Patrick Riley
InvestorManaging Partner at GAN Ventures
Denver, Colorado, United States
Writes $100K checks
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About
Patrick Riley blends operator and investor perspectives—CEO of an accelerator network and co-founder of a venture arm—with American Red Cross operations and Techstars-backed sales, prioritizing founder mental health, regular updates.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningFintechHealthtechSaaSSpace Tech
Experience
- Global Venture NetworkPresident and CEOcurrent2014 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
- Global Venture NetworkManaging Partner, GAN Venturescurrent2016 — presentDenver Metropolitan Area
- FluintChairperson of the Boardcurrent2022 — presentDenver, Colorado, United States
- University of DelawareBoard Member, Horn Center for Entrepreneurshipcurrent2016 — presentNewark, DE
- Mile High WorkShopBoard Membercurrent2014 — presentDenver, CO
- Invitational.Interim CEO2024 — 2025Denver, Colorado, United States
- Posner Center for International DevelopmentBoard Member2016 — 2021Denver Metropolitan Area
- TechstarsDirector of Growth and Business Development2011 — 2014Boulder, CO
- YouthBizBoard Member2011 — 2013Denver Metropolitan Area
- SunRxDirector, Business Development2009 — 2011Denver Metropolitan Area
- American Red CrossChief of Staff and Special Assistant to the CEO2005 — 2009Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Patrick Riley?
- Patrick Riley blends operator and investor perspectives—CEO of an accelerator network and co-founder of a venture arm—with American Red Cross operations and Techstars-backed sales, prioritizing founder mental health, regular updates.
- Where does Patrick Riley work?
- Patrick Riley is Managing Partner at GAN Ventures.
- What does Patrick Riley invest in?
- Patrick Riley invests in AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS, Space Tech.
- What check size does Patrick Riley write?
- Patrick Riley typically writes checks of $100K.
- Where did Patrick Riley go to school?
- Patrick Riley studied at University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business (Master of Business Administration - MBA, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); University of Delaware (Bachelor of Arts, Communication and Psychology).
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Also attended University of Delaware187
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Also worked at Global Venture Network9
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Also worked at Mile High WorkShop1
Also worked at Techstars812
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Also worked at American Red Cross29
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