Ryan Knuppel

Ryan Knuppel grew up in Central Illinois and was a three-time all-state basketball player, later earning All-American honors at Division III Elmhurst College. After graduating, he worked for 15 years at Caterpillar Inc., a Fortune 100 company, while building side hustles in sports content and online projects.

His writing and SEO work for sports affiliates evolved into a full‑time career in iGaming, where he has spent two decades as a content expert and industry connector. In 2016 (estimated), he founded Knup Solutions LLC, an agency focused on iGaming content, SEO, and strategy. He also launched the Knup Sports Show, a podcast that talks with CEOs, founders, and innovators in sports betting, iGaming, and esports.

Knuppel is known for his systems‑thinking approach, emphasis on relationships, and a family‑first mindset. He resides in Orlando, Florida.