Ryan Schwartz
CEO/Founder at RYCA International, Inc. | Strategic Operator | Fundraising & Growth Leader | Consumer Brand & Product Innovator
- Role
- CEO Founder at Ryca International, Inc
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ryan Schwartz
I’m a founder-operator and strategic leader with 10+ years of experience building and scaling an innovative consumer product startup from concept to manufacturing. As CEO of RYCA International, I lead product development, fundraising, brand strategy, and complex international negotiations.Key Achievements:• Secured Strategic Partnerships: Negotiated and formalized multi-year Joint Development and manufacturing agreements with a Fortune Global 500 health technology company, establishing a trusted path to scalable production and global distribution.• Capital Raising & Investor Relations: Raised multiple rounds of capital through convertible notes, private placements, and a StartEngine campaign, while managing investor relations and corporate governance.• Product Development Leadership: Oversaw all phases of product innovation, from concept and industrial design through prototyping and pre-production engineering, leading a cross-disciplinary team of engineers, designers, and regulatory experts.• Brand Strategy & Market Positioning: Defined a premium lifestyle brand strategy rooted in empowerment and transformational health; guided creative agencies and marketing partners in crafting visual identity and messaging.• Operational & Financial Strategy: Directed financial modeling, unit economics, and manufacturing strategy to optimize cost structure, wholesale/retail margins, and go-to-market scenarios.• International Negotiation: Led complex negotiations with overseas manufacturers, suppliers, and global partners, balancing IP protection, regulatory requirements, and business growth goals.• High-Stakes Execution: Navigated funding delays, global supply chain challenges, and startup constraints with resilience, while maintaining investor confidence and team alignment.I bring the resilience, creativity, and hands-on leadership of a founder, combined with a deep understanding of scaling challenges, stakeholder management, and value creation.
Experience
CEO Founder
Feb 2007 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US
RYCA is a consumer health company developing revolutionary oral care technology. Our flagship product is a patented, air-powered, 30-second toothbrush designed to transform daily routines through speed, innovation, and lifestyle-driven design.We blend engineering precision and consumer wellness insights to create products that empower people to live healthier, more confident lives.Backed by investors and strategic global partners, RYCA is building the future of oral care at the intersection of technology, health, and lifestyle.• Build and lead cross-functional teams in engineering, design, and marketing.• Secure investor confidence and manage capital strategy, including convertible notes and private placements.• Negotiate global manufacturing partnerships and joint development agreements with industry leaders.• Craft brand and go-to-market strategies for high-growth consumer brands.• Operate under uncertainty and drive execution in resource-constrained, high-stakes environments.
Education
University of Southern California
MFA, Film Production
1996 — 1999
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor's degree, International Relations and Affairs
1992 — 1996
Skills
- Video
- Documentaries
- Entertainment
- Television
- Feature Films
- Screenwriting
- Comedy
- Short Films
- Film Production
- Film
- Video Production
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