Ryan Wilson is the Co-founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, a membership network and hospitality company operating physical locations in Atlanta, Washington, D.C, and Los Angeles. Under his leadership, the brand has expanded nationally and includes its newest concept, Retreat by The Gathering Spot. A recognized entrepreneur and thought leader, Ryan has been named Small Business Person of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, one of Goldman Sachs' Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs, and featured in Forbes, The New York Times, Fast Company, Bloomberg Businessweek, and more. He has been. honored among Georgia's 500 Most Powerful Leaders, the Ebony Power 100; and The Root 100's most influential African Americans. In 2023, he received the Philanthropic Leader of Tomorrow Award from the Association for Fundraising Professionals and Atlanta's highest honor – the Phoenix.