Ryan Holmes
The digital economy that emerged in the early years of the twenty-first century created space for a new kind of professional — one who moved fluidly between technical work, business, and entrepreneurship. Ryan Holmes, born on December 30, 1974, in Vernon, Canada, became one of those figures, building a career that crossed several disciplines at once.
Holmes pursued his education at Okanagan College, the University of Victoria, and the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, grounding himself in both technical and commercial thinking before establishing himself as a computer programmer and Internet entrepreneur. His career did not remain confined to the digital sphere; he also worked as a restaurateur, demonstrating a range of professional interests that extended beyond the technology sector. As a Canadian working through a period of rapid change in how businesses and individuals communicate online, Holmes occupied a position at the intersection of software development and entrepreneurial strategy.
His path from a small city in British Columbia's interior to roles in both the technology industry and the hospitality business reflects the varied educational foundation he built across multiple institutions. That combination of technical training and business education, rather than any single credential or title, shaped the professional identity he carried into his work as an entrepreneur and programmer.
Quotes by Ryan Holmes
I think that Vancouver as well as Canada needs a boot camp for young entrepreneurs. We have already seen tens if not hundreds of people put their names forward to be involved in the program, and we just think this is an amazing way to accelerate what they're doing.
Social media has shaken up the world of sales, with Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter offering new ways to hound leads and unprecedented insights into clients.
I’m motivated by solving new and challenging problems, especially ones that people say can’t or shouldn’t be tackled.
Everyone told me you can’t build a major tech company in Canada. There just aren’t enough investors or engineers or top-level managers. Each day, I’m driven to prove them wrong.
Email is familiar. It’s comfortable. It’s easy to use. But it might just be the biggest killer of time and productivity in the office today.
Social media is the most disruptive form of communication humankind has seen since the last disruptive form of communications, email.
Everyone told me you can't build a major tech company in Canada. There just aren't enough investors or engineers or top-level managers. Each day, I'm driven to prove them wrong.
Social media is the future, with employers recognizing they need to start hiring people with the right skills.