Ryan is an investor on Norwest’s growth equity team, focusing on investments in franchising, consumer products, sports, and wellness.
Ryan is a nine-time Olympic medalist over three Olympics, a two-time Olympic team captain for USA Swimming, and a world record holder. He is an owner of a Goldfish Swim School franchise in St. Johns, Florida.
Ryan holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and serves on the board of directors for Cal’s Big C Society and the advisory board of the Cal Legends Collective.
Ryan is an investor on Norwest’s growth equity team, focusing on investments in franchising, consumer products, sports, and wellness.
Ryan is a nine-time Olympic medalist over three Olympics, a two-time Olympic team captain for USA Swimming, and a world record holder. He is an owner of a Goldfish Swim School franchise in St. Johns, Florida.
Ryan holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from the University of California, Berkeley, and serves on the board of directors for Cal’s Big C Society and the advisory board of the Cal Legends Collective.
I look for optimism in others and consistency in myself.
Who are your heroes in real life and why?My grandfather, Michael Sullivan. He has a Ph.D. in mathematics and has published over 100 math textbooks in his life. I believe his intellect contributes to his patience, generosity, humility, and sense of humor.
What is your motto? The best advice you've ever received?“Do. The. Work. Every day, you have to do something you don’t want to do. Every day. Challenge yourself to be uncomfortable, push past the apathy and laziness and fear.” -Tim Grover. The best advice I’ve received, from Ken Ravizza, a renowned sports psychologist: “Attitude is a decision.”
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