At the age of 16 Riley backpacked around the world with his family visiting 24 countries and participating in over 26 volunteer opportunities. This not only ignited his passion for learning and service, but also helped him develop a new mindset around education, which he shares and speaks of with students to this day. At 18, his exploration lead him to the tech world of Silicon Valley where he helped found a financial education corporation for Millennials. A lifestyle entrepreneur; Riley values genuine connection over all else, recognizes the potential in every moment, and has been coloring outside the lines since kindergarten.