Ryan Darnell
InvestorManaging Partner at Max Ventures
New York, New York
Writes $750K – $1M checks · typically $1.5M
About
Ryan Darnell leverages a private equity background in seed and early-stage investing, shaping his business model evaluation and long-term company-building approach, and co-founded a NYC e-commerce tech community in 2016.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerFintechHealthtechSaaS
Experience
- Max VenturesManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- The PostCo-Founder & Board Membercurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- ElionCo-Founder & Investorcurrent2022 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- TertuliaCo-Founder & Board Membercurrent2020 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- EtchedSeed Investorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- SanaSeed Investorcurrent2018 — presentGreater Stockholm Metropolitan Area
- OllieSeed Investorcurrent2016 — present
- GrubMarket Inc.Seed Investorcurrent2015 — present
- K HealthSeed Investorcurrent2016 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Heartbeat HealthSeed Investorcurrent2018 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- CertifyOSSeed Investorcurrent2021 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- adonisSeed Investorcurrent2022 — presentNew York, New York, United States
- Vori HealthSeed Investor & Board Observercurrent2020 — presentNew York, United States
- ToolioAdvisor & Board Observercurrent2019 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
- Basset Investment GroupFounding Partner2014 — 2016NYC
- Modern HoldingsPrincipal2012 — 2013greater new york city area
- Phoenix Club of NashvilleBoard Member2012Greater Nashville Area, TN
- FLO ThinkerySenior Associate2011 — 2012greater nashville area
- BountyBevInterim Strategy Consultant2011 — 2012greater nashville area
- IngramOperations2010 — 2011greater nashville area
- IngramBusiness Development2005 — 2010greater nashville area
Skills & more
Strategic Planning29Strategy61Quantitative Analysis24Sales Process16Logistics15Operations2Contract Negotiation43New Business Development53Pricing Strategy7Forecasting14Customer Relations2Customer Service6
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Colleagues at Max Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan Darnell?
- Ryan Darnell leverages a private equity background in seed and early-stage investing, shaping his business model evaluation and long-term company-building approach, and co-founded a NYC e-commerce tech community in 2016.
- Where does Ryan Darnell work?
- Ryan Darnell is Managing Partner at Max Ventures.
- What does Ryan Darnell invest in?
- Ryan Darnell invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Fintech, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Ryan Darnell write?
- Ryan Darnell typically writes checks of $750K – $1M.
- Where did Ryan Darnell go to school?
- Ryan Darnell studied at Vanderbilt University (MBA, Strategy and Finance); Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU).
Same school
Also attended Vanderbilt University196
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Also attended Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU)10
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sana11
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