About Cynergists Foundation

Cynergists is a nonprofit built for builders. We offer behind the scenes support that empowers underestimated founders to launch, lead, and grow their businesses, without worrying about how to afford help.

About Cynergists Foundation

Cynergists is a nonprofit built for builders. We offer behind the scenes support that empowers underestimated founders to launch, lead, and grow their businesses, without worrying about how to afford help.

Our Mission

To uplift underserved founders by removing the financial, structural, and operational barriers that prevent great ideas from becoming thriving, purpose-driven businesses.

We believe that when the right people get the right support, the world changes.

Our Mission

To uplift underserved founders by removing the financial, structural, and operational barriers that prevent great ideas from becoming thriving, purpose-driven businesses.

We believe that when the right people get the right support, the world changes.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cynergists Foundation is powered by a team of builders who believe access should never be a barrier to entrepreneurship.

Ryan Van Ornum

Executive Director

A systems strategist and serial entrepreneur, Ryan founded Cynergists to close the gap between ambition and access. After scaling multiple ventures and mentoring dozens of founders, he saw the need for real, hands-on operational support, especially for those often left out of the startup conversation.

Chris Irving

Vice Chairman

Chris brings over a decade of experience building cross-sector alliances across nonprofits, government initiatives, and small business ecosystems. His leadership ensures we build strong bridges between vision, resources, and real-world impact.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Cynergists Foundation is powered by a team of builders who believe access should never be a barrier to entrepreneurship.

Ryan Van Ornum

Executive Director

A systems strategist and serial entrepreneur, Ryan founded Cynergists to close the gap between ambition and access. After scaling multiple ventures and mentoring dozens of founders, he saw the need for real, hands-on operational support, especially for those often left out of the startup conversation.

Chris Irving

Vice Chairman

Chris brings over a decade of experience building cross-sector alliances across nonprofits, government initiatives, and small business ecosystems. His leadership ensures we build strong bridges between vision, resources, and real-world impact.

Why We Exist

Because too many brilliant people are left out of the startup economy simply because they don’t have the funding, connections, or support others take for granted. We’re here to change that.

Get Involved

Whether you’re building a business, ready to mentor, or want to fund meaningful change, we invite you to stand with us. Creating opportunity where it’s needed most.


Copyright 2025. Cynergists Foundation. All Rights Reserved.

Why We Exist

Because too many brilliant people are left out of the startup economy simply because they don’t have the funding, connections, or support others take for granted. We’re here to change that.

Get Involved

Whether you’re building a business, ready to mentor, or want to fund meaningful change, we invite you to stand with us. Creating opportunity where it’s needed most.

Copyright 2025. Cynergists Foundation. All Rights Reserved.