Ryan A. Burns

Ryan A. Burns possesses extensive experience in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and business development across various sectors. Key roles include Operating Partner at McKnight Foods, where strategic growth initiatives for portfolio companies were implemented, and Principal at McKnight Capital Partners, focusing on investments in the food and beverage sector. Burns served on the board of Uncle Charley's Sausage, aiding in revenue growth strategies, and has held sales leadership positions at Citibank and as Amazon E-commerce Brand Manager at Market Performance Group. In addition, Burns has contributed as an advisor to Epic Naturals and as a consultant for McGraw Health CBD. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and dual bachelor’s degrees in Economics & Political Science from the University of Michigan-Dearborn.