Ryan Coyne
President & CEO of Starboard Founder, We The People Wine
Ryan Coyne
President & CEO of Starboard Founder, We The People Wine
About Me
About Ryan Coyne
About Ryan Coyne
What he has built, across digital media, consumer brands, and philanthropic ventures in the United States.
What he has built, across digital media, consumer brands, and philanthropic ventures in the United States.
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Entrepreneur
Ryan Coyne has spent over a decade founding and scaling companies across digital advertising, media, consumer brands, and technology. Starting from a one-man operation in 2018, he built Starboard (formerly Olympic Media) into a team of 50+ professionals, named the 13th fastest-growing company in the United States by INC 5000 in 2022. From political strategy to free-speech platforms to premium wine brands, the common thread is identifying opportunities others overlook, assembling the right teams, and executing with precision.
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Media & Advertising Executive
Through IMGE and Starboard, Ryan Coyne has generated over $100 million in gross funds raised for political candidates, advocacy organizations, and causes across the United States. His companies have served clients across politics, sports, entertainment, defense and intelligence, consumer brands, and real estate. In 2023, he led Starboard's acquisition of Parler, the free speech social media platform with over 16 million users, closing the deal in 48 hours and returning it to profitability within a single quarter.
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Consumer Brand Builder
In 2022, Ryan Coyne founded We The People Wine, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay brand built on pro-American values and premium quality at an accessible price. Within its first year, the brand reached over 3,000 retail locations nationwide through partnerships with Total Wine, Fresh Market, ABC Liquors, and HEB.
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Philanthropist & Athlete
Ryan Coyne serves as the Co-Founder and Treasurer of the American Arts Conservancy, the nonprofit selected to commission the United States Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State.
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Entrepreneur
Ryan Coyne has spent over a decade founding and scaling companies across digital advertising, media, consumer brands, and technology. Starting from a one-man operation in 2018, he built Starboard (formerly Olympic Media) into a team of 50+ professionals, named the 13th fastest-growing company in the United States by INC 5000 in 2022. From political strategy to free-speech platforms to premium wine brands, the common thread is identifying opportunities others overlook, assembling the right teams, and executing with precision.
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Media & Advertising Executive
Through IMGE and Starboard, Ryan Coyne has generated over $100 million in gross funds raised for political candidates, advocacy organizations, and causes across the United States. His companies have served clients across politics, sports, entertainment, defense and intelligence, consumer brands, and real estate. In 2023, he led Starboard's acquisition of Parler, the free speech social media platform with over 16 million users, closing the deal in 48 hours and returning it to profitability within a single quarter.
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Consumer Brand Builder
In 2022, Ryan Coyne founded We The People Wine, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay brand built on pro-American values and premium quality at an accessible price. Within its first year, the brand reached over 3,000 retail locations nationwide through partnerships with Total Wine, Fresh Market, ABC Liquors, and HEB.
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Philanthropist & Athlete
Ryan Coyne serves as the Co-Founder and Treasurer of the American Arts Conservancy, the nonprofit selected to commission the United States Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State.
Projects
Selected Works
These are the companies I have founded, led, and grown across digital media, advertising, consumer brands, and philanthropy.
These are the companies I have founded, led, and grown across digital media, advertising, consumer brands, and philanthropy.
IMGE
IMGE
Political digital strategy and advertising agency co-founded in Washington DC; generated $100M+ in political fundraising
Political digital strategy and advertising agency co-founded in Washington DC; generated $100M+ in political fundraising
2013
2013
Chief Financial Officer
Starboard LLC (formerly Olympic Media)
Starboard LLC (formerly Olympic Media)
Digital media conglomerate spanning advertising, news media, and consumer brands — the 13th fastest-growing company in the US (INC 5000, 2022)
Digital media conglomerate spanning advertising, news media, and consumer brands — the 13th fastest-growing company in the US (INC 5000, 2022)
2018
2018
Founder & CEO
We The People Wine
We The People Wine
Premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay brand with patriotic American branding, distributed in 3,000+ retail locations nationwide
Premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay brand with patriotic American branding, distributed in 3,000+ retail locations nationwide
2022
2022
Founder & CEO
The American Arts Conservancy
The American Arts Conservancy
The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing American visual art both domestically and on the global stage.
The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing American visual art both domestically and on the global stage.
2025
2025
Co-Founder and Treasurer
Parler (acquired)
Parler (acquired)
Free speech social media platform with 16M+ users, acquired and returned to profitability within one quarter after a 48-hour deal closing
Free speech social media platform with 16M+ users, acquired and returned to profitability within one quarter after a 48-hour deal closing
2023
2023
Acquirer / Owner via Starboard
IMGE
Political digital strategy and advertising agency co-founded in Washington DC; generated $100M+ in political fundraising
2013
Chief Financial Officer
Starboard LLC
Digital media conglomerate spanning advertising, news media, and consumer brands — the 13th fastest-growing company in the US (INC 5000, 2022)
2018
Founder
We The People Wine
Premium Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonnay brand, distributed in 3,000+ retail locations nationwide
2022
Founder
The American Arts Conservancy
The American Arts Conservancy (AAC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, promoting, and advancing American visual art
2025
Co-Founder
Parler (acquired)
Free speech social media platform with 16M+ users, acquired and returned to profitability within one quarter after a 48-hour deal closing
2023
Owner
Career
CAREER TIMELINE
From investment banking to digital media, consumer brands, and philanthropy.
Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
2006 → 2010
Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
2006 → 2010
Applied Economics and Management
Cornell University
2006 → 2010
Investment Banking Analyst
J.P Morgan
2009 → 2011
Investment Banking Analyst
J.P Morgan
2009 → 2011
Investment Banking Analyst
J.P Morgan
2009 → 2011
Chief Financial Officer
IMGE
2012 → 2017
Chief Financial Officer
IMGE
2012 → 2017
Chief Financial Officer
IMGE
2012 → 2017
President & CEO — Starboard LLC
Starboard LLC
2018 → Now
President & CEO — Starboard LLC
Starboard LLC
2018 → Now
President & CEO — Starboard LLC
Starboard LLC
2018 → Now
Founder & CEO
We The People Wine
2022 → Now
Founder & CEO
We The People Wine
2022 → Now
Founder & CEO
We The People Wine
2022 → Now
Co-Founder and Treasurer
The American Arts Conservancy
2025 → Now
Co-Founder and Treasurer
The American Arts Conservancy
2025 → Now
Co-Founder and Treasurer
The American Arts Conservancy
2025 → Now
Press on Parler, Starboard, and Ryan Coyne
AI, filmmaking, and creatives
Press
Press
News coverage, business commentary, and media features on Ryan Coyne, Starboard, We The People Wine, and the Working Warrior Foundation.
News coverage, business commentary, and media features on Ryan Coyne, Starboard, We The People Wine, and the Working Warrior Foundation.
