Rhett Rumery

Rhett Rumery is a seasoned technology executive with a remarkable career spanning nearly two decades in the digital and tech industries. His professional journey began in digital media sales at Gannett, where he quickly distinguished himself and moved on to more senior roles. Rhett's career trajectory led him through influential positions at major companies, including Seven West Media, where he developed group strategies for the Yahoo!7 network, and adsquare, where he served as General Manager overseeing global operations for their audience and location intelligence platform. Throughout his career, Rhett has demonstrated a passion for building and scaling businesses, with a particular focus on strategy and go-to-market execution. His experience includes leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Blockchains, Inc., where he was Senior Vice President responsible for developing high-performance teams across various departments. Rhett's expertise also extends to strategic consulting, as evidenced by his role as Principal at NYLON Ventures, where he provided valuable insights in advertising, technology, and finance. Rhett now serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Vriend, an innovative AI company he established in 2024. Vriend focuses on developing hyper-personalized software solutions for consumers, aiming to simplify life through proactive and autonomous digital assistance.