Introduction
Headline:
Part-Time Applied Researcher
I am a(n):
Applied Researcher | Entrepreneur | Founder | Published Author | Analyst | Security and Defence Intelligence | Peace and Conflict Expert | Strategist | Innovator | International Affairs | Alternative Financial Data | Avid Hiker | Avid Trail Runner | Problem Solver
I am the go-to for:
High quality custom research requests.
What I do:
I work on challenging problems. I do deep research. I help unlock value through custom research requests and ultimately aim to help my clients drive business growth through research findings.
Here are some things companies have asked me to do for them in the past:
* Can you identify a major gap in this standard financial analysis methods for us?
* Can you help me think strategically about my startup's roadmap?
* Can you help me find all the current research that backs this up?
*Can you take a look at our customer data and give us more direction?
*Can you help us build some frameworks?
*Can you help us find our total addressable market?
*Can you research X, Y and Z and tell us what you find?
I have also:
* Built and developed close relationships with advisors, employees, customers, investors, etc. to place product in market, raise $500K in capital and grants, hired a team, and land first client.
* Spoken to audiences ranging from classified defence conference attendees, the world’s largest financial asset managers at a premier conference on financial technology, investors, my own project teams, and highschool classes.
* Just about completed my second Masters Degree simply because it is interesting reading.
Services
1-Hour of Personalized Research
$149
- One time payment
- 10 booking(s) remaining this month
50 Hours of Personalized Research
$4,999
- One time payment
- Currently available
Lunch and Learn: The Innovation Experience
$2,999
- In person
- Your Office
- 90 minutes
- 5 booking(s) remaining this month
Introduction
Headline:
Part-Time Applied Researcher
I am a(n):
Applied Researcher | Entrepreneur | Founder | Published Author | Analyst | Security and Defence Intelligence | Peace and Conflict Expert | Strategist | Innovator | International Affairs | Alternative Financial Data | Avid Hiker | Avid Trail Runner | Problem Solver
I am the go-to for:
High quality custom research requests.
What I do:
I work on challenging problems. I do deep research. I help unlock value through custom research requests and ultimately aim to help my clients drive business growth through research findings.
Here are some things companies have asked me to do for them in the past:
* Can you identify a major gap in this standard financial analysis methods for us?
* Can you help me think strategically about my startup's roadmap?
* Can you help me find all the current research that backs this up?
*Can you take a look at our customer data and give us more direction?
*Can you help us build some frameworks?
*Can you help us find our total addressable market?
*Can you research X, Y and Z and tell us what you find?
I have also:
* Built and developed close relationships with advisors, employees, customers, investors, etc. to place product in market, raise $500K in capital and grants, hired a team, and land first client.
* Spoken to audiences ranging from classified defence conference attendees, the world’s largest financial asset managers at a premier conference on financial technology, investors, my own project teams, and highschool classes.
* Just about completed my second Masters Degree simply because it is interesting reading.
Offer
My Offer:
Need some research done for you or your company?
Need some extra firepower to dig into a problem?
Need someone to read a bunch of smart articles and tease out the best parts for you?
That’s where I can come in.
I help innovative people and companies work on challenging problems by helping them do the deep research that is required to unlock value, make their innovation successful, and drive business growth.
Custom Research Request Packages:
10 hours of Custom Research Requests ($150/hour)
25 hours of Custom Research Requests ($125/hour)
50 hours of Custom Research Requests ($100/hour)
Custom Support Request Packages:
Basic Monthly Support Package ($999/month)
Premium Monthly Support Package ($1999/month)
When you work with me as an independent, this enables custom, focused, and high-quality work.
Note: I am also available to deliver impactful lunch-and-learns, seminars, and workshops.
My ideal target audience:
Business owners, entrepreneurs, and project leaders, who are working to uncover how they can increase customer traction, innovate their product or service, and capture more value.
As an entrepreneur, I’ve walked through this. As an applied researcher, I’ve investigated this. And, I’ve worked with others on this exact same issue.
Reach out if you want to:
- bring on a part-time researcher.
- become more agile, nimble, quick thinking, engaged, and relevant.
- be equipped with credible information.
Feel free to also book a session if you want to ask me about:
What I am currently working on
Industry trends, insights, observations & opinions
My education, training & qualifications
My biggest challenges, successes, failures & lessons learned
What success means to me
How I got to where I am today
What I enjoy most/least about my career
What it is like to live and work in my city
Recommendations for anyone entering my career or industry
Issues I care most about right now and why
My values, beliefs, philosophies and/or political views
About
Why me:
I am passionate about working with innovators and entrepreneurs, project leaders and experts, to find, work on, and resolve, the complex problems impacting their business. I ran my own business, and know what the challenges are; learn from my mistakes.
A little bit about myself:
I provide strategically sound, realistic solutions to complex problems. I enjoy tackling challenging problems, am driven to learn and find solutions with integrity, focus, and hard work.
Professional experiences:
- Chief Executive Officer at Distill Analytics
- Research Analyst at Canadian Department of National Defence
- Research Analyst at University of British Columbia Department of Psychology
Educational experiences:
- MBA at Simon Fraser University Beedie School of Business
- BA in International Relations at University of British Columbia
- MA War Studies (PT, Nearly Complete) at Royal Military College of Canada
Portfolio
Reviews
My Overall Rating:
(1 Review)
Written Reviews I've received:
Maxine Cunningham, CEO of Pick My Brain
July 9, 2020 | 10 Hours of Personalized Research
Review:
I now believe EVERY innovative team and every influential thought leader should have a part-time researcher like Ryan on call and on subscription.
It’s remarkable the benefits that comes with 10 hours of professional re...
I now believe EVERY innovative team and every influential thought leader should have a part-time researcher like Ryan on call and on subscription.
It’s remarkable the benefits that comes with 10 hours of professional re...