Behind the Brand: Ryan Stapleton Founder of Venture

Our Story

I’m Ryan - traveler, creator, and the founder of Venture, a streetwear brand built on purpose. But Venture isn’t just clothes. It’s a statement. A movement. A reminder that how you move through the world matters.

Before Venture, I felt lost, chasing society’s expectations while ignoring the things that made me feel alive. That changed the moment I stepped off a plane in Portugal for my first trip abroad. Surrounded by culture, nature, and a feeling of raw freedom, I realized two things: the world is breathtaking… and it’s disappearing. That trip sparked the mission that would become Venture: to live fully, protect the Earth, and inspire others to do the same.

What I Stand For

I believe adventure is more than travel, it’s the way you show up in life. It’s in every risk you take, every person you help, and every wild place you protect. Through Venture, I fuse my passions for wildlife conservation, sustainability, and mental health awareness into clothing that tells a story and drives real impact.

We donate a portion of every purchase to causes like reforestation, ocean clean up, and mental health programs. Each hoodie or tee is a small but powerful way to give back...while sparking conversations that matter.

Why The Planet and Mental Health

I’ve battled my own struggles with mental health...moments of feeling directionless, weighed down, and disconnected. Nature became my reset button. Every mountain, forest, and ocean I explored reminded me that caring for the Earth and caring for ourselves are deeply connected. Protecting one without the other isn’t enough.

The Vision

My dream is to see Venture grow into a global movement...one that fuels bold adventures, funds environmental restoration, and helps break the stigma around mental health. I want to travel to every corner of the planet, telling the stories of people, wildlife, and landscapes worth fighting for while also bringing that inspiration back into every product we create.

Venture is for the change-seekers, the explorers, and the ones who refuse to live small. The ones who know that every step, every choice, every adventure has the power to leave the world better than we found it.

Venture Awaits.