Ryan Chan - From Hypergrowth to AI Disruption: Building a $50M Company and What's Next
Overview:
What does it take to grow a startup into a $50M+ venture-backed company—and how do you pivot as the market shifts?
Join us for an eye-opening session with Ryan Chan, CEO and Founder of UpKeep Technologies, as he shares hard-won insights from building a mobile-first SaaS platform used by over 10,000 businesses worldwide.
In this talk, Ryan will explore:
📈 What it really takes to scale a company from the ground up
💡 How to transition from hypergrowth to profitability
🤖 Why AI is transforming the software landscape—and what’s at stake for companies that don’t evolve
Whether you’re a founder, product builder, investor, or simply fascinated by innovation and leadership in tech, this is a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it means to lead through disruption.
Speaker Bio:
Ryan Chan is a UC Berkeley-trained chemical engineer turned software entrepreneur. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, he launched UpKeep in 2019 to modernize maintenance management systems—and scaled it into one of the most recognized platforms in its category. With over $50M in funding and a global customer base, Ryan is now focused on the next chapter: building in an AI-driven world.
Moderated by: Marsha Swallow
Livestream available: Connect with Christy Conner on LinkedIn to tune in live from 8:30–9:30 AM.
Accessibility: FoundrSpace is in a historical building without elevator access. If you require accommodations, email [email protected] and [email protected] by October 24th.
Presented by: Echo-Factory & Innovate Pasadena
Co-hosted by: CALE at Caltech