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Ryan Townsend — then
Then
Ryan Townsend — now
Now

Ryan Townsend

Overland Park, Kansas

Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?
Band in all its flavors, and other various geek sports like scholar bowl
Favorite High School Teacher?
Mr. Bell (band)
Favorite High School Memory?
Wow, it's hard to pick. I really enjoyed playing in the band at football games. Probably my favorite memories were just the simple moments hanging out at friend's houses, watching sports, movies, etc.
First time you drank too much?
I don't remember :)
Best party or event you attended?
I was pretty lame really
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?
Garth Brooks, Creedence Clearwater Revival
Coolest fashion style in 1996?
You're asking the wrong guy
Worst fashion style in 1996?
Whatever I was wearing
Favorite hangout place?
Minsky's or Godfathers Pizza - wherever would let us play NBA Jam for hours
Favorite video game?
NBA Jam
First car?
1988 Nissan Pulsar
A breaking news event you remember?
Oklahoma City Bombing :(

These Days

What do you do for work?
I'm a software engineer, entrepeneur, recovering CTO. I love to build technology that solves real world problems.
What do you do in your free time?
Still love to watch sports, I build software for fun, love to watch TV and movies - whatever I can get the wife and kids to watch with me.
Favorite vacation spot?
Colorado Ski Country
Children/pets (names & ages)?
Molly (20), Derek (17), Sammy (12 yo Chorkie)
Favorite part of having kids or pets?
I love watching them grow and seeing their personalities develop.
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?
I love how much passion she has for helping others, especially students with special needs.
Favorite music genre or band now?
I mostly listen to 90s Rock
What's your idea of the best night out?
A nice but not fancy restaurant, followed by a movie (she gets to pick of course).
Favorite places lived or traveled?
I'm not sure I have a favorite place. I've gotten to go to some great places: Costa Rica, Aruba, India, Austria, Germany, Hawaii, Alaska, and lots of others I'm forgetting.
What's still on your Bucket List?
I don't really have a list, but I would love to travel as much as possible and experience varied cultures.
Secret that not many people know about you?
Most people won't believe this but I'm an extrovert with social anxiety. I know that sounds like an oxymoron, but It's real; and it's a pain in the ass. My wife is a saint for having to deal with that.
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