Ryan founded MMV's Europe & Asia-Pacific platform and brings an unusual combination of computer science and cognitive neuroscience training, having researched behavioral decision-making before his venture career. His investment approach focuses on using data and behavioral insights to support portfolio companies in complex regulated sectors like fintech and digital health, where he serves on numerous boards including Qure.ai, Aspire, and InDebted.

• Focuses heavily on the intersection of finance and insurance technology, tracking global funding and product launches. Shares news about major cross-border deals like Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten investing in a European insurance tech company or a new app designed specifically to sell insurance to parents.
• Monitors the Asian startup ecosystem closely with a particular eye on Singapore and Japan. Highlights key regional movements such as Go-Jek expanding its ride-hailing beta into Singapore and local AI startups like Taiger raising significant Series A funding from Singaporean investors.
• Interest extends to digital health and the practical application of artificial intelligence in legacy industries. Notes the emergence of specialized networking platforms for medical professionals and the use of blockchain by big tech players to improve hospital record tracking.
• Observes macro trends in corporate innovation and regulatory shifts within the financial sector. Points out traditional engineering firms establishing massive corporate venture units and international regulators collaborating to create standards for the financial technology sector.