Ryan Leckie, CPA

Ryan Leckie, CPA, is an award-winning advertising creative with a background in both advertising and accounting. With experience in top advertising agencies in Germany, Ryan has worked on successful campaigns for leading brands like Volkswagen and Burger King, earning accolades at prestigious industry events like SXSW, Webby, and Clios.

His innovative side project, Blood Type Bots, won the SXSW Interactive Innovation Award and captured the attention of major corporations, including Facebook, where a modified version of the project now resides.

Before his advertising career, Ryan worked as a CPA at a Big Four accounting firm and ventured into entrepreneurship by starting a company. Currently, he is involved in the family business in the specialty underground construction services sector, focusing on leading diversification efforts and managing various daily tasks.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Ryan is an avid IRONMAN race participant, continuously learning new skills such as the German language, piano playing, and front-end web development. He also engages in product buying-selling arbitrage through platforms like eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace.

Ryan welcomes networking opportunities and is open to connecting with like-minded individuals. He is also available to offer guidance and support to those in need.