I'm Ryan Williams, an entrepreneur and investor driven by a passion for empowering founders, executives, and leaders to build, scale, and transform their businesses.   My Journey: 1. From Baton Rouge, Louisiana and after 7 start-ups founded, I most recently founded, scaled and sold Cadre, the premier digital marketplace for alternative investments. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbespr/2019/02/04/forbes-releases-fourth-annual-fintech-50-list-the-future-of-your-money/ 2. Cadre Managed $6B+ in assets and returned $500M+ to investors and launched first ever secondary marketplace for trading fractional stakes https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/06/a-tale-of-two-startups-with-superstore-ambitions-robinhood-and-cadre/ 3. Led Cadre to a successful merger with Yieldstreet, marking one of the largest fintech deals and creating a combined company with $10B in asset value.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Williams_(entrepreneur) What I Offer: -Scaling Yourself and Business Healthfully: I help founders, executives and aspiring business leaders focus, navigate rapid growth and ultimately ensure sustainable, long-term success. I've guided Cadre from its inception to managing billions in assets. https://fortune.com/2021/04/14/cadre-ceo-ryan-williams-commercial-real-estate-investing-leadership-next/   -Strategic Partnerships: I’ve secured landmark collaborations with world-class institutions like Goldman Sachs and BlackRock. I specialize in sourcing, structuring, and closing high-impact B2B and B2B2C partnerships, even in complex and long-sales-cycle environments. https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/10/goldman-clients-are-giving-cadre-250-million-to-pour-into-commercial-real-estate/   -Source, Secure and Close Distribution Channel Opportunities: I know how to build and optimize scalable distribution channels that maximize reach, ensure re-engagement, and create ongoing value and a competitive edge for businesses. I have sourced, structured and closed partnerships with enterprise and institutional clients that others said were impossible and have developed a playbook I am excited to share.   Abundant Leadership & Effective Team Building: My expertise includes cultivating resilient leadership mindsets and recruiting top-tier executive talent to form high-performing teams and divisions. I believe in fostering cultures that attract and retain talent while driving innovation. We all have a degree of imposter syndrome – rise above it and bring your team as well! https://www.cnn.com/2020/09/21/investing/real-estate-cadre-savings-account/index.html   -Fundraising Connections, Network & Investor Relations: Having raised $225M+ from top-tier VCs, including Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Khosla Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Soros Fund Management, Mark Cuban, David Rubenstein and Thrive Capital among others, I can help you navigate the complexities of raising capital and managing investor relations, whether you're raising a seed round or positioning for an exit via IPO or M&A. https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoinegara/2021/02/02/fintech-cadre-launches-new-400-million-fund-for-individual-investors-and-plans-to-back-minority-real-estate-operators/   -Build a lasting personal brand through Media & Organic Growth: Building a strong personal and company brand is essential.I’m excited to help establish a presence that resonates with your market and lasts for decades to come https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthasharf/2016/11/07/how-a-28-year-old-plans-to-upend-the-81-trillion-global-real-estate-investment-market/   -Fintech, AI, PropTech, Financial Services and Real Estate Expertise: With deep experience in fintech, proptech, AI, real estate investments and fintech innovation, I can help you tap into disruptive technologies that transform financial services. I’ve built scalable platforms that intersect with fintech and real estate, pioneering new ways to invest. https://thefr.com/conversations/a-conversation-with-cadres-ryan-williams   -Navigating and Thriving Through Disruption: Leading and managing through significant disruptions—such as the pandemic, market volatility, and geopolitical challenges—has sharpened my resilience and ability to prosper in the face of adversity. I have learned to use every crisis as an opportunity to demonstrate courage, conviction and positive, abundant leadership. I can and will guide you and your business on the best approaches to thrive in changing environments. -Brainstorming and Building Companies from Product to Exit: My journey spans the full business lifecycle—from product development and marketing to operations and fundraising. I’ve successfully led Cadre from concept to exit and can help you strategically scale your company with an eye toward a successful exit. https://realassets.ipe.com/special-reports/interview-ryan-williams-cadre/10051743.article   -Hiring Best Practices and Creating Strong Company Cultures: I’ve built and nurtured cultures that attract top talent and foster innovation. Creating a workplace where employees thrive is key to building a scalable, resilient business.   -Giving Back: I am deeply committed to promoting economic development and social impact, especially in overlooked communities. My experiences growing up in Louisiana have instilled a drive to create opportunities for all in our global economy. https://cadre.com/insights/driving-diversity-through-democratization/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2020/06/06/in-moving-talk-americas-top-black-business-figure-robert-smith-envisions-the-blessing-that-can-emerge-from-current-tragedies/