Ryan Renteria is a trusted thought partner to CEOs navigating leadership at scale.
His approach is shaped by 25 years of advising leaders as a hedge fund partner, NBA team advisor, and CEO coach.
From Wall Street to the NBA
Coaching CEOs
Ryan partners with CEOs to drive lasting impact across their organizations and lives.
He is referred by CEO clients to their peers, by PE and VC firms to their portfolio leaders, and by Stanford and Dartmouth’s Tuck Business School to their experienced alumni.
Evidence-based approach
Ryan’s approach draws on 25 years of distinctive vantage points in leadership — from selecting CEOs as a Wall Street investor, to coaching senior executives for over a decade, to advising NBA presidents, coaches, and players, and serving on boards including Pride Industries and The Private Placement Group.
He also brings the perspective of his own career journey, sharing lessons learned so clients can sidestep pitfalls and accelerate their growth.
”Early in the interview stage I already knew Ryan was going to add significant value to the Pacers. In his early stages of growing our analytics efforts, I read all his analyses and enjoyed the unique insights and clear communication. I’m confident he’ll be quite successful using his skill set, passion and integrity to help executives take their growth to new heights.
Herb Simonowner of the Indiana Pacers; chairman emeritus, cofounder and former CEO of Simon Property Group
Ryan’s pathway to
CEO coach
Stanford, then Wall Street for 9 years
After graduating from Stanford with highest honors for academic excellence from Stanford’s Latino community, Ryan landed at Goldman Sachs in consumer sector equity research.
He then worked at two hedge funds, Balyasny and Karsch. He became a partner at Karsch at 25, serving as the managing director of consumer investments as the firm doubled assets over the next 5 years.
Making a difference
After a career of strong returns, Ryan decided to leave Wall St. at 30 to focus on charitable work. He spent two years volunteering at five children’s charities.
He later became a fund partner of Sacramento Venture Philanthropy. He also helped over 500 people as a volunteer empathetic listener on the support platform 7 cups (avg. rating 5.0 of 5).
Ryan Renteria, advisor to the Pacers
Advising in the NBA for 9 seasons
Ryan was then hired by the Indiana Pacers owner as a data science advisor. He advised Pacers’ executives on trades, draft picks, and free agents, and coaches on game strategies.
He contributed to the Pacers earning top-10 ranks in wins per dollar and wins above Vegas expectations, and two conference finals berths.
A lifelong sports fan, Ryan was part of the ownership group of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Double-A Minor League Baseball team and the investor group behind Sacramento’s Major League Soccer bid.
”From working on our IPO in 2002 to becoming a shareholder, Ryan challenged us with insightful questions around our strategy and growth initiatives. His guidance will help leaders aiming to grow their business and create a culture of well-being.
Ed Stackexecutive chairman and former CEO of Dick’s Sporting Goods
”My own goal is to find balance and intellectual stimulation. I value being able to hug my kids at school drop off, get a great sweat from a mid-morning tennis match, and have lunch with my folks in my backyard. I live the balance I champion with my clients.
Ryan RenteriaCEO coach
