Ryan Leslie
Chief Executive Officer and Founder
Disruptive Multimedia, Inc.
Ryan is a distinguished Grammy-nominated recording artist, multi-platinum music producer, and avid technologist. Beyond his extensive studio collaborations with prominent figures such as Madonna, Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Beyoncé, he serves as the visionary and exemplary model for Disruptive Multimedia, where he oversees the development of a sophisticated Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system tailored for businesses. This innovative product, “SuperPhone” powered by Twilio, exemplifies his commitment to advancing technological solutions. With a strategic decision to withdraw his most recent album from iTunes, he employed an inbound SMS campaign instead, generating over $2 million in gross revenue. This noteworthy achievement was realized through the direct-to-consumer (D2C) sale of the album to a select audience of 15,000 devoted fans. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government from Harvard University and currently divides his time among key locations, including New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Miami.