S4E15: Connor Ryan @ Bridge Investments

Chicago Capital

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