Ryan Lynch is the Co-CEO and Co-Owner of Beardwood&Co., an independent, woman—and queer-owned branding agency based in New York City. Ryan’s mission is to “start campfires, even in the rain.” Campfires are where people share stories, food, and friendship—creating the right team, providing the kindling and spark to ignite it and harness the power for growth. Ryan has partnered with clients across categories and continents, including Pottery Barn, Diageo, Pfizer, Dyson, S’well, and Hyatt. Ryan lives in the Catskills with his husband and a lot of nature.