Ryan Buckley

Ryan Buckley is an accomplished entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in the technology and consulting sectors. As Co-Founder and CEO of Shovels since October 2022, Ryan addresses information asymmetry in the labor market for the trades by aggregating and analyzing relevant data. In addition to this role, Ryan serves as an Associate Professor at Diablo Valley College, where responsibilities include teaching general management and entrepreneurship courses. Previous leadership positions include CEO of MightySignal and Co-Founder and CEO of Scripted.com, showcasing a strong track record in developing and scaling businesses. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master of Public Policy from Harvard Kennedy School, and dual Bachelor's degrees in Economics and Environmental Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley.