Jake Ryan

Jake Ryan is a seasoned professional in the field of software engineering and renowned for his expertise in crypto investing. He is the founder and chief investment officer at TRADECRAFT Capital, a prominent macro/thesis driven crypto fund. Before venturing into TRADECRAFT, Jake established the Venice Consulting Group (VCG), a distinguished software engineering firm catering to esteemed clients such as American Express and FOX Sports.

In his multifaceted career, Jake Ryan has extended his guidance as an advisor to various venture-backed startups and as an angel investor. He also serves as a mentor at Mucker Capital and Hypothesis, and as a strategic advisor at Diversis Capital, a distinguished private equity firm. With a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin, Jake is recognized as a trailblazer in the application of artificial intelligence to cybersecurity, having authored impactful work in this domain. His notable contributions include being a key speaker at prestigious AI conferences such as AAAI and NeurIPS, showcasing his groundbreaking work on 'Intrusion Detection with Neural Networks' which has garnered over 700 citations on Google Scholar.

Jake Ryan is a prominent figure in the crypto community, frequently sharing his insights at prominent events like the LA Blockchain Summit, Crypto Invest Summit, Autonomy2040, CryptoBlockCon, and key investor conferences including Family Office Club Private Investor Conference, TDAmeritrade’s LINC, and Inside ETFs conferences. Moreover, he is the esteemed author of 'Crypto Asset Investing in the Age of Autonomy', a seminal book published by John Wiley & Sons.

Jake's academic pursuits extend to studying the Leadership Program at Landmark Education and earning a Bachelor of Science from The University of Texas at Austin. He has held various roles in organizations such as being the founder and CIO at TRADECRAFT Capital, a mentor at Hypothesis, and serving as an advisor to impactful ventures like coParenter, Greenfield Robotics, and serviceMob, Inc. Additionally, Jake has contributed his strategic insights as a former Strategic Advisor at Diversis Capital LLC.