What: Moderated talk on entrepreneurship featuring Ryan Hansen, founder and former CEO of Pathalbs, hosted by the University of Montana College of Business
When: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th
Where: Priscilla and Harold Gilkey Building, University of Montana, 32 Campus Drive, 59812
WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE EVENT:
The Gilkey Executive Lecture Series was established by Harold and Priscilla Gilkey in 2004 to enrich business education at the University of Montana by providing students, faculty, and the community with direct access to business leaders. The in-person event is free and open to the public.
Ryan Hansen is a seasoned entrepreneur and the founder, former CEO, and executive chairman of Pathlabs, a tech-enabled advertising services company headquartered in Missoula. The moderated talk is entitled "Forget the Hype: Entrepreneurship is About the Fundamentals. Success comes from grounded traits, not flashy narratives."
Originally established as LumenAd, Pathlabs evolved to offer a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to enhance the operational efficiency of small and mid-sized marketing agencies across the United States. In 2024, Pathlabs was acquired by the world’s largest independent programmatic media agency, marking one of the largest startup M&A deals in Montana’s history.
Guest Speaker:
Ryan Hansen - Founder, Former CEO, and Executive Chairman, Pathlabs
As the founder of LumenAd, a Missoula-based AdTech firm recognized by Inc. magazine as the 4th fastest-growing software company, Ryan built a legacy of success. LumenAd’s spinoff, Pathlabs, recently achieved a nine-figure acquisition by MiQ, one of the largest programmatic media agencies globally. Now co-founder of LedgerAI, Ryan is leveraging artificial intelligence to develop back-office solutions tailored for small and medium-sized businesses.