Ryan Frederick

Principal AI and Business Advisory
Transform Labs, A Red Hawk Company
Ryan Frederick has had the privilege of being part of starting and growing several software and service companies. He has helped companies grow from inception, to viability, through to sustainability. During the evolution of these companies, Ryan has served on company boards and been instrumental in capitalization activities. Schedule Ryan for a speaking engagement.

Recent Videos

CEOs Unscripted: What It Really Takes to Lead, Grow, and Exit with Ryan Frederick
AI Transitions Are Personal, Not Just Technical—with Ryan Frederick
From Talk to Impact: How Ohio is Winning at Corporate Innovation with Ryan Frederick

Speaking Topics

Upcoming speaking events

October 19, 2026 – October 20, 2026

AI Rising - Keynote and Table

With Ryan Frederick
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October 21, 2026 – October 23, 2026

FABTECH 2026

With Ryan Frederick
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October 22, 2026

Goering Center for Family and Private Business - AI Series

With Matt Strippelhoff
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Books by Ryan

The Founder’s Manual

In this essential guide, Ryan Frederick shares his experience as a Founder along with countless insights, gained from years spent working closely with scores of start-up companies, that are guaranteed to help you on your journey to becoming a successful Founder.

Sell Naked

Whether you own a services firm or are thinking of starting one, you are contributing to at least 13 percent of U.S. GDP. That was the professional and business services’ share in 2019, according to Deloitte, and this sector is still growing.