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Lukas Dryja
ex-CEO & Co-Founder of Format.com
Lukas Dryja is the co-founder and former CEO of Format, an online portfolio platform for creative professionals.13 He graduated from OCAD University in 2008 and co-founded Format with Tyler Rooney, building the company entirely through self-funding.13
Background and Early Career: Dryja is a designer with an entrepreneurial spirit who identified a need for an easy-to-use portfolio website builder for creative professionals.3 Interestingly, he and his twin brother started an editorial website about computer animation when they were just 16 years old, despite knowing little English at the time.3
Company Achievements: With Format, Dryja built a platform used by tens of thousands of creative professionals across 140 countries.3 The company grew to nearly 60 employees and was recognized on the PROFIT 500 list of fastest-growing Canadian companies.1 A key distinguishing factor of Format was its commitment to remaining self-funded, allowing the company to define its own path without external investor influence.1
Current Status: As of 2022, Dryja is listed as the ex-CEO & co-founder of Format.com2, suggesting he has since moved on from his leadership role at the company.
