
I am an entrepreneur, scientist, author, and storyteller. I spend most of my time working on Journey Foods and creative projects that excite me deeply: my book and animation. I don't do all at once, but I weave in FOOD in most of my endeavors since a young age; gardening with my grandmother and fishing with my grandad. In the food system, there is a lot of work to be done so one must diversify both inspiration and endeavors to continue to harvest change. I share my perspective on all things food and culture weekly. Join my newsletter of over 12,000 subscribers here: https://mailchi.mp/journeyfoods/saturday-pie-subscribe I love working on the growth challenges in government, non-profits, Fortune 500 companies and new, fast growing startup ecosystems. Consumers spend $3 Trillion a year on packaged foods. At the same time, there’s undeniable evidence that eating packaged foods is related to the increase in chronic diseases - cancer, diabetes, and poor mental health. Our manufacturing and farming practices emit tons of carbon emissions that affect the nutrient values of our food every year. We can change these problems with better science and data tools. I work on solving the greatest problems in food that affect my family, our communities, and the world. Contact me to discuss Journey Foods, food storytelling, AI consulting, and speaking opportunities: riana@journeyfoods.com rianalynn.com
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Chief Executive Officer
Journey Foods
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• Full-time
Jan 2019 - Present
Austin, Texas
Technology Pioneer
World Economic Forum
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Oct 2021 - Present
New York, New York, United States
Senior Director & Advisor
Cleveland Avenue
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• Full-time
Jul 2017 - Dec 2020
Greater Chicago Area
Lecturer
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
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Jun 2014 - May 2020
Google - Entrepreneur in Residence
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Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
San Francisco Bay Area
Founder
FoodTrace Inc. (Acquired)
• www.linkedin.com/company/rivive-consulting-group-inc-
May 2014 - Feb 2017
Chicago
Co-Founder
Peeled
Aug 2010 - Aug 2013
Greater Chicago Area