Ryan Sells

Ryan Sells is a seasoned operator and investor, having transitioned from building and scaling venture-backed startups as an early go-to-market hire to becoming a venture capital partner. He was the first GTM hire at Turnstile and Pipe, and employee #7 and Head of Business Development at Second Measure (acquired by Bloomberg). pear+1

As a co-founder and General Partner of Dash Fund, Ryan has successfully raised and deployed $25M across two funds, investing in 57 early-stage FinTech companies. His firm is known for its collaborative approach and leverages extensive networks to support portfolio companies. pear+3

Currently, Ryan is a Partner at Pear VC, a prominent seed-stage venture firm. He focuses on identifying and supporting founders who combine deep technical ability with earned insight, particularly in new markets and products shaped by generational shifts in technology. pear

He started his career in finance at J.P. Morgan, where he progressed from Intern to VP, and holds a BBA with a double major in Finance and History from The College of William & Mary, where he also played Division I soccer. pear+2

Beyond his professional achievements, Ryan is an avid outdoor enthusiast enjoying skiing, cycling, tennis, soccer, and golf, and has a keen interest in exploring new restaurants and wines. He is also a father of two, well-versed in family-friendly activities in San Francisco. pear