Ryan Renteria is an executive coach to CEOs, founders, and managing partners.
His approach derives from two decades of studying and advising leaders as a hedge fund partner, NBA team advisor and executive coach.
About Ryan
Coaching leaders
Ryan helps senior leaders maximize professional and personal performance and growth.
He is referred by CEO clients to work with their C-suite executives and other CEOs, by PE and VC firms to their CEOs/founders, and by Stanford and Dartmouth’s Tuck Business School to their experienced alumni.
Sample coaching areas include
Evidence-based approach
Ryan’s approach is based on years of research and experience around leadership and coaching while:
- deciding which CEOs to back during his time as a Wall Street investor
- coaching senior executives for over a decade
- advising leaders from fund managers to NBA presidents, coaches, and players
- serving on The Private Placement Group’s advisory board since 2014 and being certified in governance by the Private Directors Association
The approach also draws on Ryan’s own career progressions, leveraging mistakes made and lessons learned to help clients avoid pitfalls.
”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 helped over 500 people as a volunteer empathetic listener on the support platform 7 cups (avg. rating 5.0 of 5), and became a fund partner of Social Venture Partners to support Sacramento charities.
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 was one of many who played a small role in helping the Pacers earn 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 a potential Major League Soccer team.
”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
