Ryan Alovis
Founder & CEO at The Stella Group, LensDirect, Pulse Health, and Go Answer
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
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
LensDirect, Jan 2009 – Present Pulse Health, Jan 2016 – Present
Partner
Go Answer, Jan 2012 – Present
Co-Founder & Board Member
Foodie Card, Jan 2018 - Present
Founder & CEO
The Stella Group, Oct 2006 – Present
Links from Ryan
The Human Element in the Age of AI with Ryan Alovis - Honest Ecommerce Ep. 226
Ryan Alovis is an entrepreneur and philanthropist behind several high-growth companies. He founded Magazine Discount Center in 2006, growing it into a top online magazine retailer before its acquisition by Time Inc. in 2016. He then revitalized LensDirect.com, turning it into a leading online vision care brand with over 13,000% revenue growth and repeated Inc. 5000 recognition. In 2012, he co-founded Go Answer, an award-winning 24/7 contact center. In 2016, he launched Pulse Health, a healthcare SaaS company whose Pulse Engagement Cloud helps pharma companies connect with physicians and patients, earning accolades for innovation. Alovis’ ventures have been featured by Forbes, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, and recognized by American Express, Microsoft, and Visa. He also co-founded The Silver Lining Society, a nonprofit that has raised nearly $1M for pediatric cancer research.