Ryan Blair grew up in an environment all too familiar within today’s American society. As a child, Blair was the product of an appalling upbringing. Abandoned, neglected, and abused, his story of triumph over tragedy, to become a highly successful entrepreneur and industry visionary, inspires his audience to overcome life's struggles, living the American dream of financial and emotional independence. In his upcoming memoirs “Uniting Minds” (Spring 2005), Blair describes his early suburban childhood as content and worriless. But at the age of 11 his environment changed and his whole world was flipped upside due to his drug and alcohol addicted parents. Blair’s story shares the emotional lows of a young boy who had it all, and then had it all taken away being forced to live in poverty and on his own. “Uniting Minds” details his first fifty memories as the most terrible experiences a young boy could endure ranging from his mother’s attempted suicide to later rescuing his mother from his fathers attempt to murder her. However, Blair did not let this adversity hold him down for long. Blair takes the reader on a mind numbing journey through the dark area of his past into the brightness of the present. By 22, Blair overcame great obstacles to live a life that far exceed his wildest dreams.
As a result of Blair’s early childhood he adapted some poor behaviors and beliefs about life. By the time he was a young adult his path was headed in the wrong direction, he had been kicked out of high school, couldn’t read beyond a remedial level and considered by many to be a rebellious troublemaker. By his own admission he was a single decision away from prison or death. For a period of time, Blair’s future did not seem promising. However, a mentor intervened and rescued him from his disempowering beliefs and poverty stricken environment. Blair’s mentor saw in him something that no one else previously had; he saw potential. His mentor began working with him, helping him set and achieve his goals, creating empowering beliefs and developing the self confidence necessary to pursue a career as an entrepreneur. Leveraging his new found attitude, at 21 years old Blair founded 24x7 Tech, his first startup, applying his street smarts and natural ability to lead people he grew the company to over $1MM in sales within just 12 months. By the end of his second year as an entrepreneur he successfully sold his interest in the company and achieved his first independence event. Yet, he wanted more, so he risked everything and in July of 2001, he founded his second venture, SkyPipeline. This time Blair wanted to test his capabilities and take his game to the “next level.” He wanted to prove that he could build an industry pioneering wireless communications company. To do so he would need to raise millions of dollars and that’s exactly what he did. In his book he describes the process that he used to convince the greatest venture capitalist in the world to back him. With just a few months of fundraising in the most difficult money raising economy ever, (just after September 11th 2001), Blair raised millions in venture capital and began his mentorship under one of the venture industries’ greatest capitalists of all time. Under Blair’s visionary leadership, SkyPipeline became the fastest growing most profitable Wireless Broadband Communications Company in the USA and was named the 29th fastest growing company in Southern California. In March, 2004 less than three years after founding the company, SkyPipeline was acquired by Nextweb in a $25,000,000 transaction.
Blair was recently named to the Business Times "Forty under Forty" and "Who's Who in Tech & Telecom Enterprises". He has been published and featured in many prestigious publications and news services such as the LA Times, Daily News, MSNBC, and CNBC.
Blair has conducted hundreds of lectures and seminars to leading corporations, universities, colleges, high schools, youth organizations and conferences. In addition to writing and speaking, he is an executive producer for his upcoming documentary about the start of his 3rd company PathConnect.
Blair’s upcoming media engagements include an interview on the October 4th award wining television show “Voices of Tomorrow” he will also be a guest host on the 4th season kickoff show of KidsTalk TV and has several upcoming interviews in national newspapers and magazines.
Ryan is on the board of directors of the Los Angles based KidsTalk Foundation and is an executive producer for the foundation’s award wining television show KidsTalk. KidsTalk is an educational TV talk show designed to provide an intelligent alternative for youth to voice their opinions in family TV programming. The show has garnered ten Telly Awards, bringing the total number of accolades the show has received to 45 awards across the USA.
Blair is an expert speaker in several key areas that include: Inspiration, Influence, Leadership, Overcoming Obstacles, Becoming Successful, Becoming an Entrepreneur, Raising Venture Capital, Goal Setting, Sales & Marketing, and Technology and Communications. Having experience in a variety of subjects, one of his key abilities is to customize a speech or a workshop to fit his audience’s specific needs.
A partial client list includes: MIT Entrepreneurial Forum, World Broadband Wireless Forum 2002 & 2003 Keynotes, Wireless Communications Association Keynote, Pepperdine University, California State Northridge University/School of Education, Westlake Village High School, Thousand Oaks High School, Newbury Park High School, Conejo Valley High School, Remax, Century 21, Hyatt, Holiday Inn, Xircom, Intel, Ambertel, Del Rey Laser, CalNet Technologies, Tri-Core Securities and many more.
“Inspire Your Life & Inspire the World”
Blair’s most popular speech is the true story of a boy born into a violently abusive, drug addicted family. This sad tale does not end in tragedy however. It rises above the situations to show how a challenge can turn into the foundation for major success. Blair inspires people (both young and old) to leverage the challenges and obstacles of life to become successful. He sets an example of how he overcame his personal obstacles himself. Having reached a high-level of success at such a young age, Blair’s story is an example of how a person can go from rags to riches in just a few years with the right tools and attitude.
His personality is passionate and inspiring. His speaking style is humorous and easy to identify with, creating a feeling of comfort and connection with his audience. He awakens people to the simple formula he discovered to be successful. Set goals, create empowering beliefs, focus and get the right mentors behind you. You will be amazed at the emotional journey that Blair will take you on, in merely an hour this empowering story of triumph encourages all to think of themselves and their mistakes not as a negative but rather as an advantage in life.
“You jolted us awake with your magnetism and your message. You were here to inspire my students, however, your enthusiasm is contagious, and I must admit, I have become as excited as the kids around me. I find myself reevaluating my life and discovering that I can accomplish much more as I reinvigorate my own attitude. Meanwhile, the students are talking about your message more each as they receive your encouraging e-mail responses to their correspondence. In each conversation, the students are reflecting on your message of attitude and goal setting. Your power is not diminishing with time, just the opposite, it is growing stronger." Nancy Schroeder, Mass Media Teacher, Thousand Oaks High School
"We hope you continue to bring your message to the students of California and support some old school values of persistence, diligence and vision. Entreprenueurism is alive and well in the minds of our students. Much of that spirit should be taken as credit to you and your crew." The Academy Team, Newbury Park High School, Digital Arts and Technology Academy
"As an educator of over 38 years... your seminar was by far the most high-impact, positive and meaningful experience...Your seminar had a tremendous benefit on students' morale, test scores and overall attitudes." Bill Csellak, Educator, Westlake High School
"As a professional athlete, a knee injury devastated my life. I could barely climb a flight of stairs and was wasting my life in dead end jobs. Ryan helped me channel my athletic competitiveness and drive into the business world. As a result, I excelled in the business world while doing rehab, but I gained the confidence to attempt to play again. I also gained the confidence to start my own volleyball clinic. Ryan showed me that I could apply my high standards in athletics to high standards in business and because of that I am not only a pro athlete but I am also a pro entrepreneur." George Roumain, Professional AVP Volleyball Player/ 2000 Olympian
“I am attending CLU as a business major. I just wanted to let you know that your motivation talk to local students caught my eye. I was flipping through the TV channels and I honestly stopped to watch your segment. I really liked what you had to say. I sincerely got motivated from watching you talk. You made excellent points and at the time of viewing the program, I felt invincible, sounds corny, I know. I feel that most people settle at just being comfortable and I think you would be refreshing for students at CLU to listen to. If at all you are interested, I would love to have you come guest speak here. I am not representing any particular club or event; I am just representing the students. If you have any time, please consider preaching to CLU. You are a great inspiration and I think you would have an impact on several. Otherwise, I do thank you for motivating me. If anything, I am glad I had the opportunity to listen to you speak. I hope you will consider my proposal. Thank you... " Ashley, California Lutheran University Student
Blair defied the odds to achieve a level of fulfillment that he never imagined growing up. He was so grateful to his mentors and the people who supported him while on his path that he decided to give back and tour local high schools and colleges educating students about what he had learned from his vast experiences. After one of Blair’s events aired on a local television station, he was so inundated with mentorship requests from students and community members that he decided to apply his technology and business expertise to the challenge and created PathConnect.com.
PathConnect is the world’s only free online community, designed to make mentorship and goal setting a fun and interactive experience. Its mission is to unite the minds of members and mentors by blending empowering live events with the tools and support structure of a community purposefully designed to help people achieve a life of fulfillment.
Thank you for your interest in Ryan Blair's inspiration entertainment events and curriculum. Blair travels extensively speaking at corporations, conferences, universities, colleges, middle schools, high schools, youth conferences, foster care and educator events. Blair’s company PathConnect.com has a staff of six people dedicated to growing the company and spreading the message.
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