Ryan Holmes
Ryan Holmes (born December 30, 1974) is a Canadian computer programmer and internet entrepreneur. He is best known as the founder and CEO of HootSuite, a social media management tool for businesses. Holmes began developing HootSuite in 2008 through his agency Invoke Media. Holmes is a contributor to the LinkedIn Influencers Program, where he writes about entrepreneurship and technology. Holmes also contributes regularly to news publications including Forbes, Fast Company and Inc.com.