John J. Ryan
Chief Executive Officer at Karmanterra- Claim this Profile
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Karmanterra
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United States
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Agriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2022 - Present
Startup investing in nature-based solutions for permanent carbon capture, soil regeneration, and water purification. Startup investing in nature-based solutions for permanent carbon capture, soil regeneration, and water purification.
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Ecofibre Limited
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Australia
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Strategy Officer
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Jun 2015 - May 2022
Transitioned legacy Australian business into USA market, eventually creating one of the largest global hemp companies. Touched many roles and aspects of the business, launched several consumer-facing brands, and played a pivotal role in bringing company revenues from $0 to $50MM+ annually. EcoFibre went public on the Australia Stock Exchange in March, 2019. Transitioned legacy Australian business into USA market, eventually creating one of the largest global hemp companies. Touched many roles and aspects of the business, launched several consumer-facing brands, and played a pivotal role in bringing company revenues from $0 to $50MM+ annually. EcoFibre went public on the Australia Stock Exchange in March, 2019.
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Co-Founder
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Jun 2015 - Jan 2022
One the first federally licensed hemp companies/brands in the USA, Ananda Hemp transitioned thousands of acres of Kentucky tobacco fields into hemp fields and helped spirit the resurgence of industrial hemp in America. Among the first of three companies that started the US Hemp Roundtable which ultimately lobbied to secure permanent hemp legalization in Dec 2018 (also sued the DEA and won in 2016). One the first federally licensed hemp companies/brands in the USA, Ananda Hemp transitioned thousands of acres of Kentucky tobacco fields into hemp fields and helped spirit the resurgence of industrial hemp in America. Among the first of three companies that started the US Hemp Roundtable which ultimately lobbied to secure permanent hemp legalization in Dec 2018 (also sued the DEA and won in 2016).
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President and Founder
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Mar 2011 - Dec 2018
Independent investing and advisory services for biotechnology companies. Invested directly and assisted in taking two companies public and provided consulting services for approx. $30M in investments into early-stage biotechnology companies. Independent investing and advisory services for biotechnology companies. Invested directly and assisted in taking two companies public and provided consulting services for approx. $30M in investments into early-stage biotechnology companies.
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Windstone Capital Partners
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Investment Banking
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1 - 100 Employee
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Analyst
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Dec 2009 - Mar 2011
Boutique investment banking for publicly traded and privately held companies. Maintained Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA licensure. Boutique investment banking for publicly traded and privately held companies. Maintained Series 7, 63, and 65 FINRA licensure.
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AXA Advisors
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United States
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Investment Banking
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Financial Consultant
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2009
Assisted individual and corporations mitigate financial risk through viable asset management strategies. Assisted individual and corporations mitigate financial risk through viable asset management strategies.
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