Ryan has acted as outside general counsel for hundreds of startups in industries ranging from software and technology to ecommerce and healthcare. He advises startup clients on all matters from startup to exit, including formation, capital raising (including debt and equity financings), commercial transactions, and M&A.From founding to exit, Ryan provides his clients with counsel that is understandable and solution-focused.Prior to Rubicon, Ryan worked on the founding team of a venture backed startup and as in-house counsel at a private equity firm.Ryan also designed and teaches the “Venture Deals” course at the University of Denver’s Sturm College of Law.Outside of work, Ryan loves exploring Colorado with his wife and five daughters.