what is redbirdx
this is a space to organize and display entrepreneurial ventures.
who am i
my name is ryan riley. i’m 30 years old and have been having fun starting businesses and chasing dreams. from buying and reselling sports tickets in high school, to writing business plan after business plan with friends in the dining halls in college, to ultimately starting my first legitimate business in 2016 - i’ve always loved the process and the challenge of each real or potential business venture. today i reside on the outer banks of north carolina where i get to enjoy all my favorite outdoor hobbies and try to make a living in industries i love.
why a redbird
cardinals have been somewhat of a common theme in my life and in my family. my mom is from charlotte, nc and her mom, my grandmother, always loved watching the cardinals in her yard through the window. whenever we see a cardinal now, we think of her. it’s also north carolina’s state bird and one we see often in the skies here. my dad’s side of the family is an iowa state family so with their cardinal mascot we’ve never been too far from a cardinal looking over us. these red birds always remind me of the important people in my life and when i see one, i take it as a good omen.