Ryan Grepper

Founder at Inventors Blueprint

📍 Portland, Oregon, United States

Ryan Grepper is a visionary entrepreneur and inventor, best known as the founder of Coolest. He masterminded the #1 funded Kickstarter campaign of 2014, raising over $13 million for his innovative multi-function cooler. He is also the founder of Inventors Blueprint and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montana.

His passion for adventure, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family is the driving force behind his inventions. The idea for his most famous product originated from a personal project to enhance beach parties, combining his love for socializing with creative problem-solving and a passion for making outdoor gatherings easier.

Ryans Coolest Cooler Kickstarter campaign raised a record-breaking $13. 2 million from more than 62, 000 backers.

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Experience

8 Years

Current Role

Founder

Job Level

Leadership

Location

Portland, Oregon, United States

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Priorities

Topics Ryan cares about

Product Innovation

As a serial inventor, he holds multiple patents for the Coolest Cooler and founded Inventors Blueprint, an online school to help others bring their ideas to market.

Crowdfunding Strategy

He led one of Kickstarter's most successful campaigns, securing over $13 million. He has spoken about the importance of timing, visuals, and pre-campaign community building.

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Career

Work history

4-2011

Founder

Inventors Blueprint

7-2014 - 7-2019

Founder & CEO

Coolest

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Media appearances

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Education

1995 - 1998

Bachelor of Science (BS)

University of Montana

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The University of New Mexico

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