Eric Ries is an American entrepreneur, blogger, and author, recognized for developing the lean startup methodology. His ideas on continuous innovation, long-term thinking, and market reform have influenced company building and management practices over two decades. He is the New York Times bestselling author of "The Lean Startup" and "The Startup Way," and also authored "Incorruptible."
Ries's entrepreneurial journey began at Yale, where he co-founded Catalyst Recruiting.