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Ryan Markman

Ryan Markman

CEO & Co-Founder Melior, AI & performance marketing expert, ex-Bain

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Joined January 2025
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Summary

Ryan Markman is a serial entrepreneur and executive with deep expertise in digital marketing and AI. He co-founded Melior, an AI consulting firm specializing in generative AI strategies and custom workflow builds for businesses. He helps companies leverage AI to scale, cut costs, and enhance data-driven decision-making. getmelior+3
Prior to his current venture, Ryan Markman was a key figure in the performance marketing space as COO of Metric Digital, which was acquired by Wpromote. At Metric Digital, he was instrumental in driving significant revenue and ROI improvements for direct-to-consumer brands through SEM, paid social, and email marketing strategies. vchiefs+2
His early career included a foundation in strategic consulting at Bain & Company, where he advised private equity and Fortune 500 companies, and roles in finance and business development at Goldman Sachs and Solve Media, providing a broad base in business operations and strategy. gemhack+1
Markman is a thought leader in the application of AI, particularly in hiring and business strategy. He advocates for ethical, data-driven approaches to talent acquisition and stresses the importance of integrating AI to boost team thinking and operational efficiency, contributing to discussions on major podcasts and articles. youtube+3

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Writing

Why great companies re-engage previous applicants

February 1, 2022

An article discussing the importance and benefits of data-driven candidate re-engagement strategies in talent acquisition, written from the perspective of a startup founder obsessed with making hiring more data-driven.

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How We Improved Canada Goose’s ROI by 79%

September 1, 2016

Details Metric Digital's successful SEM strategies for Canada Goose in 2015, resulting in significant revenue and ROI growth.

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Ryan’s Bookmark(man)s

June 1, 2016

A personal reflection on productivity and organization, detailing his bookmarking habits and tools for efficiency, mentioning his role as GM of Dandelion.

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make especially impactful investments in HR or payroll technology.

Aug 8, 2025