Ryan Holmes
Canadian entrepreneur, investor, Hootsuite founder, and LOI Venture co-founder
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Joined February 2025
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Ryan Holmes is a serial entrepreneur known for founding and leading Hootsuite, a prominent social media management platform, growing it into a global leader with millions of users. His entrepreneurial journey began early, with ventures like a paintball field and a pizza restaurant, before establishing Invoke Media, which incubated Hootsuite. wikipedia+2
Beyond Hootsuite, Holmes is a prolific investor and co-founder of LOI Venture, a seed-stage fund dedicated to supporting young entrepreneurs. He actively champions youth entrepreneurship through the League of Innovators, a charity he founded, providing programs to build entrepreneurial acumen for youth. loi+3
Holmes is a recognized thought leader in social media and entrepreneurship, regularly contributing to publications like Forbes and Fast Company. He is the author of best-selling books 'Saving Social' and 'The $4 Billion Tweet', sharing insights on social media strategy and leadership. forbes+3
Known for his innovative spirit, Holmes has also engaged in unique projects like co-founding Oristand, an affordable cardboard standing desk, and working on Kern.al, a platform for startup ideas, reflecting his continuous pursuit of problem-solving and new ventures. wikipedia+2
Work
Education
Writing
The $4 Billion Tweet
January 1, 2017Author of 'The $4 Billion Tweet' (also known as 'The 4 Billion Dollar Tweet'), a guide to understanding and maximizing the use of social media.
A Social Media Cheat Sheet for Execs
April 1, 2016Article on Medium discussing how CEOs can effectively use social media, drawing from his own experiences.
Saving Social
Author of 'Saving Social', a book discussing the dysfunctional past and promising future of social media.
Hobbies
Enjoys outdoor activities such as rock climbing, yoga, and paragliding. wikipedia+1
A self-proclaimed 'future enthusiast' with a love for Virtual Reality and a 'hacker at heart' constantly seeking innovative solutions. founderspledge
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