Biography
Ryan Fritsch graduated from the University of Washington in 2012 with a major in political science. He spent several years at technology startups including Uber and Convoy before shifting his efforts full time toward sustainability. Ryan started Cloud Paper in 2019 with fellow UW alumnusAustin Watkins, with the goal of ending global deforestation caused by single-use paper products. Cloud Paper is redefining the paper and pulp industry by producing a line of tree-free products and has been recognized by the Natural Resources Defense Council for their industry leading sustainability. The company is an active supporter of local nonprofits including Seattle-based Food Lifeline where they have donated over 150,000 rolls of paper products to Washington families during the Coronavirus pandemic.