Jake Ryan
Professional Problem Solver, Venture Alchemist, Consultant & Serial Entrepreneur
Operator meets strategist: turning complex problems into scalable outcomes across ventures, capital, and go-to-market.
Jake Ryan is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with over 15 years of experience building, scaling, and optimizing businesses across multiple industries. His unique blend of operational expertise and strategic vision has helped dozens of companies navigate complex challenges and achieve sustainable growth.
From early-stage ventures to established enterprises, Jake has operated across venture capital, private equity, commodities trading, and emerging technologies. His track record spans company building, capital strategy, go-to-market execution, and operational excellence, making him a trusted advisor to founders, investors, and executives seeking transformational outcomes.
Expertise
- Seed to scale: product, growth, operations, hiring.
- Board-level advisory and CEO coaching.
- Capital strategy and deal architecture.
- Category design, positioning, and narrative.
- High-velocity acquisition systems and funnels.
- Partnerships, channels, and enterprise motion.
- Fundraising, investor relations, and diligence.
- M&A structuring and strategic partnerships.
- Alternative financing and special situations.
- KPI design: input > output; lagging vs leading indicators.
- Process, org design, and accountability systems.
- Dashboards, cadence, and meeting architecture.
Selected Work
- Context: Traditional fund structures misalign incentives and extract value through fixed fees regardless of performance.
- Solution: Architected innovative flow model with zero fixed fees, profit-only participation, and charitable giving integration.
- Result: Created differentiated fund structure that aligns LP interests with performance while generating positive social impact.
- Context: Fragmented blue-collar service industries with operational inefficiencies and limited technology adoption.
- Solution: Developed systematic approach to AI integration, operational optimization, and sales psychology enhancement.
- Result: Consistently achieved 25-45% margin expansion and successful private equity exits across multiple portfolio companies.
- Context: Need for innovative fund structure combining traditional assets with emerging opportunities while maintaining institutional standards.
- Solution: Architected unique Flow Model eliminating management fees, integrated charitable giving, and curated exclusive allocation strategies.
- Result: Successfully launched fund with 8 distinct allocation strategies, exclusive LP access, and revolutionary fee structure driving superior risk-adjusted returns.
Testimonials
"Jake has an exceptional ability to see the bigger picture while executing on the details that matter. His strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational experience makes him invaluable."
"Working with Jake transformed our approach to capital deployment. His innovative thinking around fund structures and investor alignment is truly differentiated."
The man, who's not just a machine
TASTE LIFE
Outside of business, Jake lives by the mantra, "life should be so good you can taste it." A globe-trotting adrenaline junkie, he thrives on snow skiing, extreme sports, immersive travel, and relentless self-development—fueling a life of impact, adventure, and giving back to those less fortunate.
