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Back to EpisodesRyan Downs--From the Farm to Fintech to Lots of Places In Between
Season 1
Episode 46
Published 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Downs, a Hershey, Nebraska native whose journey from the family farm to the boardroom reflects grit, humility and vision. Now President of Unison, a San Francisco and Omaha-based fintech company helping homeowners unlock equity without debt or monthly payments, Ryan has also led Proxibid through billions in online auction sales and a successful acquisition, and spent nearly a decade at PayPal scaling its global operations. With a law degree from Harvard, deep Nebraska roots, and leadership across technology, finance, and community organizations, Ryan offers powerful insights on innovation and the Nebraska values that continue to shape his career.