Ryan Lelek

Ryan Lelek is an accomplished technology and entrepreneurship professional with a diverse background. As a Thiel Fellow at The Thiel Foundation since May 2012, Ryan has benefited from support to pursue innovative entrepreneurial ventures. In January 2022, Ryan founded Mystiks, demonstrating a commitment to ownership and leadership in business. Previously, from April 2016 to September 2020, Ryan served as a Cyber Security Manager at Capital One, where guidance on building scalable systems and innovative cost-saving strategies led to significant financial efficiencies. Earlier experience includes a role as a Full-Stack Developer at LaunchRock from November 2011 to May 2012. Ryan's educational foundation includes a Core 40 degree with Technical Honors from Lake Central High School, completed in 2010.