Ryan Zofay is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and recovery expert whose career is defined by transforming severe personal trauma into a platform for global empowerment. Having survived an abusive childhood in the foster care system and the subsequent loss of nearly his entire immediate family, Zofay transitioned from being "statistically built to fail" to achieving massive success as a former NFL athlete, American Ninja Warrior participant, and elite business coach.

At the Gladiator Summit, Zofay discussed the "Warrior" mindset and the need for radical ownership of one’s life. His session focused on the distinction between "knowledge" and "wisdom," arguing that actual growth comes from the embodied experience of overcoming adversity. By deconstructing the victim mentality and advocating for a "life as school" perspective, Zofay provided attendees with the psychological tools to reconcile past trauma and leverage it as a catalyst for professional and personal excellence.