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Partick Ryan

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General Partner at Leawood Venture Capital Llc · Investor at Sand Hill Angels

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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Paul KwanunlockedPartick: together at Stanford University (2020–2025)
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About

Patrick Ryan is an attorney and angel investor who serves as fractional general counsel to early-stage founders in aerospace, fintech, health, and frontier technology sectors. Previously, he led security, privacy, and policy initiatives at Google and TikTok, taught at CU Boulder, and represented the U.S. and Google in international internet governance matters. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Colorado.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintechMedical DevicesSaaS

Experience

  1. PSR Law FirmAttorney | Angel Investor | Venture Studio Foundercurrent2004 — present
  2. KetoneAid Ketone EsterGeneral Counselcurrent2026 — present
  3. Turion SpaceConsultantcurrent2026 — present
  4. Turion SpaceGeneral Counsel2022 — 2026
  5. Captain ExperiencesLegal Advisorcurrent2024 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  6. Buoyant Aero (YC S21)Fractional General Counselcurrent2024 — present
  7. AlgorizedInvestor/Advisorcurrent2021 — present
  8. Leawood Venture CapitalGP | Investment Committeecurrent2018 — presentLeawood, Kansas
  9. memoryOSStrategy Advisor2023 — 2026
  10. My Little Mascara ClubInvestor/Advisor2022 — 2026San Diego, California, United States
  11. BitwageInvestor/Legal Advisor2023 — 2025
  12. Berkeley SkyDeckAdvisor/Mentor2023 — 2025Berkeley, California, United States
  13. University of California, Berkeley - School of LawVisiting Scholar2023 — 2024Berkeley, California, United States
  14. bttn.Fractional General Counsel2021 — 2023Seattle, Washington, United States
  15. TikTokLead Technical Program Manager | Security + Web3 R&D2020 — 2022Mountain View, California
  16. GoogleTrust, Strategy & Engineering Principal2016 — 2020Sunnyvale, California
  17. GoogleStrategy & Operations Principal2014 — 2016Mountain View, California
  18. GoogleSenior Policy Counsel, International Relations & Free Expression2012 — 2014Mountain View, California
  19. GooglePolicy Counsel, Open Internet2011 — 2012Mountain View, California
  20. University of Colorado BoulderAdjunct Professor | Scholar in Residence2008 — 2016Boulder, Colorado, United States
  21. University of Colorado BoulderFaculty Director2004 — 2008Boulder, Colorado, United States
  22. Crown CastleVice President of Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs2009 — 2011Denver and San Jose, California
  23. Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) @KU LeuvenGuest Professor2006Leuven, Belgium
  24. Centre for IT & IP Law (CiTiP) @KU LeuvenResearcher & Ph.D Candidate2001 — 2004Leuven, Flemish Region, Belgium
  25. ComcastDirector of Strategic Operations2001 — 2002Brussels Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Privacy LawTechnology Policy

Languages Spanish, French, German, Dutch

  • Integrative Nutrition — UC San Diego Extended Studies
  • Advanced Biosciences Program — UC Berkeley Extension

From Partick's professional profile.

Colleagues at Leawood Venture Capital Llc

Bob Taylor
Investment Committee at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Brendan Fallis
Managing Director at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Dr. Ryan
Investor at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Dr. Semb
Investor at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
George Semb
Investment Committee at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Karl Gemperli
Managing Director at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Kip Wiggins
Investment Committee at Leawood Venture Capital Llc
Mr. Taylor
Investor at Leawood Venture Capital Llc

Frequently asked questions

Who is Partick Ryan?
Patrick Ryan is an attorney and angel investor who serves as fractional general counsel to early-stage founders in aerospace, fintech, health, and frontier technology sectors. Previously, he led security, privacy, and policy initiatives at Google and TikTok, taught at CU Boulder, and represented the U.S. and Google in international internet governance matters. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Colorado.
Where does Partick Ryan work?
Partick Ryan is General Partner at Leawood Venture Capital Llc.
What does Partick Ryan invest in?
Partick Ryan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Fintech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
Where did Partick Ryan go to school?
Partick Ryan studied at Stanford University (MLA, Master of Liberal Arts); The Wharton School (GMP, Finance & Venture Capital); KU Leuven (Ph.D., Law & Economics).

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