Ryan Brogan

Partner | Recruiting CTOs, CIOs & Technology Leaders for Private Equity-Backed Companies

📍 New York, New York, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 16 investments📅 16 years investing🗓 Last invested Jan 2024𝕏 @upgrade_to_unlock
VC🌍 United States
16
Total investments
5
Early stage
0
Mid stage
6
Late stage
16y
Years active

Portfolio

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Angel Investor
Jan 2024
Plant People makes advanced wellness accessible through practitioner-grade supplements derived from USDA-Organic, functional mushrooms, hemp, adaptogens and vitamins. Our products are doctor-formulated, non-GMO, cGMP, vegan and junk-free (parabens, sulfates, fragrances, etc.). Currently sold at Whole Foods Market, Erewhon, The Vitamin Shoppe and so many more retailers! :)
Angel Investor
Nov 2021
Founded in the heart of a pandemic in Adam Goldbergs kitchen, PopUp Bagels began as a simple mission fueled by passion and dedication—to craft unmistakably perfect bagels with no frills, just the essence of simplicity... crispy crusts, soft crumb centers, the right size, and an ideal proportion of seeds. What started in a small kitchen quickly evolved into a culinary sensation, winning over locals taste buds and hearts, as well as winning Brooklyns BagelFest Best Bagel award two years in a row. Today, PopUp Bagels is a name that spans several neighborhoods, including five towns in Connecticut, iconic NYC spots like Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side, as well as Roslyn in Long Island. Our reach also extends to seasonal locations in East Hampton, Palm Beach, Wellesley, and beyond, with exciting new locations on the horizon. As we continue to expand, our dedication to bagel-making allows more people to experience our simple yet distinct offerings. Our bagels are served fresh from the oven, hot and whole - and we do not make sandwiches. Loyal fans love to grip, rip, and dip right on the street, or bagels can be taken home or to the park to enjoy it in endless ways. For more information on our story and locations, check out PopUp Bagels on Instagram or our website, where every bagel crafted is a testament to this commitment to perfection.
Seed Investor
Mar 2021
A new social way to save, share, and discuss what you want to watch and what youre binging. Follow friends, unlock badges, build up your IQueue score, and more!
Investor
Mar 2021
Kraken helps people own the power of their money. Founded in 2011, were one of the worlds longest-standing crypto platforms, now offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and more. Trusted by millions of institutions, professional traders, and consumers across 190+ countries. Built on the belief that everyone should own the power of their money, Kraken has been a category leader in crypto since 2011. Weve grown into a global financial platform offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and institutional infrastructure — all on a single foundation built for the future of finance. Our product lineup: — Kraken: the worlds leading hybrid investment platform, built for the future of finance from the ground up — Kraken Pro: the all-in command center that unleashes your trading potential — Krak: the next-generation money platform that turns every type of asset into usable money Proof of Reserves since 2014. Assets held 1:1. Trusted by 13M+ people, thousands of institutions, and a growing community of developers building on Kraken rails. Our mission: accelerate the global adoption of crypto so everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Risk Disclosure: https://www.kraken.com/en-ca/social-media-disclosure
Investor
Feb 2021
Patreon is the best place for creators to build community with their biggest fans, share exclusive work, and turn their passions into lasting creative businesses. Hundreds of thousands of video creators, podcasters, musicians, writers, game developers, and more are achieving creative and financial freedom doing what they love on Patreon, powered directly by fans who love what they do. Our endgame? A future where creators are in control, and real community thrives.
Investor
Aug 2020
Nextdoor is where you connect to the neighborhoods that matter to you so you can thrive. Our purpose is to cultivate a kinder world where everyone has a neighborhood they can rely on. Neighbors around the world turn to Nextdoor daily to receive trusted information, give and get help, get things done, and build real-world connections with those nearby — neighbors, businesses, and public services. We believe connecting with others is a universal human need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are among the most important communities in our lives, have been guiding principles for Nextdoor since the beginning. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 340,000 neighborhoods across 11 countries. In the U.S., 1 in 3 households uses the network. Nextdoor is based in San Francisco. For additional information and images: nextdoor.com/newsroom. Nextdoor is free, and its easy to sign up. Get started at https://nextdoor.com. For media inquiries, email us at press@nextdoor.com. For customer support, reach us at http://nextdoor.com/support.
Investor
Feb 2020
The first and most experienced company in bitcoin payments, BitPay builds powerful tools for spending, accepting, and building with bitcoin. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and South America and has raised over $70 million from top investors including Index Ventures, Aquiline Technology Growth, Menlo Ventures, Founders Fund, and Sir Richard Branson.
Investor
Jan 2020
Using proven crypto and blockchain technology honed over a decade, Ripple’s enterprise-grade solutions are faster, more transparent, and more cost-effective than traditional financial services. Our customers use these solutions to source crypto, facilitate instant payments, empower their treasury, engage new audiences, lower capital requirements, and drive new revenue. Founded in 2012, Ripples vision is to enable a world where value moves as seamlessly as information flows today—an Internet of Value. Ripple is the only enterprise blockchain company today with products in commercial use. Ripple’s global payments network includes over 300 customers across 40+ countries and 
six continents.
Investor
Jan 2020
AI-powered automation for every decision. At Palantir, our software powers AI-driven decisions in critical government and commercial enterprises in the West, from the factory floors to the front lines. Our platforms feature advanced tools for data protection, governance, responsible use of AI, and civilian protection capabilities for defense applications. Dominate your most complex problems with Palantir.
Investor
Dec 2017
We are championing a plant-forward future through the magic and joy of ice cream. Were taking over the freezer aisle with plant-based ice cream pints and novelties that taste better than anything out there, vegan or conventional. Look out for our newest innovation Sundrops launching February 2023!
Investor
Dec 2017
Beekeepers Naturals is reinventing your medicine cabinet with nature’s most powerful ingredients. We’re committed to delivering the highest quality solutions to modern health challenges from brain fog, to low energy, to immune support. We exclusively use nature’s purest and most potent ingredients to formulate our solutions, but we also apply scientific rigor to every single product. We’ve got natural medicine down to a science. We’re on a sustainability mission. By working exclusively with remote small-scale apiaries, partnering with leading bee research institutions, and prioritizing pesticide-free hive health above all else, Beekeeper’s Naturals works tirelessly to raise awareness and create a better environment for our world’s most important pollinators: the bees. Visit our website www.beekeepersnaturals.com to learn more.
Seed Investor
Dec 2017
We are championing a plant-forward future through the magic and joy of ice cream. Were taking over the freezer aisle with plant-based ice cream pints and novelties that taste better than anything out there, vegan or conventional. Look out for our newest innovation Sundrops launching February 2023!
Angel Investor
May 2016
At Angel Investor, were dedicated to bridging the gap between groundbreaking startups and visionary angel investors. Our platform serves as a beacon for entrepreneurs who are passionate about transforming their innovative ideas into successful ventures but need the initial financial backing to take off. We understand that navigating the realm of angel investing can be daunting. Thats why we offer a suite of services designed to simplify the process and enhance your chances of securing crucial early-stage funding. Our team of experienced professionals provides personalized guidance on crafting compelling investment pitches, financial planning, and strategic networking to connect you with the right investors. Through our platform, you gain access to a curated network of angel investors actively seeking to support emerging startups with not just capital, but also mentorship and industry connections that can propel your business forward. Angel Investor is more than just a funding platform; its a community where entrepreneurs and investors come together to foster innovation and drive growth. Whether youre in the ideation stage or ready to scale, our resources and expertise are here to support your journey every step of the way. Join us at Angel Investor and lets turn your startup dream into reality. Together, we can achieve remarkable milestones and contribute to a future shaped by innovation and success.
Investor
Dec 2015
Bombas is a comfort focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in need. The organization launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas is continuing to innovate with new socks and apparel while creating a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.
Early Stage Investor
Jan 2010
Experience · 22 entries
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Investments (16)
Founder (3)
2025
Partner, Private Equity Practice
Sep 2025
Riviera Partners is a global executive recruiting firm specializing in Technology, Engineering, Product and Design leadership. We understand that hiring the right technology leadership is the difference between success and failure for any company. Product development leaders – engineering, product, and design – are the most critical executive hires a company will make. Exceptional product development executives possess a rare combination of leadership experience and demonstrated technical achievement, making them difficult to find and even harder to evaluate. Riviera’s exclusive focus on technology talent means we bring decades of collective domain experience, tens of thousands of executive relationships, and the accumulated data of hundreds of thousands of interactions with technology leaders to bear for our clients on every search. For more information, visit rivierapartners.com.
2024
Angel Investor
Jan 2024
Plant People makes advanced wellness accessible through practitioner-grade supplements derived from USDA-Organic, functional mushrooms, hemp, adaptogens and vitamins. Our products are doctor-formulated, non-GMO, cGMP, vegan and junk-free (parabens, sulfates, fragrances, etc.). Currently sold at Whole Foods Market, Erewhon, The Vitamin Shoppe and so many more retailers! :)
2021
Angel Investor
Nov 2021
Founded in the heart of a pandemic in Adam Goldbergs kitchen, PopUp Bagels began as a simple mission fueled by passion and dedication—to craft unmistakably perfect bagels with no frills, just the essence of simplicity... crispy crusts, soft crumb centers, the right size, and an ideal proportion of seeds. What started in a small kitchen quickly evolved into a culinary sensation, winning over locals taste buds and hearts, as well as winning Brooklyns BagelFest Best Bagel award two years in a row. Today, PopUp Bagels is a name that spans several neighborhoods, including five towns in Connecticut, iconic NYC spots like Greenwich Village, the Upper West Side, and the Upper East Side, as well as Roslyn in Long Island. Our reach also extends to seasonal locations in East Hampton, Palm Beach, Wellesley, and beyond, with exciting new locations on the horizon. As we continue to expand, our dedication to bagel-making allows more people to experience our simple yet distinct offerings. Our bagels are served fresh from the oven, hot and whole - and we do not make sandwiches. Loyal fans love to grip, rip, and dip right on the street, or bagels can be taken home or to the park to enjoy it in endless ways. For more information on our story and locations, check out PopUp Bagels on Instagram or our website, where every bagel crafted is a testament to this commitment to perfection.
Seed Investor
Mar 2021
A new social way to save, share, and discuss what you want to watch and what youre binging. Follow friends, unlock badges, build up your IQueue score, and more!
Investor
Mar 2021
Kraken helps people own the power of their money. Founded in 2011, were one of the worlds longest-standing crypto platforms, now offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and more. Trusted by millions of institutions, professional traders, and consumers across 190+ countries. Built on the belief that everyone should own the power of their money, Kraken has been a category leader in crypto since 2011. Weve grown into a global financial platform offering crypto, stocks, futures, staking, payments and institutional infrastructure — all on a single foundation built for the future of finance. Our product lineup: — Kraken: the worlds leading hybrid investment platform, built for the future of finance from the ground up — Kraken Pro: the all-in command center that unleashes your trading potential — Krak: the next-generation money platform that turns every type of asset into usable money Proof of Reserves since 2014. Assets held 1:1. Trusted by 13M+ people, thousands of institutions, and a growing community of developers building on Kraken rails. Our mission: accelerate the global adoption of crypto so everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. Risk Disclosure: https://www.kraken.com/en-ca/social-media-disclosure
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