Ryan Lynch is the co-CEO 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 illuminate possibilities and harness them for growth. Ryan has led strategic initiatives for clients across categories and continents, including Pottery Barn, Diageo, Pfizer, Dyson, S’well, and Hyatt. Ryan lives in the Catskills with his husband, growing vegetables and pondering the future of humanity.