Ryan Kahn (born November 10, 1977), known as a Career Coach and television personality. Ryan Kahn is founder of The Hired Group, star of the show Hired on MTV Networks, and author of the book Hired!'[1][2][3]
Early life
Kahn, a Southern California native that graduated with an undergraduate degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He continued his education with a focus degree in Music Business from UCLA’s Entertainment Studies program.
Career
While attending UCLA, Ryan interned for such entertainment powerhouses as The Firm, Inc., DC Management, and then Warner Music Group, where he was hired to work with some of music’s greats.
His success in garnering internships and passion for helping others[4] led him to guest speaking spots at UCLA and USC’s entertainment courses to discuss “How to Break into the Entertainment Business.” Kahn continued advising young professionals by utilizing his extensive network to place hundreds of students in "dream opportunities".[5][6]
Currently Ryan applies his experience as a Career Coach and Founder of The Hired Group.[7][8][9]
Personal life
As an avid music fan, Ryan spends his free time playing bass and steel drum in the Newport Beach based band, COASTAL. And, to help support and inspire the next generation of musicians, he founded Rock Start, a charity that donates musical instruments to children in need. [1]
Filmography
MTV's Hired
Discography
COASTAL, Vacation Day, bass, steel drum, and vocals (2024)
The Night Riders, My Favorite Color is Blonde, lead bass and vocals (2010)
Elevation, Mystery of Sound, lead bass and vocals (2004)
Surefire, Self Titled, lead bass and vocals (2001)
Chewbacca and Friends, Self Titled, lead guitar (1996)
