Ryan Patrick Hunt

Ryan Patrick Hunt is a decorated U.S. Army officer turned entrepreneur, author, and nationally

recognized voice in veteran advocacy, talent acquisition, and AI-powered business transformation.

As the founder of Tenth Mountain Recruiting, Ryan leads a mission-driven executive search firm that

specializes in placing high-performing veteran and civilian talent across key sectors including

manufacturing, tech, healthcare, and logistics.

A retired Army officer with over 20 years of service, Ryan completed three combat deployments to

Iraq and a peacekeeping mission to the former Yugoslavia. His military accolades include the

Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters,

and the Combat Action Badge - honors that underscore his leadership under pressure and

commitment to service.

Ryan is the author of Recruiting in the War for Talent: A Field Guide for the AI Era, a best-selling

book in the human resources category. The book blends practical recruiting strategies with

forward-thinking insights on how AI is transforming the hiring landscape, and it has become a go-to

resource for modern HR professionals and business leaders alike.

He's also the founder of the Veteran Social Summit, a powerful virtual platform connecting over

1,000 veterans, military spouses, and advocates annually for conversations on entrepreneurship,

career growth, and community leadership.

Ryan's expertise and energy have earned him speaking invitations across the country. He took the

stage at the Military Influencer Conference (MIC) in 2024 and is slated to return for MIC 2025 and

MCON 2025, delivering keynotes on modern leadership, veteran transition, and business innovation.He also serves as the Chicago Bunker Labs Ambassador for the Institute for Veterans and Military

Families (IVMF), where he champions entrepreneurship and economic empowerment in the

Midwest's military-connected community.

In 2025, Ryan was nominated as the Vetrepreneur of the Year by Military Friendly and named one

of the Top 25 Military Entrepreneur Change Makers by Military Entrepreneur Magazine.

Whether speaking to Fortune 500 leaders or emerging entrepreneurs, Ryan brings a powerful mix of

authenticity, insight, and action-oriented storytelling that inspires audiences to lead boldly, think

differently, and serve with purpose.

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