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Ryan Galloway
SEA Fintech Enthusiast
Ryan Galloway is the Country Director for Funding Societies in Vietnam, a position he has held since November 2021. He has over 12 years of experience in both technology and traditional business sectors in Southeast Asia, focusing on corporate and business development roles.
Professional Background
Before joining Funding Societies, Ryan Galloway was notably involved with iCare Benefits, where he served as the Director of Strategy. At iCare Benefits, he played a crucial role in enterprise sales and product development, helping the company achieve significant revenue growth from $0 to $65 million across six countries within a two-year span. His career also includes roles as an Entrepreneur in Residence at 500 Startups Vietnam, where he advised numerous startups, and as the Chief Growth Officer at Nafoods Group JSC.12
Education
Ryan holds a Juris Doctor in Law and Finance from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and an MBA in Global Finance from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. His educational background supports his expertise in finance and business development, particularly in the fintech sector.25
Current Role
As the Country Director at Funding Societies, Ryan focuses on addressing the financing needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Vietnam, a sector that is crucial for the country's economy but often underserved. Under his leadership, Funding Societies aims to leverage technology to provide innovative financing solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by Vietnamese SMEs.34