Ryan Renteria Email & Phone Number

Speaking/coaching since 2009. Formed professional advisory company in 2021. ► “In the three short years that Ryan has been my CEO coach, he has helped me immensely and I feel fortunate to be working with him. Yes, Ryan is brilliant. Yes, he has the real-world experience of three very successful careers under his belt. Yes, he is the most well-read person I have ever met and is the closest thing I know to ChatGPT with a pulse. But what really sets Ryan apart is his integrity and his heart. He genuinely cares about helping leaders in their search for balance, so they can drive positive change in their organizations without burning out or sacrificing their personal relationships along the way.” Trenton Mayol, CEO and president of Pacific Southwest Container, formerly at Andreesen Horowitz► “What separates his book from others in this genre is the immediate applicability of the ideas. My life has changed for the better because his transformative ideas are so easy to adopt. Ryan is an incredible executive coach, and this book reflects that same excellence in every chapter!” Lokesh Sikaria, managing partner of Moneta Ventures; fmr CEO of Sparta Consulting and Rapidigm► “Ryan brings a very broad and valuable amount of knowledge to his executive coaching practice that is derived from his deep research. His proprietary process will greatly benefit any executive seeking to gain an edge in their personal and professional pursuits.” CEO, commercial real estate development and investment company

Greater Sacramento

Help CEOs/founders and managing partners, often of multi-generation family businesses, optimize performance. ► “My time working with Ryan has provided valuable insights and guidance both personally and professionally that I use daily. He consistently challenges me to reflect on my purpose as a husband, father, and the leader of an organization to ensure the proper alignment of time, initiative, and effort. Ryan is one of the most well-read people I know so it is fitting that he now is sharing his knowledge, experience, and perspective with all of us through his book.” Ryan Lucchetti, CEO at Pacific Coast Building Products► “Ryan has become an invaluable asset to our peer group who pulls upon real world experiences and extensive review of literature on a wide range of topics to coach us and provide the most pertinent advice. One of the most well-read individuals I have come across, he has advice ranging from parenting and sleep habits to negotiating and business strategy.” CEO and team owner, sports franchise► “Ryan is an exceptional and highly impactful coach. His diverse experience, drive to improve himself and others, and unique data-driven insights give him wisdom well beyond his years. He is approachable, non-judgmental, and highly professional. I value his guidance, mentorship, and counsel a great deal.” cofounder & managing partner, PE/M&A firm

Greater Sacramento

◾️Lead without Burnout: Growth with Less Stress for You and Your Team ◾️Won NYC Big Book Distinguished Favorite Award ◾️Hit #1 bestselling new releases & top-5 bestsellers in work-life balance.◾️Chapters on balance, culture, mental health, hiring, productivity, and decision making.◾️Praise from 51 leaders - Fortune 500 Chairmen/CEOs, PE/VC partners, NBA coaches/players.◾️All proceeds donated to mental health charities.◾️ LeadWithoutBurnout.com► "Today more than ever, leaders need the right tools to grow their businesses without burning out themselves or their talented team members. Ryan’s substantial experience working with CEOs and his thoughtful approach to his work should prove beneficial to business leaders who read this book.”— Ron Boire, fmr CEO of Barnes & Noble and Brookstone, president at Sony► "Ryan and I have had great conversations over the years around leadership, evidence-based processes, and business strategy. He effectively communicates his insights in these areas to help leaders optimize their culture and scalability.” — Josh Wolfe, managing partner at Lux Capital► "Lead without Burnout introduces a practical and sensible approach to optimizing work-life balance for you and the people that depend on you. Ryan’s unique collection of experiences, ranging from Wall Street to the NBA, lights the path to a more sustainable way of achieving professional and personal success.”— Nick Hartman, partner at Apax Partners; chairman of Nulo and Cadence Education► “Most of us understand the concept of diminishing returns, but often don’t think about it in the context of our own productivity. During my time at Lowe’s, work requirements were expanding, aswas my family. I realized that I need to be more present for my wife and young daughters. I wish I had the benefit of Ryan’s thinking at the time, to both help me get to the realization sooner and more effectively reach the needed balance.”— Bob Hull, former CFO of Lowe’s; co-CEO of Tailored Brands

Greater Sacramento

◾️ Speaking since 2009. Avg. rating 4.8 of 5. ◾️ Past audiences incl. Goldman Sachs, Balyasny, and Columbia B-School.◾️ Topics: talent management, leadership, communication.► “Ryan’s presentation was well thought-out, impactful & provided the audience with actionable takeaways that benefited the firm right away. He is a great speaker, and we'll certainly look to have future engagements with him.” Travis Owen, director, Balyasny Asset Mgmt► “Ryan is a special talent and a special person. He addressed our entire group at Goldman, owning the room with war stories & investing insights and inspiring a group of high achievers to try to follow in his footsteps. To this day, he’s a go-to confidant for his wisdom, charm, and high character.” Matt Fassler, fmr CSO at XPO Logistics & MD at Goldman Sachs► “Your ability to present is unmatched.” “Super dynamic. Like how you connected the basketball talk to investment side.” “Brilliant presentation. You’re a compelling public speaker.” “Motivational & inspirational talk. I found your advice extremely helpful.” “Really kept the audience engaged & interested. It was one of the best seminars I have ever attended.” Audience

Sacramento, California, United States

One of SBJ’s fastest growing companies, with businesses in manufacturing, logistics, and facilities mgmt., Pride has ~4000 employees across the U.S. About 2000 of them have disabilities, making Pride the nation’s leading employer for hashtag#PeopleWithDisabilities, with loads of awards for social impact and business excellence.Pride’s mission is to create jobs for people with disabilities, vets, opportunity youth, and trafficking survivors. Watch the 3-minute video on the home page and feel free to reach out.

New York City Metropolitan Area

◾️ Hispanic director. Strategy, finance, leadership, talent mgmt, risk mgmt, capital allocation, communication, investor relations, analytics. ◾️ Consumer, sports, financial services.◾️ Governance certification from PDA.► “As an advisory board member, Ryan informed PPG’s strategy at inception and continues to enable its vision to serve as a trusted partner to talents and firms seeking opportunities.” Francis de la Cruz, founder, PPG► “I’m thrilled to recommend Ryan as a board member. He generated impressive investment returns through his expertise in financial analysis, capital allocation, and strategic finance, and I know he’ll use that same financial acumen to help boards maximize shareholder value. His experience in leadership as a CEO coach would also add significant value to boards. He’s a high-character professional who pours his heart and soul into all his endeavors, and this will be no different. I’m confident his sound judgment, strong communication skills and diversity will make him an ideal contributor in the boardroom. As a Board member of Kohls, Herschel Supply, Beekman 1802 and Dewey’s Bakery, I know any Board would be lucky to have him.” Adrianne Shapira, sr advisor, Eurazeo Brands► “Ryan has proven to me to have a great understanding of business strategy, execution and how to take advantage of opportunities. I’m confident he would do a nice job helping any company evaluate their strategy and successfully grow their business.” Greg Henslee, exec chairman of O’Reilly Auto► “Ryan is a multi-dimensional business leader. He brings insight, financial acumen, Top-Grading skills, and a light touch of humor to the Boardroom.” Mike Lorelli, fmr Pepsi CEO ► “I have known Ryan for nearly 20 years. He's a highly qualified executive leader with a full understanding of the governance work that takes place on a corporate board. As a Latino, he brings a unique diversity and inclusion perspective to a potential board placement.” Cid Wilson, CEO, HACR

Was part of the ownership group of the Milwaukee Brewers’ Double-A Minor League Baseball team and a potential Major League Soccer team.► “Ryan Renteria is an exceptional CEO coach whose years of experience coupled with characteristics of high integrity, intelligence, and passion make his book a must-read for those who wish to learn his thoughtful and rigorous approaches. CEOs and C-Suite executives will benefit from Renteria’s years of expertise as a coach that addresses work-life balance and professional business growth while integrating a culture of wellness among their teams.” — Kevin Nagle, chairman and CEO of Sacramento Soccer and Entertainment Holdings; former co-owner of the Sacramento Kings; cofounder and former CEO and vice chairman of Envision Rx Options► “If you are a leader of an organization in your business life, you will want to read his book. We all want to balance our work and family life. His book will help you experience wellness and get more positive aspects out of work, relaxation, and family time. I have known Ryan for well over a decade and he has the ultimate experience about his writings. He has been at the highest of his profession and advised leaders in many industries. I believe his book can help change your approach to life to live in a much happier way.”— Kenneth Young, president and owner of several Minor League Baseball teams; Baseball America’s Minor League Executive of the Year; president of Ovations Food Services

New York City Metropolitan Area

Advised presidents/GMs on personnel moves & the coaching staff on opponent/game strategies. ◾️Used predictive modeling to identify underrated prospects in the draft, G-League and overseas. Evaluated trade offers to determine which would improve our holes & win projections. Assessed analytical fit and projected production vs. market values to find undervalued free agents.◾️Analyzed opponent tendencies to advise on keys to winning on offense and defense. Ran examinations of our team to recommend changes. Executed quantitative studies around game strategies for specific situations.► “Early in the interview stage I already knew Ryan was going to add significant value to the Pacers. I was impressed how well he fielded questions on the spot from myself and the executive team about an array of players and concepts. 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 skillset, passion and integrity to help executives take their growth to new heights.” — Herb Simon, owner of the Indiana Pacers and chairman emeritus and cofounder of Simon Property Group► “Ryan was one of my most trusted advisors when I coached the Pacers. I valued his input on strategy tremendously as it was clear how much preparation went into his work. With his meticulous approach and extensive experience advising leaders, I know his book will help leaders striving for professional growth without burning out.”— Frank Vogel, head coach of the Suns, the Lakers 2020 title team, and formerly the Pacers and Magic

New York City Metropolitan Area

Selected consumer sector investments for founder and managed portfolio of investments while the firm doubled assets. Generated double-digit returns. ◾️Utilized proprietary research process to build knowledge of companies and create investment theses. Evaluated theses by talking to industry executives and running quantitative exercises. Determined reward-to-risk by forecasting financials and forming valuations.◾️Adjusted position sizes & long-short ratio as theses, expected values, market views & portfolio risk evolved. ◾️Spearheaded firm’s first ownership stake above 5%, activist endeavor and sizing model.► “Ryan’s thorough research process, commitment to the highest quality work and ability to communicate clearly ensured his quick rise in the finance industry. I am confident in Ryan's ability to help executives take their growth to even higher levels. In knowing Ryan for 17 years, I hold him in the highest regard in trustworthiness, thoughtfulness, and passion to help others succeed.”— Rick Singh, portfolio manager at J.P. Morgan Asset Management; former partner/managing director at Karsch Capital, 3G Capital and Standard Pacific► “Ryan has an intuitive approach to analyzing managements and companies, which combined with an ability to separate right from wrong, made him one of the strongest investment managers I came across in my thirty-five years on Wall Street. I always enjoyed our conversations as he approached his analysis with a caring compassion unique to many of his compatriots. He served as a great role model for younger (and older) investment analysts and portfolio managers and by putting it in print, he shares his unique analytical talent for others. A must-read.”— Gary Balter, former managing director at Credit Suisse

New York City Metropolitan Area

Assisted in investing/managing retail sector portfolio while running a portfolio. Produced double-digit returns.◾️ Investigated macroeconomic, industry and competitive trends to develop investment ideas.◾️ Conducted field research, projected cash flows and examined valuation metrics to assess investment. ◾️ Analyzed valuation and catalysts to determine reward-to-risk, time and price of entry point and position size.► “Ryan’s process-oriented approach and diverse experience enables great leadership insights across finance, business, and sports.” — Dmitry Balyasny, managing partner and chief investment officer of Balyasny Asset Management► “Too often the delicate balance between professional success and personal fulfillment is seen as a choice; you can have one or the other, but not both. In his powerful and thought-provoking book, Ryan reveals a compelling process for optimizing your life and harmonizing professional growth and a fulfilling personal life. I remember Ryan as an extraordinarily sharp and driven investor and was surprised when he told me he was leaving the industry all of those years ago at only thirty years old. Many years later, Ryan returns with a precious gift: a guide through many of the issues that I’ve wrestled with in my career and life. A must-read for anyone striving to achieve harmony in their work-life dynamic.”— Brandon Haley, founder and CEO at Holocene Advisors; former head of global equities at Citadel

New York City Metropolitan Area

Wrote retail sector research, advised clients on investments, and discussed trends with senior management.◾️Developed field research on retail companies using store checks, pricing studies and conversations with industry executives. ◾️Used research to advise institutional clients on investments, and to write investigative reports, earnings previews and First Call notes about retail stocks.◾️Employed financial statement analysis to build, update and forecast financial models.► “Ryan always challenged our executive team with tough questions that demonstrated his level of preparation and knowledge of strategy and leadership. Having known him for over twenty years, I’m not surprised he has been a trusted advisor to leaders from the C-Suite to the NBA. I know he will help leaders seeking to improve their business strategy and growth while prioritizing well-being.” — Ron Sargent, former chairman and CEO of Staples; board director of Wells Fargo and Kroger► “I first met Ryan in 2002 while he worked on our IPO, and I was immediately impressed by his critical thinking, analysis, and understanding of our business challenges. After that, he made us a better company with his continued deep dive in the business results and thoughtful discussion and questions. Since then, he has continued to demonstrate that insight in a variety of roles, and his insights should be digested by leaders anywhere.” — Jeff Hennion, CEO of Brand Holdings/Knockaround and former EVP, CMO of Dick’s Sporting Goods