# Ricardo Camargo

> Ricardo Camargo founded Vapor Studio in Encinitas in 2003 after working at Burton Snowboards and launching Gravis footwear. His career spans product design, brand strategy and venture building, including SWENYO, LIT and beverage projects. BioEnergy Development currently lists him as Chief Marketing Officer and head of strategy.

- **Role:** Chief Marketing Officer and head of strategy at BioEnergy Development; Founder of Vapor Studio (identified as Founder + CEO in company profiles and filings)
- **Organizations:** Vapor Studio, BioEnergy Development, Burton Snowboards, Gravis Footwear, SWENYO, NZN Labs / LIT, PBC Ventures, SponsorsOne, Drink Monday
- **Education:** Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University)
- **Known for:** Founded Vapor Studio in 2003., Launched Gravis footwear during his Burton career., Named inventor on US patent 6,305,103.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2003** — Worked at Burton Snowboards, managing its boot product line and launching Gravis footwear; SWENYO’s launch announcement describes eight years at Burton.
- **2001** — Named inventor on US patent 6,305,103, Footwear including a locking component, issued October 23 and assigned to Gravis Footwear.
- **2003** — Founded Vapor Studio; a later SEC filing dates the Founder + CEO role to March 2003.
- **2009** — Photographed with Eneri Abillar at Lake Hodges for a Riviera San Diego feature about branding; Vapor’s work included Field & Stream.
- **2010** — Attended the December 2 Skullcandy Mix Master Mike headphone launch in Hollywood; photographed and identified in Boardistan’s coverage.
- **2012** — Met NZN Labs’ Richard Zinn in May and began the collaboration behind LIT; Vapor provided design and consulting in exchange for equity.
- **2013** — Discussed LIT in an April 10 interview and was named a panelist for the December Innovation by Design event in San Diego.
- **2014** — Appointed to SponsorsOne’s advisory team in March.
- **2015** — Publicly launched SWENYO’s youth home goods proposition; Marta Calle joined the board in March.
- **2021** — Named alongside Ron Miranda as a leader of PBC Ventures at the July announcement of its beverage incubator model.
- **2023** — Drink Monday’s SEC offering materials list him as an investor and board member; board service began in January 2023.
- **—** — BioEnergy Development’s current leadership page lists him as Chief Marketing Officer and head of strategy; the appointment date is not established.

## Achievements

- Founded Vapor Studio in 2003.
- Launched Gravis footwear during his Burton career.
- Named inventor on US patent 6,305,103.
- Founded SWENYO, a home goods venture focused on shoppers under 25.
- Contributed design and consulting services for equity to the LIT venture.
- Selected for SponsorsOne’s advisory team in 2014.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Research observation on October 22, 2026, rather than an appointment date: BioEnergy Development’s live leadership page lists Camargo as Chief Marketing Officer and head of strategy.

## Links

- Website: https://www.vapor-studio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardoxcamargo
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/RicardoxCamargo
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricardoxcamargo/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22