Month: June 2025

The Adventures of Ryan VanGorder: Charting New Terrain in Private Markets

The Adventures of Ryan VanGorder: Charting New Terrain in Private Markets

In this episode of PRess Play: The StreetCred Podcast, hosts Elena Krasnow and Jimmy Moock sit down with Ryan VanGorder, chief executive officer of Opto Investments. Ryan shares his career journey, from his early days at BlackRock during the Global Financial Crisis to executive leadership at Opto. 

We also discuss:

  • how Ryan got his start in financial services 
  • the formation of Team Opto and their differentiated approach to private markets
  • the importance of strong internal communication during a crisis 
  • modern portfolio theory and the benefits of investing in private markets 
  • adventure racing—and how it parallels his life as a CEO
  • …and much more!

Tune in for a compelling conversation about Ryan’s career, investment insights and the adventurous mindset that drives his leadership! 

P.S. Watch on YouTube to see Ryan do periodic jumping jacks.