Savannah Ryan: Building Businesses and Making an Impact
- Savannah Ryan
- Oct 8
- 3 min read
When strategy is combined with innovation and creativity, businesses flourish. Taking chances and picking things up fast are keys to success, whether you're starting a business or creating marketing plans.
I’m Savannah Ryan, a corporate finance and energy professional. I am also an entrepreneur and digital marketing strategist based in Santa Monica, California. My journey is built on curiosity, courage, and a desire to make a difference. My business ventures, such as Storytale Marketing and GoFasti, prove this. I have experience working with Fortune 500 companies as well as small businesses. I contributed to their expansion, impact, and growth.
My Journey To Success
I have coached young women, founded companies, and collaborated with governments on sustainable energy projects. Every experience has shaped who I am today and drives the work I do. Let me take you through my journey to understand how I became what I am today.
Beginning From My Teenage Years
At 15, I coached cheer and dance for hundreds of girls in underprivileged communities. It was more than teaching routines. It was about building confidence and encouraging teamwork where young women could grow. Those early lessons taught me the value of leadership, resilience, and empowerment. They laid the foundation for the person and professional I have become.
My First Venture in the Business World
In 2014, I took a big step and joined the TV series Shark Tank as an Executive Assistant. Being close to the Sharks gave me a rare chance to learn from some of the sharpest minds in business. I learnt lessons about risk-taking, strategic thinking, and negotiation. Later that year, I joined Kalon Global Group, Inc., as Executive Assistant to the CEO. There, I gained knowledge about how to support a business's expansion, smooth operation, and success. I even filled in for the owner-operators of McDonald's as tech support. I learned to be adaptable, active, and proactive from these experiences
Working with Storytale Marketing
I chose to follow my entrepreneurial instincts and launch Storytale Marketing Co., a full-service digital marketing firm, in 2016. We focused on helping businesses grow through strategy, branding, SEO, and media coaching. The business made over $500,000 in our first year and grew by 15% annually.
I dealt with a variety of clients, including Fortune 500 companies and small businesses. Blacklight Surgical, Hydrophilix, Nanotech Energy, Blockchain Innovators Summit, and ALTOUR are a few of the businesses I assisted. Together with my team, I built strategies that improved visibility, strengthened brands, and helped our clients succeed in competitive markets.
Starting GoFasti to Support Women in Tech
In 2021, I co-founded GoFasti, a talent-as-a-service startup. We connect entrepreneurs and enterprises with world-class developers across Latin America. GoFasti is more than a staffing solution. It addresses the gender gap in the workplace and supports female-led businesses in scaling with confidence. Helping women succeed in tech is deeply personal for me. GoFasti gives me a platform to make a real impact on lives and businesses.
Working Towards Sustainable Energy Solutions
Alongside my entrepreneurial ventures, I have built a career in corporate finance and energy innovation. I worked with Nanotech Energy, which developed the world’s first graphene battery patent. It was filed by Dr. Richard Kaner, two years before the Nobel-winning graphene research. Today, I serve as Vice President of Corporate Finance at Integra Capital, a family office investing across Latin America. I manage investor relations, public relations, and strategic communications. I also collaborate with governments to address energy challenges and explore new projects.
My work focuses on sustainable and nuclear energy solutions. It allows me to combine analytical skills with creativity while advancing initiatives that make a difference for communities and industries worldwide.
My Learning Throughout My Journey
I have learned that success is rarely a straight path. There are highs, lows, and valuable lessons at every turn. Each challenge has taught me an important truth: understanding why you do what you do is the core of your brand and the center of your life.
I lead teams, mentor young women, build startups, and advance energy initiatives. I approach every opportunity with curiosity. I act with courage. I have a relentless desire to learn. These values guide every step I take in business and life.
How My Journey Changed Me?
Looking back, every experience has shaped who I am today. My journey as Savannah Ryan is a testament to the power of creativity, risk-taking, and commitment to making a meaningful impact.
To anyone reading this, embrace your curiosity and take bold steps. Do not underestimate the lessons in every experience. There is no shortcut to growth. When you know your why, every challenge becomes an opportunity to grow, lead, and create change.
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