Bryan Ritchie is a successful business executive and educator with an extensive background in entrepreneurial ventures and academia. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Emory University and a Master of Business Administration in International Business from Brigham Young University. Ritchie is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Simba Chain, a blockchain technology firm. Prior to his current position, he served as the Vice President of Innovation and Associate Provost at the University of Notre Dame. Ritchie has also held executive positions at Vennli, Growthsport, and Bryan James Corp, among others. He has served on several boards, including Yorke Capital and Converus. In academia, Ritchie has held teaching positions at Michigan State University, where he was also the James Madison Professor and the Director of Novell. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and innovation.