Brian Ryckbost
I enjoy finding overlooked opportunities and turning them into products, businesses, and practical solutions.
Currently exploring industrial innovation, sustainable materials, entrepreneurship, and technology.
I've always been fascinated by how things work and why some ideas succeed while others never leave the drawing board.
Professionally, I work at the intersection of manufacturing, product development, and business strategy. My experience has taken me through R&D, pilot-scale processing, technical problem solving, e-commerce, and launching new products, but the common thread has always been the same: finding overlooked opportunities and figuring out how to make them useful.
I'm especially interested in industrial by-products, sustainable materials, food ingredients, manufacturing processes, and the small decisions that determine whether an idea becomes a successful business.
This site isn't meant to have all the answers. It's simply a place to document interesting questions, projects, and the occasional lesson learned along the way.
Current Projects
Enagon
Helping manufacturers explore new applications for powders and by-products.
Cellulose Supply
Natural ingredient products built around finely milled agricultural materials.
fibrill
Exploring absorbent fibers and new uses for recycled cellulose.
LiquorList
Tracking and organizing Michigan liquor pricing since 2012.
Field Notes
Occasional observations about manufacturing, product development, entrepreneurship, and the ideas that capture my curiosity.
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