Ryan Caldbeck is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and founder with a passion for helping emerging consumer brands thrive. He has an impressive track record of success in the worlds of business, investment, and finance, having previously served as the founder and CEO of CircleUp, a platform that combines the power of data and capital to help new brands grow. Ryan is a deeply knowledgeable and experienced professional with a diverse range of skills and expertise, having previously worked as an associate at The Boston Consulting Group and as a summer associate in the private equity group at Bain Capital. He has also served as the Vice President of Encore Consumer Capital and as a director at a number of consumer brand companies, including Zuke's, The Isopure Company, and PhillySwirl. Additionally, Ryan has a BA in Public Policy from Duke University and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.