Ryan Bedinghaus

Executive Director, Brand and Growth

As a key force behind business development for Hyperquake’s Branding and Growth Marketing teams, Ryan thrives on helping people solve complex challenges and find new opportunities — in fact, it's what get's him moving every day! He leads with curiosity, listens with intent, and connects the dots others miss. With 15+ years of experience across startups, Fortune 50s, and just about every category, Ryan knows how to quickly earn trust and chart a clear path forward. His approach is all about momentum: understanding the goal, assembling the right team, and moving fast to make it real. Whether you're exploring an idea or staring down a massive transformation, Ryan is your first call — a thoughtful collaborator with a deep network and a knack for unlocking what's next.

Leave folks in a better place than you found them.

Business Development

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Demand Your Brand Bear More Fruit
Brand isn’t language; it’s the systems behind it. As AI reshapes the role of brand, disciplined positioning and the creativity to apply it across the value chain will always outperform messaging.
Overhead turtle illustration used by Hyperquake to convey slowing down for deeper insight and strategic brand transformation.
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The Argument to Make Space
We’re wired to move fast—but what if progress starts by slowing down? We make the case for taking a beat, asking “What else?”, and uncovering what’s left unsaid to find the real problem worth solving.
UC Innovation Hub mural — Hyperquake project showcasing the University of Cincinnati’s legacy of innovation
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A Legacy of "Next": Bringing UC's Innovation History to Life
Celebrating UC’s legacy of innovation through a bold visual tribute that connects past achievements with the limitless possibilities of what’s next.
Now–Near–Next framework — Hyperquake brand and activation model for guiding business growth
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The Linear Brand Path Is a Dead End. We Built a New Approach for Growth.
Discover our Now–Near–Next framework—built to help marketing leaders drive results today, sharpen their brand tomorrow, and shape the future without missing a beat.