Ryan Duffy

Ryan Duffy is currently the Head of Operations and Creator Partnerships for Audio at Medium, a platform established by Twitter co-founder Ev Williams. In this role, he focuses on enhancing audio content and partnerships within the platform.

Professional Background::

• Co-founder of Knowable: Duffy co-founded Knowable, an audio education platform that was acquired by Medium in 2021. Knowable offers structured audio courses featuring lessons from various experts and has produced over 1,000 hours of content.12
• Previous Ventures: Before Knowable, he was involved in several startups:
  • He founded Digital Objects, one of the first NFT platforms, which was ahead of its time in the burgeoning NFT market.1
  • He played a significant role in growing Vidme, a video-sharing platform that was later acquired by GIPHY and subsequently by Facebook.14

Duffy's career reflects a strong emphasis on timing and innovation in the startup ecosystem, as he has navigated various roles that combine marketing, content development, and partnerships to drive growth in digital media.35 His expertise lies at the intersection of technology and creator economies, making him a notable figure in the audio content landscape.