pushing tech boundaries. He’s the type of person who sees a problem, jumps into the chaos, and figures out how to fix it. That’s why he’s so important – because he’s not just riding the wave, he’s building the damn surfboard.