Ryan Costello
About Ryan Costello
Ryan Costello is the CEO and Co-Founder of Event Farm, where he has worked since 2011. He has a background in computer science from Georgetown University and has founded multiple startups, focusing on user experience design and innovative event solutions.
Work at Event Farm
Ryan Costello serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of Event Farm, a position he has held since 2011. Under his leadership, Event Farm has developed a reputation for innovative solutions in event management. Costello has led the product development of the company's Experiential platform (EFx), which focuses on creating engaging and interactive event experiences. His strong emphasis on user experience design has positioned Event Farm as a competitive player in the industry.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Costello earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Georgetown University, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. He also attended Tabor Academy from 1994 to 1997. Costello's educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in technology and design, which he applies to his work in the events industry. His expertise includes user experience design, event technology, and strategic planning.
Background
Prior to co-founding Event Farm, Ryan Costello founded and grew three startups, one of which was successfully sold in 2007. He has over twenty years of experience in producing events and has held various leadership roles in the industry. Costello worked as the Chief Strategy Officer at MemberSuite, Inc. from 2020 to 2023, where he further honed his strategic and operational skills.
Achievements
Ryan Costello has made significant contributions to the events industry, including the development of a private tool to address cloud-based event check-in challenges, which led to the establishment of Event Farm. He has explored the implications of blockchain and NFTs for events, authored multiple blog posts on event planning and safety, and shared insights on running live virtual events. Costello advocates for higher standards in networking events and emphasizes the importance of crafting memorable event experiences.
Current Roles
In addition to his role at Event Farm, Ryan Costello is currently the Co-Founder and Chief of Strategy at JRNI Event Technology, a position he has held since 2023. He is also a Founding Team Member at ROAM - ACTIVE MEDIA, where he has been involved since 2022. These roles reflect his ongoing commitment to advancing event technology and enhancing user experiences in the industry.