Disrupting the Future of Renting with Sheryl Song of Ryna

Futura Talks

Starting a business is not just about incredible ideas and vision. It also requires a lot of hard work. Today we are joined by Sheryl Song, the CEO and Co-Founder of Ryna, a co-living and apartment rental platform that leverages technology to make renting & living easier for the new generation of renters. Starting Ryna has been an exciting journey and Sheryl is here with us today to share not only her journey but the lessons learned along the way. Episode Highlights 03:08 - The passion of a young Sheryl 06:23 - Adapting to new environment and culture 10:11 - Sheryl’s early career years 23:25 - How Sheryl started her business, Ryna 32:08 - How Ryna is disrupting the rental market in Canada About Sheryl Sheryl Song is the CEO and Co-Founder of Ryna, a co-living and apartment rental platform that leverages technology to make renting & living easier for the new generation of renters. Sheryl is also the chair of the board for Street Haven, the oldest women’s shelter in Toronto. She is the recipient of The W. Galen Weston Top Entrepreneur Award and EY Women in Tech Award by NEXT Canada. She was also named as The Peak's "2022 Emerging Leaders for Startups and Tech" as one of the up-and-coming young leaders shaping Canada's economy, culture, and society. Learn more about Sheryl and her business by visiting their website https://www.theryna.com/ (https://www.theryna.com/) Connect with her on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherylsong/ (@Sheryl Song) You can also follow Ryna on https://www.instagram.com/therynaofficial/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/therynaofficial/ (Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryna/ (LinkedIn) About Farrah: Farrah is driven by her purpose which is to elevate leaders that aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Farrah looks to challenge the status quo, advocate for progress and find ways to level the playing field so that leaders from diverse backgrounds can have a seat at the table and a platform to be seen and heard. Farrah is the Founder & CEO of Futura Funds, which was founded with the purpose to elevate women who aspire to be agents of change and innovation. Women who have bold dreams but often lack the resources, support and access to capital to bring their ideas to life. Our aim is to level the playing field so they have access to the resources and support to not only succeed but to thrive. Know more about Farrah and Futura Funds by visiting the website www.futurafunds.ca Connect with Farrah on Instagram @futurafunds [https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/ (https://www.instagram.com/futurafunds/)] And also on LinkedIn @Farrah Khimji [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/farrah-khimji/)] Get in touch with Farrah by sending an email at [e-mail] Thank you for listening! Please don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review as your feedback really matters to us. You can also listen to Futura Talks Podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcast [embed podcast show links] and other podcast platforms available to you. Full show notes are also available on our website https://futurafunds.ca/ (https://futurafunds.ca/)