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Ryan King

Ryan King is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ardent Mentoring, which connects socially or spiritually driven entrepreneurs with expert, faith-based mentors. Ardent helps leaders navigate critical stages of their enterprises, while also focusing on personal growth in areas like family, faith, and work-life balance. Ryan also serves as Director of Philanthropy and Edification at Edify, an organization advancing Christ-centered education worldwide. Previously, he worked in educational development and served as a pastor. He holds a B.S. in Marketing from West Chester University and a Masters in Theological Studies from Eastern University. Ryan and his wife, Lauren, a cardiac nurse, have two children, Brooks and Georgia, and live in San Diego. They enjoy beach activities, trying new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with friends.