Ryan Wyatt is a prominent figure in the gaming and entertainment industry. As a New York Times Best Selling Author, he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field of gaming. Prior to his current position as CEO of Polygon Studios, he has held various executive positions including Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Gaming at YouTube, Vice President of Programming at Major League Gaming, and Head of Live and Esports at Machinima. With his expertise in gaming and esports, he has also been an Advisor at BreederDAO and a Venture Partner at BITKRAFT Ventures. Wyatt has been named to Forbes 30 under 30, The Hollywood Reporter's 35 Rising Executives 35 and Under, Fortune's 40 under 40, and nominated for a Shorty Award in the Gaming category. Business Insider also recognized him as one of the "Top Stars Leading Google's Entertainment Empire" and "The 33 insiders who wield the most power at YouTube". Wyatt is a graduate of The Ohio State University, where he honed his skills and passion for the industry that he has dedicated his career to.