Ryan Smith

Co-Founder & Executive Chairman of Qualtrics; Owner of Utah Jazz & Utah Mammoth

United States Eugene, Oregon, U.S.

Quick Info

ProfessionCo-Founder & Executive Chairman of Qualtrics; Owner of Utah Jazz & Utah Mammoth
NationalityUnited States
Date of Birth28/06/1978
Age47 years
BirthplaceEugene, Oregon, U.S.

Latest News about Ryan Smith

04/2025

Ryan Smith sold his interest in Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals FC, and America First Field to Miller Sports + Entertainment, led by Gail Miller. This ended his involvement in MLS and NWSL teams that he had purchased with David Blitzer in January 2022 and reestablished the Royals in 2023. The sale marked a shift in his sports ownership focus to the Utah Jazz and Utah Mammoth.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameS. Ryan Smith
Net Worth$2.6 billion (as of July 2025)

Educational Qualification(s)

Bachelor of ScienceBrigham Young University, Marriott School of Business

Personal Life

ResidenceProvo, Utah

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Children5
FatherQualtrics co-founder
BrotherJared Smith (Qualtrics co-founder)

Career

Companies
  • Co-Founder & Executive Chairman, Qualtrics (experience management)
  • Chairman, Smith Entertainment Group
  • Owner, Utah Jazz (NBA)
  • Owner, Utah Mammoth (NHL)
  • Former Owner (sold 2025), Real Salt Lake (MLS) & Utah Royals FC (with David Blitzer)
AwardsFortune's 40 Under 40 (2016)

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Co-founded Qualtrics as a student with his father and brother in a basement.
2. Qualtrics originated from his father's Ph.D. market research program.
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