Fledgg
Founder
Mike Ryan
Serial entrepreneur. Involved with hundreds of startup in Silicon Valley and globally. Early investor/CEO advisor and mentor to seven unicorns
Serial entrepreneur. Involved with hundreds of startup in Silicon Valley and globally. Early investor/CEO advisor and mentor to seven unicorns
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Experience
Executive Impact Group
Chairman, Advisor
EiG Team Health Ascension Health HB Health Solutions St. Francis Specialty Hospital St. Francisc Medical Center Providence Hospital St. Vincents Medical Center Saint Thomas Hospital Ryan Advisors Ryan Group
Employee
Founder
Employee
Education
About
Achievements
Successfully started, lead, early invested, mentored and/or advisor to CEOs at seven (7) unicorns in healthcare, technology and digital health. Have served on board of directors/advisory boards at 60+ companies and organizations with $15 billion in exits.
Former CEO at digital health, hospitals and technology companies.
• CEO, 25 years
• COO, International consulting firm
• P & L for $500+ million
• $15 billion in company exists
• UCSF DOCSF Advisory Board, Chair
• Board, American Heart Association
• Founding Board, California Association of Healthcare Leaders
• Founded first company 14 years old
• White House Intern
• American Red Cross, Chairman (Volunteer of the Year 2000)
• Lecturer, Mentor and Pitch Judge Draper University
• Regent for Louisiana, American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE)
• ACHE National Council of Regents
• ACHE Regent’s Advisory Council in San Francisco
• ACHE National CEO Committee
• Fellow, ACHE
• Fellow, American College of Healthcare Trustees
Skills
What I'm Looking For
Early stage, venture capital backed, private equity funded growth companies that need an experienced entrepreneur who has "seen it all" at least 10 times and knows how to navigate the unknowns, chaos and challenges building a successful organization.
Describe what you're looking for in a company.
Locations
Q&A
What's your favorite non-business book?
My American Journey, Colin Powell
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
Mentoring entrepreneurs & startups in undeserved communities in the United States & globally
What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Be patient and breathe, you will reach your potential
What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
Weekly cartoon column for publication
Which founders or startups do you most admire?
Richard Branson (Virgin)
Reid Hoffman (Linked In)
Elon Musk (Tesla, SpaceX)
Jeff Bezos (Amazon)
What's your super power?
Connecting
What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?
What words of wisdom do you live by?
Be humble and play it forward. Life is too short not be happy in the present.
What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?
Learning founder's vision and helping them make it come true leveraging my experience, expertise and global network
What was the most impactful class you took in school?
Group dynamics
What's something you wish you had done years earlier?
Travel
What's an obstacle you've overcome?
Sudden cardiac arrest, open heart surgery and rehabilitation while transitioning to a new life style
What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
For Entrepreneurs Only: Success Strategies for Anyone Starting or Growing a Business by Wilson Harrell
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