S4E15: Connor Ryan @ Bridge Investments

Connor Ryan is a Vice President at Bridge Investments, where he focused on consumer products and technology investments.

Show Notes

With a background rooted in private equity and venture capital, Connor takes a data-driven approach to investing, but also enjoys observing cultural shifts in consumer behavior and applying those learnings to new investment themes. Connor works closely with management teams to gain insights and improve performance and enjoys the challenge of understanding complex businesses. Connor is a University of Notre Dame graduate and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management.

Bridge is a Chicago-based early stage venture fund with a split focus on SaaS and Consumer Brands across a diverse set of end markets. Select portfolio companies include InGoodTaste, EarlyBird, Mack Weldon, Simple Mills, Jiobit, PartySlate, Interior Define, haku, and ConverseNow

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The Chicago Capital Podcast explores the startup and Venture Capital ecosystem in the Windy City. Each episode will feature a prominent founder, Venture Capitalist, or Angel investor who plays an integral part in the city's entrepreneurial story. Join host Matt Castellini as he chats with guests about their career journey, their perspective on a particular market, and their thoughts on the Chicago VC and startup scene.