Ryan Tarzy

Ryan Tarzy is the Founder and CEO of a stealth private equity-backed health technology company based in Irvine, California, a position he has held since June 2023. He is also known for his role as Managing Director at Rising Tide Collective, where he has been active since April 2021, focusing on product launches in real-time price transparency within the healthcare sector.12

His previous experience includes significant positions at CoverMyMeds, where he served as Director of the Incubation Studio and was instrumental in product ideation and scaling. CoverMyMeds is recognized for automating the prior authorization process in healthcare, which has streamlined operations for healthcare providers and improved patient care. The company was acquired by McKesson in 2017 for $1.1 billion.1

Tarzy holds a Bachelor’s degree in MMSS/Economics/Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and has pursued graduate studies in International Business at Universidad Complutense de Madrid.1 He is also an early-stage investor and coach for first-time founders, particularly in the realms of digital health and artificial intelligence/machine learning.2