Entrepreneur / Student

I am Ryan Venturi, a full-time entrepreneur and student majoring in Creative Technology and Design at the University of Colorado Boulder. I'm experienced in most modern technologies, from coding, design, CAD, arduinos, Jetson's, and everything in between. When I am not in school I am the Chief Executive Officer at Pleiades Mental Health, an AI-driven mental health platform designed to be the leader in preventive mental health care.

Ryan Venturi

Featured Projects

20+ Real World Projects Completed
500k+ Deployed Working Code
2 Companies Founded and New Venture Challenge Wins

About Me

Professional Profile

I am an innovative engineering student at the University of Colorado Boulder specializing in Creative Technology and Design. As a full-time entrepreneur with a passion for merging technology with social impact, I have built cutting-edge solutions—from AI-driven mental health platforms like Pleiades Mental Health to community-focused sustainability and outreach initiatives. My expertise spans full-stack development, advanced UI/UX design, cloud architecture, and hardware prototyping. I thrive on transforming complex challenges into creative, user-centered solutions that drive tangible results. Outside of school I enjoy being outdoors skiing, hiking, and white water rafting; I also enjoy traveling to new places and photographing my journeys.

Technical Skills

UI/UX Design

Figma, Adobe XD, Adobe Creative Suite, and more.

Web Development

HTML/CSS, JavaScript, React, Node.js, and full-stack frameworks.

Cloud Computing

AWS, Firebase, and scalable cloud architecture design.

AI & Machine Learning

ChatGPT, Claude and Claude Code, Gemini 2.5 Flash API, GPT Image Generator, Veo3, Sora 1/2, custom GPT models, OpenCV, Perpelxity Comet and API, and TensorFlow.

CAD & 3D Printing

SolidWorks, Onshape, SketchUp, laser cutting, and prototyping.

Hardware & Electronics

Arduino, electronic fabrication, IoT, and sensor integration.

Coding Languages

Python, C++, MATLAB, JavaScript, and more.

Key Achievements

  • Successfully led Pleiades through a $1M founder's round valuation.
  • Built a platform featuring 150+ innovative features and 30+ integrated APIs.
  • Directed digital strategy for a 2,000+ follower account for Zero Waste Outreach.
  • Launched a community-driven initiative that assisted over 1,400 unhoused individuals.
  • Played a pivotal role in establishing Delta Tau Delta at CU Boulder.

Experience Timeline

A Lot Media AI Engineer

September 2025 - Present

Developed the most intuitive parking lot database, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency. Contributed by adding over 300,000 classified POI's to assist them in marketing sales to better targets to find clients.

Harymonx AI Consultant

September 2025 - Present

Assists Harymonx with data development and AI integration across their network of partner companies.

FreeGuides AI Engineering Intern

May 2025 - Present

Contributed to the development of AI-driven tools and resources. These tools modernized over 50% of the existing codebase, cut down API costs by 85%, and contributed to a 50% increase in demos generated.

Pleiades Mental Health

January 2024 - Present

Founder and CIO, built an innovative mental health platform integrating AI and holistic therapy.

Zero Waste Outreach Team

Summer 2023 - Present

Directed digital strategy and organized campus events, reaching over 10,000 students annually.

Environmental Center Unhouse Assistance Program

June 2024 - Present

Launched a program that collected and distributed over 750 pounds of essential supplies to 1,400+ unhoused individuals.

University Memorial Center Board

2024 - Present

Contributed to financial, marketing, and operational strategies impacting over 7,500 daily visitors.

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