Ryan Lau

Ryan Lau is deeply passionate about advancing educational equity and accessibility. His career trajectory, from leading business operations at an EdTech startup (Tutored by Teachers) focused on K-12 learning loss, to his MBA internship at Owl Ventures specializing in EdTech investments, and his current role as founder of Straia (an AI analytics agent for higher education), consistently demonstrates a commitment to improving educational outcomes through technology and strategic investment. impactcapitalmanagers+2

He possesses strong expertise in education technology (EdTech) and venture capital. This is evidenced by his roles as an MBA Intern at Owl Ventures (an EdTech VC firm), a Summer Associate at Reach Capital (where he co-authored an article on AI in EdTech), and his involvement in the EdTech MBA Community. His current venture, Straia, also focuses on applying AI analytics to higher education, underscoring his deep engagement with the EdTech landscape. impactcapitalmanagers+3

Ryan has a robust background in finance, including private equity and investment banking. He worked in Private Equity at The Riverside Company, where he evaluated buyout investments in Technology and Education sectors, and as an Investment Banker at Lazard, specializing in Mergers & Acquisitions for Software businesses. impactcapitalmanagers+2

His entrepreneurial spirit is highlighted by his current role as Founder & CEO of Stealth Startup (Straia), developing an AI analytics agent for higher education. He is also a Fellow at Transcend Network, focusing on innovative solutions for student retention, further demonstrating his drive to build and lead in the education technology space. transcend-network+1