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I'm glad you're here. I've been blessed to serve many roles in life. Each role has taught me lessons that I've catalyzed into experiential models used to drive results for the engagements I'm involved with. Curiosity is my superpower and I'm not afraid to ask you to read the giant bio below, but do so at your own risk. :)
Ryan C. Grulich
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Ryan C. Grulich is helping organizations, creators, and communities clarify vision, align strategy, and move ideas into action.
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Ryan is an interdisciplinary executive, director, and consultant whose 20-year career spans live entertainment, film, experiential marketing, and emerging technologies. His work blends organizational leadership, communication strategy, and creative innovation.
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As a former CEO and strategic advisor, Ryan has led teams through periods of rapid growth and transformation, guiding creative and technology-driven organizations toward operational clarity and sustainable impact. His experience includes leading business development for Metropolis Technologies, directing award-winning media projects with Creepy Kingdom and Pixelworth LLC, owning and operating a scaling commercial cleaning company and producing original creative IP.
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Drawing from a foundation in organizational leadership, Ryan works with clients to connect purpose and execution through systems thinking, human-centered design, and story-driven strategy. His consulting spans industries, from creative and cultural nonprofits to technology, hospitality, and education. Along the way he is helping teams find focus, alignment, and measurable momentum.
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Ryan earned his M.A. in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and holds a diverse professional background that integrates business development, production, communication design, and applied technology. He is a member of the University of Central Florida Theatre Arts Professional Advisory Board and an active participant in Los Angeles and Orlando's creative economy.
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He lives in Orlando, Florida with his family, two dogs, and a horse—balancing his consulting practice with filmmaking, event production, and his small business.