A food leader and cultural explorer.

Riana Lynn, MPH is a visionary entrepreneur and AI consultant, dedicated to transforming the global food system through entrepreneurship and experiences. As the founder and CEO of Journey Foods, she leads the development of innovative, data-driven solutions that address critical nutrition and supply chain challenges, all while championing sustainability and accessibility. Her work has earned her recognition as a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer, Google Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and led to over 230 speaking engagements at prestigious forums and universities, including Harvard, MIT, and the Dubai World Expo. Riana’s commitment to sustainability is deeply intertwined with her focus on creative community building, ensuring that the future of food technology benefits everyone. As the inventor of the first AI data patent for generative recipes, her vision is ahead of its time. Under her leadership, Journey Foods and Journey Labs are setting new industry standards and paving the way for a more sustainable, fair, and efficient food system worldwide.

Riana holds degrees and formal training in Biology, Chemistry, Anthropology, Black Studies, Public Health and Artificial Intelligence from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, Northwestern University, Depaul University, Columbia University, and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

She is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur that enjoys collecting art, unique real estate projects, growing fruit trees, collaborating with impact creatives, and exploring culinary and architectural heritage sites around the world.

A personal note:
Hi! I am probably somewhere being the founder of Journey Foods, a food tech company that supports cutting-edge product management and data services to food and beverage companies in over 16 countries. As a biologist turned serial entrepreneur, I’ve developed high-growth, internationally recognized technology, and food businesses with a great community of supporters and bright individuals. After two years in DC working in Obama’s White House and another two years at Google and Venture Capital, I bring a unique lens to problem-solving.

My accomplishments have been featured on MIT 35 under 35, CNBC, Forbes, USA Today, Wired, TechCrunch, Entrepreneur Magazine and more. What keeps me going? I drive innovation talks and projects around the world. I build with passionate creatives. I design art projects inspired by food stories.

I am based in Atlanta, GA and enjoy collecting art, investing in other founders, throwing immersive day parties, growing fruit trees, and supporting filmmakers. I am currently researching and drawing inspiration for an upcoming book on Food and Culture. When I am on the road, I enjoy exploring black culinary and architectural heritage sites around the world. To sum: I am grateful.