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Ira Bodnar

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Co-Founder at Ryze AI
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Ira is the founder of Ryze AI, a platform that uses AI to run paid advertising campaigns. His experience includes consulting for tech and DTC companies at McKinsey & Company and leading growth at a high-growth startup. A serial entrepreneur, he has successfully built and scaled multiple AI-focused ventures, holding a bachelors degree from MSU.

Recent news highlights Iras resilience, as he is currently pivoting Ryze AI after rapid advancements from competitors rendered his initial product obsolete. His professional journey, which includes working in over 15 countries, reflects a global perspective and a deep passion for leveraging new technologies to solve complex marketing challenges.

He previously built and scaled an AI SDR (Sales Development Representative) startup to $150, 000 in annual recurring revenue.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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AI in Paid Media
His company, Ryze AI, is built to automate paid ads on platforms like Google and Meta using AI. He frequently posts about AI-driven marketing workflows and tools like Claude.
Startup Resiliency
After a competitor's update made his product obsolete, he is publicly navigating a pivot for Ryze AI, focusing on complex AI workflows for large ad agencies.
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Career

Work history

2025
Co-Founder
Ryze AI
2025 - 2025
Head of Growth
Exa
2023 - 2024
Founder
multiple startups
2019 - 2025
Consultant
McKinsey & Company
2018 - 2019
Off-cycle Analyst
Credit Suisse
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Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor's degree
MSU
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