Roadster Capital
Founder
Ryan Else
Founder of Roadster Capital. Leadership of sales teams, M&A, and turnarounds with public and private venture backed businesses. MBA -University of Notre Dame
Founder of Roadster Capital. Leadership of sales teams, M&A, and turnarounds with public and private venture backed businesses. MBA -University of Notre Dame
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Experience
Oregon Scientific (IDT International)
President - GM North American Growth
Leadership of a global turnaround reporting to the CEO in Hong Kong. Publicly traded consumer electronics company. Sold the company to Sanpower China with $14b in annual revenue... more where I managed post M&A integration of the business unit.
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A recognized leader of sales, marketing and operations organizations with a 20+ year record of delivering growth in software, products and services to retailers, e-commerce, b2b, b2c, enterprise clients and distribution channels. Ryan received his MBA from The University of Notre Dame. He lead the turn-around strategy of consumer electronics manufacturer Oregon Scientific. As President & GM of North America he led sales, marketing, product and operations teams in the development of direct to consumer, retail and product road map strategy. He was also a key leader in the successful M&A deal that led to the acquisition of their parent company, IDT International, by China's Sanpower Group.
Mr. Else started his career in sales and marketing at Oracle and has has been successful in launching software, services and consumer products as an employee, founder, investor and inventor.
Describe the most impressive thing you've done.
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What's the best way for people to get in touch with you?
e-mail - First Name @Roadstercapital.com
What words of wisdom do you live by?
Trust your gut. Be true to yourself. Add value. Change is good. Give back.
What aspects of your work are you most passionate about?
Connecting and learning.
What was the most impactful class you took in school?
Western Civilization / Films of Alfred Hitchcock
What's something you wish you had done years earlier?
Started a VC Fund
What's an obstacle you've overcome?
Turnaround of a global manufacturer based in Hong Kong that was loosing market share and had experienced significant turnover across the organization. With limited understanding of Mandarin I led the business into a successful merger.
What's the most useful business-related book you've ever read?
The Innovators Dilemma & Disney War
What's your favorite non-business book?
Stuart Woods Novels
If money were not an issue, what would you be doing right now?
I would be on a large boat in warm water.
What words of advice would you give your younger self?
Go for it.
What's the most creative thing you've ever done?
After attending service with Pope John Paul II in Vatican City I wanted to tour the Sistine Chapel. I was wearing shorts and was told men must wear pants. I had a jacket around my waist, put my legs in the arms, zipped it up and was allowed to enter.
Which founders or startups do you most admire?
Those who refuse to drive slow and push the envelope of possibility.
What's your super power?
I hold the keys to unlimited possibility.
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