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Todd R. Ryden
Founder, CEO FNEX
Todd R. Ryden is an experienced entrepreneur and the Founder and CEO of FNEX, a platform for alternative investments. Here are some key details about his background and accomplishments:
Professional Experience
FNEX: Todd R. Ryden founded FNEX in 2012.1 As CEO, he leads the company, which has been recognized as an Inc. 5000 company twice.3 FNEX is an online marketplace that connects high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and family offices with alternative investments such as hedge funds, private company stakes, and managed futures accounts.1
Previous Ventures: Ryden has a history of founding and selling successful companies:
- StarCom Broadband: His first company after law school, providing cable and high-speed data services. Sold to Comcast in 2001.1
- Cole Marketing: A bottled water brand-marketing group, bought by New York venture capitalists in 2006.1
- Caldera Development: A real estate development company.1
- ViaStar Energy: A utility management service provider.1
Other Roles
- Managing Director of The Applied Group, a private equity firm.1
- Co-founder of The Applied Group in 2009, focusing on investments in software, technology, and technology services companies.2
Education
Ryden holds a BA in History from Purdue University, which he received in 1993.2
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ryden has been involved in various business transactions exceeding $140 million, including sales to Fortune 500 companies.2 His expertise lies in business planning, operations implementation, creative business strategies, and transaction structuring.2
FNEX Highlights
- Launched publicly on Fox Business with Maria Bartiromo in April 2014.2
- FNEX is described as the first comprehensive marketplace for alternative investments.2
- In 2016, Applied Capital (FNEX's wholly-owned FINRA registered investment bank) placed over $1.1 billion in securities.2
Todd R. Ryden's entrepreneurial journey and leadership at FNEX demonstrate his significant experience in the financial technology and alternative investment sectors.
