
Ryan Alovis
Founder & CEO at The Stella Group, LensDirect, Pulse Health, and Go Answer
New Mentor
About
Ryan Alovis is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of The Stella Group, overseeing a portfolio of companies in e-commerce, healthcare tech, and customer service. He founded LensDirect, transforming it into a nationally recognized DTC eyewear brand through innovations like subscription AutoRefill and white-glove support. He also leads Pulse Health, a SaaS platform for pharma engagement, and is a partner at Go Answer, a 24/7 bilingual contact center. Previously, he founded Magazine Discount Center, acquired by Time Inc. in 2016. Featured in Forbes and WSJ, Alovis is known for building customer-obsessed, high-growth businesses and co-founded a nonprofit that’s raised nearly $500,000 for pediatric cancer research. How They Can Help: 1. Scale e-commerce and SaaS businesses with customer-first strategies 2. Build and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams 3. Develop subscription models and recurring revenue streams 4. Navigate startup exits and strategic acquisitions 5. Implement operational systems that drive growth and retention