Co-Founder

Ryel is an award-winning professional photographer who recognized an extraordinary opportunity while shopping for a home. As the visionary behind the HDReal® processing system, Ryel was responsible for managing HDReal’s® initial product development, as well as architecting the company’s research and development strategy. Ryel is obsessed with ensuring that HDReal® continues to lead the way for technological innovation in the industry, and is committed to providing the best experience possible for Virtuance customers.

Prior to co-founding Virtuance, Ryel started a locally-sourced, all-natural food co-op called The Peoples Farm. He also was the founder and owner of EcoDater.com, an online dating site targeting eco-friendly singles. Before those enterprises, Ryel worked for a real estate development firm in Denver, focusing on dense urban development opportunities. Ryel has an undergraduate degree in Economics from Trinity College, a graduate degree in Creative Writing from the University of Southern California, and attended the Master of Real Estate program at the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business.