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“It’s a pretty simple formula—when our clients win, we win.”

Starboard Ranks No. 13 Fastest Growing Company in America; No. 01 Fastest Growing Company in Advertising & Marketing, and; No. 01 Fastest Growing Company in Virginia on the 2021 Inc. 5000.

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Ryan Coyne

Founder   /   CEO

Ryan Coyne is an entrepreneur with experience founding and growing digital media firms while managing all facets of the business including executive management, sales, product development, and operations.

 

In 2004, 2005, and 2006 he was selected to row for the United States of America competing against competition from around the world. In all three instances where he represented the United States of America, Coyne brought home gold medals.

 

A Philadelphia native and three-time national champion rower, he was honored with induction into the Malvern Prep Athletic Hall of Fame in 2019.

 

After graduation, Coyne joined JP Morgan in their Investment Bank in New York City where he worked directly with major banks, insurance companies, and sovereign wealth funds on a diverse range of strategic decisions including mergers, acquisitions, debt/equity financing, and initial public offerings.

 

Subsequent to his time in New York City, Coyne moved to Washington, D.C. where he helped launch and build IMGE, a premier digital marketing agency.

 

In 2020, he established Starboard, a conglomerate of businesses focused on Digital Media, Consumer Brands, Publishing and Philanthropy.

 

In 2019, Coyne established the Working Warrior Foundation, which aims to help veterans who are unemployed or underemployed find fulfilling employment while providing the tools necessary to transition back into civilian life.

 

 

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