The law firm Bricker & Eckler are now a sponsor of Startup Grind Columbus. Alex Brown, a Partner at the firm and Brian Begg , an attorney at the firm have already been actively participating and supporing us. We are thrilled to have them on board as a long-term sponsor and for their ongoing commitment to supporting the Columbus startup community.
With offices throughout the state, Bricker & Eckler is one of Ohio’s leading law firms. Our attorneys serve as trusted advisors for our clients. Our firm is large enough to provide effective and sophisticated counsel while also delivering highly personalized service. Reflecting our Midwestern roots, the firm is recognized by our clients for integrity, hard work and value for the dollar. Since 1945, Bricker & Eckler has developed a reputation for our work in key industries such as: health care, government affairs, education, construction and real estate. Over the years, we have developed a variety of specialized practice areas, including shale oil and gas, complex litigation, economic development, technology, corporate governance, public utilities, advanced energy and public finance.
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About the Author
Ryan Frederick is a Founder and product person at heart. Ryan has had the privilege of being part of starting and growing several software and service companies. He has helped companies grow from inception, to viability, through to sustainability. During the evolution of these companies, Ryan has served on company boards and been instrumental in capitalization activities. He has also helped companies to expand to international markets. Ryan combines a unique blend of business acumen and technical knowledge having originally been a developer who migrated to the business side. He now helps companies build great software products and solve data challenges for competitive advantage as a Principal at the product and data consulting firm, AWH. Ryan is an active angel investor, mentors and advises entrepreneurs and startups, as well as corporate innovation leaders. He launched a non-profit workforce development program to train under-employed adults on digital skills called i.c.stars. Ryan has authored a book on increasing the odds of success in creating products, being a Founder, and starting companies called The Founder’s Manual: A Guidebook for Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur. Ryan speaks frequently about the product, Founder, and startup journeys.