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Ryan Breslow

Ryan Breslow is an American entrepreneur and investor known for co-founding and leading Bolt, a checkout technology company.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Ryan Breslow is an American entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding and leading Bolt, a checkout technology company. He has also founded or co-founded several other ventures, including Eco, Love, Prism, The Movement, and the Family Accelerator. Breslow is associated with the promotion of a workplace philosophy he calls “Conscious Culture.”

Early life and education

Publicly available biographical sources identify Breslow as American and state that he attended Stanford University. Some accounts also note that he was involved with entrepreneurial activity during or after his time there.

Bolt

Breslow is most closely associated with Bolt, which he helped found and lead. The company is described as a one-click checkout and payments platform for online retailers.

Other ventures

Beyond Bolt, Breslow has been linked to Eco, Love, Prism, The Movement, and the Family accelerator or fund. These ventures span fintech, wellness, crypto, and nonprofit work.

Conscious Culture

Breslow has promoted “Conscious Culture” as a values-driven workplace philosophy. The framework emphasizes intentionality, transparency, mindfulness, and employee well-being.

Key facts

  • Ryan Breslow co-founded Bolt, a one-click checkout technology company for online retailers.
  • He has also founded or co-founded Eco, Love, Prism, The Movement, and the Family Accelerator.
  • Breslow promotes “Conscious Culture,” a workplace philosophy focused on mindfulness and employee well-being.
  • He attended Stanford University before leaving to pursue entrepreneurship full-time.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Ryan Breslow?
He is an American entrepreneur and investor best known for co-founding Bolt.
What is Bolt?
Bolt is a checkout technology and payments company focused on one-click online purchasing.
What other companies has he founded?
Sources link him to Eco, Love, Prism, The Movement, and Family.
What is “Conscious Culture”?
It is Breslow’s workplace philosophy emphasizing mindfulness, communication, transparency, and employee well-being.
Did Ryan Breslow attend Stanford?
Yes. Public sources state that he attended Stanford University.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Breslow
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and overview of his roles and ventures.
  2. Bolt — https://www.bolt.com/blog-author/ryan-breslow
    Supports: Bolt biography, other ventures, and Conscious Culture description.
  3. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahemerson/2024/03/11/the-billion-dollar-unraveling-of-ryan-breslow/
    Supports: Bolt background, fundraising, and Breslow's public prominence.
  4. All American Speakers — https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Ryan+Breslow/468677
    Supports: Stanford attendance, Bolt founding, and additional venture summary.
  5. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2022/09/16/bolt-billionaire-ryan-breslow-is-back-as-ceo-of-a-new-startup-called-love/
    Supports: Love startup and related venture details.