Ryan Hunt

Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Highwoods Properties

Search every verified Ryan Hunt interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Ryan Hunt, Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Highwoods Properties and founder of 10th Mountain LLC, appeared on the Veteran's Growing America Podcast in April 2025. He described his company as a tech company whose primary function is recruiting, and said that its high rate of return clients set the company up for a strong start in 2025. Hunt stated that his team has helped military veterans transition into the civilian workforce and that coaching is offered for free. He also noted that in 2016 a sticker endeavor made $600,000, which he described as a high point in his entrepreneurial journey. Hunt discussed challenges he faced as an entrepreneur, saying he had to learn to overcome being close-minded and not receptive to feedback. He stated that mindset, vision, and having multiple flexible plans are essential for success in entrepreneurship. Hunt advised veterans to take the transition process seriously, educate themselves, and advocate for their benefits, and said that the most important aspect of veteran organizations is the network they provide.