Ryan Patel

Ryan Patel

Keynote Speaker: Global Business Executive, CNN Contributor, Senior Fellow at Drucker School

Ryan Patel Biography

Ryan Patel, a global business executive, is recognized as a thought leader in global business and an expert in scaling companies and brands. His extensive knowledge in economies, innovation, strategy, and consumer trends has established him as a proficient figure in growing both startups and publicly traded companies worldwide. He is a regular CNN contributor and serves as a Senior Fellow with the Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University.

During his tenure as the Vice President of Global Development at Pinkberry, Patel significantly broadened the company's international reach, increasing its presence from less than 95 locations to over 270 stores across North America, Europe, MENA, Asia, and Latin America. This expansion marked one of the fastest growth phases for the retail brand. Patel's ability to navigate the complexities of global markets and adapt to evolving business trends has been crucial in formulating effective growth strategies and leading cross-functional teams in various cultural settings. His career includes pivotal roles at notable companies such as Wet Seal Retail, Inc. (Arden B and Wet Seal), Jamba Juice, BJ’s Restaurants, Inc., and Panda Restaurant Group Inc. (Panda Express).

Patel is dedicated to community service and currently serves on several advisory boards, including those for technology and corporate governance, and is a Board Director at the American Red Cross LA. His integration of social responsibility with business objectives encourages practical, real-world discussions beneficial to both students and professionals. Patel's achievements have earned him multiple accolades, including "Executive of the Year" by the Los Angeles Business Journal in 2015 and the "Connect" Award for Business Leader of the Year in 2018 by NAAAP SoCal. In 2020, he received the prestigious NAAAP 100 award. Additionally, Patel continues to contribute to various media outlets such as BBC, Fox Business, and Yahoo Finance, enhancing his visibility and influence across global platforms. He holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MBA from the Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and has completed the Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Certification from the UCLA Anderson School of Management Executive Program.

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Ryan Patel Speaking Topics

Cultivate a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset

Entrepreneurs don't wait to adapt to change—they drive it. And with remote work dissolving boundaries right and left, any entrepreneur looking to scale their business and career needs to foster a more global mindset. In this talk, Ryan Patel shows you how, detailing why it's critical to think globally and how to put this new mindset into practice.

Before showing how to layer on a more international perspective, Ryan shares how to evaluate your current mindset. He then goes over how to take advantage of your status as a remote worker to help yourself and others become more global thinkers. After helping you set your foundation, he provides tips for building your expertise through deep research, scaling your personal network, and signaling to the world that you're a leader who’s ready to build globally.

Entrepreneurship: Going Corporate or Franchise

The perception of the term “franchise” has evolved dramatically from 10 years ago to now. Within the past several years, countries from all across the globe have sought and accepted a proliferation of franchise concepts from the United States and other developed countries. Franchises have been able to enter into many countries and grow at a rapid pace. New franchise opportunities become the focus of local news stories and weave their way into daily conversations in the local regions between customers, friends and even students in the classroom. Ryan Patel coaches entrepreneurs and provides guiding principles in evaluating opportunities.

Emerging Growth & Trends from Retail to Food

How does fashion and food go together? Ryan Patel will explain the trends that are happening not just within the US, but on a global level. As someone who understands the retail business, he has quickly developed relationships and experiences with major department stores to the smallest food kiosks. He’ll explain how brands you love sometimes have strategies that intertwine.

Going Global: Ways to Develop Global Brands

For many looking from the outside in, global expansion and entering new markets seems to be a “no brainer.” One can only wish it was that easy. The world is a large place with key differences from country to country which can support different business models. Ryan Patel will provide different strategies and illustrate key principles to provide stories and examples of other brands. Patel offers a unique and rare glimpse to audiences in balancing business development needs and protecting the brand. From lessons learned to shared values, global expansion appears to have a blank canvas with an unlimited amount of opportunities to add a splash of color.

Leadership & Influence: How to Empower & Succeed

We live in a society where leaders do not have to just lead by example, but need to build highly effective teams to accomplish consistently higher goals. Ryan Patel has gained insight from many of the top CEOs and will take you on a journey from lessons learned and his philosophy in how to succeed. From the power of persuasion to cultivating entrepreneurial spirit within an organization, Patel will empower his audience in unique ways, easily accessible to entrepreneurs of all levels.

Ryan Patel Videos

Lisa Su in Conversation with Ryan Patel | SXSW 2024
Ryan Patel discusses Single's Day shopping - YouTube
Ryan Patel discusses the possible global impact of the U.S.-China ...

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What topics does Ryan Patel speak about?

Ryan Patel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Retail, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Economy, Business Leadership, Marketing, Innovation, Business Growth and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Ryan Patel travel from?

Ryan Patel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Ryan Patel?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ryan Patel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ryan Patel for your next private or corporate function.

What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ryan Patel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.


Ryan Patel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Retail and Leadership. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ryan Patel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are R "Ray" Wang, Jennifer Hyman and Josh Linkner. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ryan Patel for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 21/11/2024.

Ryan Patel Speaking Topics

  • Cultivate a Global Entrepreneurial Mindset

    Entrepreneurs don't wait to adapt to change—they drive it. And with remote work dissolving boundaries right and left, any entrepreneur looking to scale their business and career needs to foster a more global mindset. In this talk, Ryan Patel shows you how, detailing why it's critical to think globally and how to put this new mindset into practice.

    Before showing how to layer on a more international perspective, Ryan shares how to evaluate your current mindset. He then goes over how to take advantage of your status as a remote worker to help yourself and others become more global thinkers. After helping you set your foundation, he provides tips for building your expertise through deep research, scaling your personal network, and signaling to the world that you're a leader who’s ready to build globally.

  • Entrepreneurship: Going Corporate or Franchise

    The perception of the term “franchise” has evolved dramatically from 10 years ago to now. Within the past several years, countries from all across the globe have sought and accepted a proliferation of franchise concepts from the United States and other developed countries. Franchises have been able to enter into many countries and grow at a rapid pace. New franchise opportunities become the focus of local news stories and weave their way into daily conversations in the local regions between customers, friends and even students in the classroom. Ryan Patel coaches entrepreneurs and provides guiding principles in evaluating opportunities.

  • Emerging Growth & Trends from Retail to Food

    How does fashion and food go together? Ryan Patel will explain the trends that are happening not just within the US, but on a global level. As someone who understands the retail business, he has quickly developed relationships and experiences with major department stores to the smallest food kiosks. He’ll explain how brands you love sometimes have strategies that intertwine.

  • Going Global: Ways to Develop Global Brands

    For many looking from the outside in, global expansion and entering new markets seems to be a “no brainer.” One can only wish it was that easy. The world is a large place with key differences from country to country which can support different business models. Ryan Patel will provide different strategies and illustrate key principles to provide stories and examples of other brands. Patel offers a unique and rare glimpse to audiences in balancing business development needs and protecting the brand. From lessons learned to shared values, global expansion appears to have a blank canvas with an unlimited amount of opportunities to add a splash of color.

  • Leadership & Influence: How to Empower & Succeed

    We live in a society where leaders do not have to just lead by example, but need to build highly effective teams to accomplish consistently higher goals. Ryan Patel has gained insight from many of the top CEOs and will take you on a journey from lessons learned and his philosophy in how to succeed. From the power of persuasion to cultivating entrepreneurial spirit within an organization, Patel will empower his audience in unique ways, easily accessible to entrepreneurs of all levels.

Ryan Patel Videos

Lisa Su in Conversation with Ryan Patel | SXSW 2024
Ryan Patel discusses Single's Day shopping - YouTube
Ryan Patel discusses the possible global impact of the U.S.-China ...
Ryan Patel discusses the 17-year low US jobless rate - YouTube
  • How do I book Ryan Patel to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ryan Patel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ryan Patel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ryan Patel or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ryan Patel for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ryan Patel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ryan Patel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ryan Patel speak about?

    Ryan Patel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Retail, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Economy, Business Leadership, Marketing, Innovation, Business Growth and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Ryan Patel travel from?

    Ryan Patel generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ryan Patel?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ryan Patel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ryan Patel for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ryan Patel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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