Brian Allman

About Brian Allman

Seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with 20+ years building and scaling innovative companies across mobility, technology, and hospitality sectors. As founder/CEO of multiple ventures—from RYDERYDE\'s sustainable transportation platform to award-winning Monte De Oro Winery—I\'ve consistently transformed market opportunities into successful businesses.Currently serving as strategic board advisor and investor to early-stage companies, with particular depth in mobility and transportation solutions. I specialize in helping founders navigate critical growth challenges including market positioning, fundraising strategy, and sustainable scaling. Through my role with Go Together and the BBOP Center, I\'m focused on dismantling capital access barriers for women of color entrepreneurs.My operational expertise spans the full spectrum of company building—from concept validation to market entry and scaling operations. I bring actionable insights that help early-stage companies accelerate their path to sustainable success.Open to board positions, strategic advisory opportunities, and fractional executive roles with mission-driven companies.

Experience

1. Investor

   Ziggy Powered By Ev Safe Charge Inc

   Aug 2017 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   EV Safe Charge is the premier electric vehicle service equipment consulting, sales and installation provider.

Education

• University of Idaho

  BA, Radio TV and Film, Communications

  1976 — 1979

Skills

• Transportation Mobility
• Ride Share
• Entrepreneur
• Entrepreneurship
• Social Networking
• Brand Awareness
• Music and Live Events
• Strategy
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Angel Investing
• Strategic Partnerships
• Leadership
• Public Relations
• Sales
• Online Marketing
• New Media
• Sports
• Event Management
• Digital Strategy
• Digital Media
• Digital Marketing
• Relationship Marketing
• Marketing Communications
• Brand Development
• Business Development
• Sponsorship
• Fundraising
• Online Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Web Marketing
• Content Strategy
• Direct Marketing
• Integrated Marketing
• E-Commerce
• Brand Management
• SEO
• Social Marketing
• Viral Marketing