UC Blue Ash alum named one of Forbes 30 Under 30

Ryan Thomas is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College who followed his passion, co-founded a groundbreaking company and was recently named to the prestigious Forbes 30 under 30 list.

Thomas graduated from the electronic media program at UC Blue Ash in 2015 and partnered with Austin Mace to found Subvrsive, a company that produces virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and other content for major brands, including Procter & Gamble, Ford and Walmart. Thomas and Mace are included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Reshaping Marketing and Advertising 2020.

Subvrsive is based in Austin, Texas, and has doubled revenue each of the past four years. The Forbes recognition notes that, along with financial success, Subvrsive received an Emmy nomination for its work for Showtime, capturing the first professional boxing match released in its entirety in 360-degree video.

Thomas attributes the success of the company to timing — he and Mace started Subvrsive just as 360/VR video was becoming more viable –—and their ability to adapt. “We’re not just a VR shop, but an emerging technology shop. We are always diving into the latest technologies and finding ways to drive results for our clients.”