Ryan
InvestorFounderInvestor at Matchstick Ventures
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
FoundedMatchstick Ventures
About
An investor and thought partner known for providing unfiltered, actionable feedback and making valuable business introductions. Founders consistently praise his availability and genuine care for both personal and professional founder success.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeep TechDefense TechE-commerceEnterprise SoftwareFintechHardwareRoboticsSaaSSemiconductorsSpace Tech
Partner at Matchstick Ventures
Intro paths
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Experience
- Matchstick VenturesFounder & Partnercurrent2015 — presentGreater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- TechstarsVenture Partner2019 — 2021
- TechstarsManaging Director2015 — 2019Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Twin Cities Startup WeekCo-Founder2014 — 2016Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Beta.MNCo-Founder2013 — 2016Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
- Confluence Capital PartnersFounder & General Partner2013 — 2015Minneapolis, mn
- Confluence EnergyFounder & Managing Partner2012 — 2014Saint Paul, MN
- Entrepreneurial SolutionsPrincipal2009 — 2010
- Unversity Guide, LLCFounder, President & CEO2005 — 2008
- Center for Outdoor Adventure - University of MinnesotaTrip Leader2004 — 2006
Skills & more
Strategic Planning11Strategy45Project Management14Business Development30Sales7Consulting2CRM1Energy15Entrepreneurship56Marketing Strategy8Energy Efficiency1Financial Modeling7
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Market ResearchSustainabilityFinancial AnalysisMarketingBusiness StrategyStart-upsSocial MediaManagement ConsultingMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningFrom Ryan's professional profile.
Deals · 1
UpsieBoard seat
via Matchstick Ventures · filed Feb 2018 · $2.1M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at Matchstick Ventures
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ryan?
- An investor and thought partner known for providing unfiltered, actionable feedback and making valuable business introductions. Founders consistently praise his availability and genuine care for both personal and professional founder success.
- Where does Ryan work?
- Ryan is Partner of Matchstick Ventures and at Matchstick Ventures.
- What does Ryan invest in?
- Ryan invests in AI & Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Hardware, Robotics, SaaS, Semiconductors, Space Tech.
- What companies did Ryan found?
- Ryan founded Matchstick Ventures.
- What boards does Ryan sit on?
- Ryan holds tracked board seats at Upsie.
- Where did Ryan go to school?
- Ryan studied at University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business (MBA, Finance); UMN Carlson School of Management (BSB, Entrepreneurship and Marketing); Victoria University of Wellington (Study Abroad).
Founder mafias
Techstars mafia238
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
David CummingsTechstars Boulder Accelerator 2012Founded Undaunted +4Jeremy AchinCloud Class 2013Founded Neo Cybernetica +2TJ ParkerTechstars Boston Accelerator 2013Founded Tjparker +2Spencer RascoffMentorFounded HeyLibby +2Sanjiv SanghaviTechstars New York City Accelerator 2012Founded Texture +2Brandon PatonMentorFounded Glider +2
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Victoria University of Wellington mafia8
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Nina Le LievreDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Inhibit CoatingsMike CaseyBITFounded FishburnersJon SandbrookBachelor of Commerce and Administration (Honors)Founded TDRI LimitedMaxence DrummondFIlm Studies - ManagementFounded malibouNadia FadhilaMasters in Public PolicyFounded FinteliteStefan KrawczykBachelor of ScienceFounded DAGWorks Inc.
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UMN Carlson School of Management mafia7
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business mafia2
Also came through, then founded or led a company.
Same school
Also attended University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business46
Kirsten SuddathInvestor at Next Frontier CapitalLaura HuffChief Operating Officer at Ibex InvestorsLoretta McCarthyCo-CEO and Managing Partner at Golden SeedsBashar AlallawiOperations at Transform Capital ManagementSanket MerchantPartner at PeakSpan Capital PartnersAri NewmanCo-Founder, GP at Massive
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Also attended UMN Carlson School of Management46
Todd ChaffeeInvestor at IVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Troy ArnoldPartner, Echo Health Advisors at Echo Health VenturesEliseInvestor at Mairs & Power VCAndrew HeimGeneral Partner at Arthur VenturesNing LiVenture Partner at Foothill VenturesFelix ZhangVenture Partner at Artesian
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Also attended Victoria University of Wellington52
Helen SounessVenture Partner at RampersandDerek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldIsabel VerheggenGlobal Head of Marketing, CV Labs at CV LabsRachel HindPrivate Client Adviser at Aura GroupMoritz ReckPrincipal at Engelhardt Kaupp Kiefer & Co. Management GmbHMark VivianPartner at Movac
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Shared employers
Also worked at Matchstick Ventures3
Also worked at Techstars455
Brad FeldCo-founder of Foundry and TechstarsRustyAdvisor at Clear VenturesHouman HaghighiPartner, Business & Corporate Development at Menlo VenturesIsabelle StyslingerSenior Associate, Rise of the Rest at RevolutionWesley BarrowPartner at Correlation VenturesJack Bixby LucasGeneral Partner at Lucas Venture Group
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