ANDREW RIPLEY
Entrepreneur And Business Development Professional
New York
Summary
Innovative entrepreneur and business development professional with strong track record in launching and scaling purpose-driven ventures and forging global partnerships. Widely regarded as one of the most connected people in any room, with a rare capacity for genuine relationships across all levels. A natural connector who sees the big picture, identifies opportunities, and brings the right people together to create lasting value. Recognized by peers as a gifted problem solver with unique insights, positivity, and resilience, thriving in environments of constant change while mobilizing others toward shared vision and impact.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Co-Founder
BeeGen
01.2024 - Current
- BeeGen turns everyday generosity into a daily habit and a global movement.
- Building a platform where every donation - even spare change - earns BUZZ tokens that can be kept, gifted, or redeemed for rewards.
- Integrates blockchain-powered transparency and real-time impact tracking to make giving effortless, rewarding, and trustworthy.
- Designed to unlock a new generation of micro-philanthropy, similar to how Acorns enabled $15B+ in micro-investments.
- Leading fundraising efforts, partnerships, and product development to scale globally.
Co-Founder
PHi Brewing Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Craft brewery pioneering a new 2–3% ABV category of beer that balances the health benefits of low alcohol with the full body and flavor of traditional craft beer.
- Developed a 2.5% ABV craft beer that tastes like a full-strength craft brew, without compromising flavor.
- Differentiated from industry leaders by using a proprietary brewing process that controls alcohol (not removes it), perfected over 5+ years by our brewing chemist.
- Licensed proprietary brewing process from Pivo Nova Brewing and trained UK brewing partners under NDA.
- Successfully launched in 10+ pubs across the UK and through online retail, with expansion underway.
Consultant
Generosity New York
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Network of ~50 core philanthropic families contributing ~$300M annually to global charities; now expanded nationwide.
- Designed and launched “The Collective”, Generosity NY’s under-40 emerging leaders network.
- Recruited and built a network of ~100 millennial and Gen Z leaders in NYC.
- Hosted 6+ events, including mentor breakfasts connecting young leaders with major philanthropists.
CEO
PurposeMatch
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Software assessment and workshops helping individuals and organizations discover and activate purpose.
- Led turnaround during a critical period, casting new vision and rebuilding team with new CTO and academic partners (PhDs from Harvard, Colorado State).
- Negotiated restructuring with hostile investors and restructured the cap table.
- Created partnerships with Ernst & Young, and others.
Co-Founder
PurposeMatch
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Co-created business plan, built product with PhDs, and raised venture capital.
- Piloted with universities nationwide.
National Sales Director
JSA Technologies
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Provider of campus ID software and payment APIs.
- Tripled annual revenue; #1 producer every year.
- Promoted to National Sales Director.
Business Development
Alpine Pharmaceutica
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Spearheaded U.S. expansion; drove 1000% retailer growth across 42 states.
- Built and managed national sales force.
Account Executive
IBM
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Achieved 140% of $7.9M quota, serving 300 SMB clients.
- Consistently ranked among top-performing reps nationally.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TXSkills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Analytical thinking
Business development
Strategic partnerships
Team building
Strategic visioning
Sales strategy
Negotiation techniques
Entrepreneurial leadership
Networking strategies
Teamwork and collaboration
Websites
Affiliations
Christian Economic Forum – Global
Member, 2021 – Current
- Member of a global network of a few hundred Christian business leaders across 40+ countries.
- Engaged in advancing faith-driven solutions and leadership in the marketplace.
Pivo Nova Brewing – Philadelphia, PA
Co-Founder, 2016 – Current
- Built partnerships with breweries in the United States
- Licensed proprietary brewing process to PHi Brewing i the United Kingdom.
Gen Collective – New York, NY
Steering Committee, 2017 – 2019
- Steering committee of 10 millennial philanthropists in NYC.
- Strengthened cross-Atlantic philanthropy connections.
CouldYou Africa – San Diego, CA
Board of Directors, 2015 – 2023
- Expanded funding from $150K to nearly $1M annually.
- Supported growth of 50 staff and programs reaching 20,000+ children in Africa.
Timeline
Co-Founder
BeeGen
01.2024 - Current
Co-Founder
PHi Brewing Company
01.2024 - 01.2025
Consultant
Generosity New York
09.2022 - 02.2023
CEO
PurposeMatch
01.2016 - 01.2021
Co-Founder
PurposeMatch
01.2011 - 01.2016
National Sales Director
JSA Technologies
01.2004 - 01.2010
Business Development
Alpine Pharmaceutica
01.2002 - 01.2004
Account Executive
IBM
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
Texas Christian University
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