Ryan Koop, a Chicago-based bootstrapper with a passion for creating something innovative, has proven himself as an industry leader in cloud computing. As a Co-founder and Vice President Products at Cohesive Networks, Ryan has always demonstrated a keen interest in solving problems in the software industry. He has witnessed the public cloud evolve at the confluence of virtualization, open source, and open standards, and has helped shape the industry through his thoughtful leadership.

Ryan completed his high school education at Saint Charles and pursued a business education at the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business. During this time, he developed a keen business acumen that he has used to build successful startups.

Prior to Cohesive Networks, Ryan co-founded CohesiveFT, where he served as Director of Marketing. He also worked as a Management Intern at MM Squared LLC and owned Prairie Gourmet. These experiences have taught him the value of going lean during the global credit crisis and have inspired him to persevere through frustrating, rewarding, and iterative processes.

Ryan's passion for innovation and his expertise in cloud computing, which includes virtualization and open source, makes him an excellent resource for any business looking to improve their software approach. His ability to think outside of the box and his commitment to excellence make him a valuable team member, and his contributions to the tech industry will continue to shape it for years to come.