Ryan Kreager

Ryan Kreager is the Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame, where he plays a pivotal role in transforming technologies into startups and training aspiring founders. His expertise spans over a decade in various fields, including software development, business, psychology, and non-profit sectors.13

Professional Background

• Entrepreneurial Experience: Ryan has co-founded multiple startups, with notable success in creating OneParish, a donation and engagement platform for Catholic parishes, which he sold to J.S. Paluch Company in 2017.1
• Teaching and Mentorship: He has a strong passion for education, having received several awards for his teaching during his graduate studies in Cognitive Psychology at Notre Dame. He has also served as an adjunct professor at Holy Cross College and mentored numerous students through internship programs.12

Achievements

Ryan's contributions to entrepreneurship and technology have been recognized through various awards and grants, including:

• Elevate Ventures High Performance Startup Grant
• SUSBE Startup Grants
• Semi-finalist in the McCloskey Business Plan Competition
• Michiana 40 Under 40 Class of 2016

He is also known for pioneering efforts in the Catholic app space, being the first to launch an app that received official Church approval and one personally launched by Pope Francis.1

Personal Philosophy

Ryan's guiding principle is encapsulated in a family mantra:

“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care."

This reflects his commitment to fostering relationships and supporting the entrepreneurial community at Notre Dame.1