# Ryan Olson

> Ryan Olson is the Santa Barbara-based co-founder and CEO of MAAK and Bunker Supply, and a co-founder and former COO of STEL Design. His work connects product design, rapid prototyping, and equipment developed around field users. At MAAK, that approach extends to modular batteries, device cases, mounts, and printable accessories. MAAK’s Scout Kickstarter campaign raised $101,486 from 568 backers in 2025.

- **Role:** Co-Founder and CEO at MAAK®
- **Organizations:** MAAK®, Bunker Supply®, STEL Design®
- **Education:** Master of Science (M.S.), University of California, Santa Barbara, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of California, Santa Barbara, Technology Management Certificate, University of California, Santa Barbara
- **Known for:** Co-founded STEL Design, whose origins included garage-based 3D printing., Co-founded Bunker Supply, developing equipment for government and frontline users., Named principal investigator on the 2024 USAF Phase II E-MOV award to Bunker Supply.

## Career timeline

- **2011-2013** — Worked in manufacturing engineering at Bruker Nano Surfaces, according to public career listings.
- **2013-2015** — Worked as an independent mechanical design consultant, according to public career listings.
- **2015** — Co-founded STEL Design with Pete Ducato; served as COO.
- **2019** — Co-founded Bunker Supply and became CEO.
- **2024** — Became co-founder and CEO of MAAK; public career listing dates the role to February.
- **2024-05** — Discussed Bunker Supply’s contribution to goTenna EdgeRelay in a published interview.
- **2024-06** — Named principal investigator on Bunker Supply’s $1,238,418 USAF Phase II E-MOV award, starting June 14.
- **2025-03** — MAAK’s Scout Kickstarter closed on March 1 with $101,486 pledged by 568 backers.

## Achievements

- Co-founded STEL Design, whose origins included garage-based 3D printing.
- Co-founded Bunker Supply, developing equipment for government and frontline users.
- Named principal investigator on the 2024 USAF Phase II E-MOV award to Bunker Supply.
- Co-founded MAAK; the brand’s Scout crowdfunding campaign raised $101,486 against a $5,000 goal.

## Latest updates

- **2025-03** — MAAK’s Scout Kickstarter campaign concluded with 568 backers and $101,486 pledged.
- **2024-06** — Bunker Supply’s USAF Phase II E-MOV award began, with Olson listed as principal investigator.
- **2024-05** — Olson appeared in a NavalX video shared by FATHOMWERX about collaboration and end-user feedback.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-olson-bunker-supply

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