Lawbalization Episode 16: Shaping Startups, Storytelling, and Venture Growth in Utah with Ryan Boswell
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Episode Summary
In this episode, Jonathan Bench sits down with Ryan Boswell, founder and CEO of Relay, a modern venture studio focused on helping founders turn ideas into operating businesses. Ryan shares his journey from early content creation and sports marketing to startups, venture building, and investing, and explains how storytelling, relationships, and execution have shaped his career. They discuss what makes content resonate, how founders can prioritize ideas and manage risk, and the realities of building companies within Utah’s startup ecosystem. Ryan also reflects on lessons learned from failed ventures, the importance of actually doing business rather than “playing” business, and why long-term relationships often matter more than short-term wins. You can connect with Ryan on LinkedIn here.