Bryan Goodwin

Co-Founder, President & CRO at TorchPro

Bryan Goodwin has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Bryan is currently the Co-Founder, President, and CRO of TorchPro, a sports media company focused on transforming the interaction between athletes and fans through digital platforms. Prior to this, Bryan served as an Investment Partner and Advisor at York IE, a strategic growth and investment firm for technology companies. Bryan provided advisory services and invested in early-stage B2B SaaS startups.

From 2014 to 2020, Bryan held multiple roles at Drizly, an alcohol delivery platform. Bryan first served as the VP of Sales for Retailers, then as the SVP of Commercial Sales and Operations, and later as the SVP of Strategic and Brand Partnerships. At Drizly, they were responsible for driving sales, forming partnerships, and overseeing operations.

Bryan also has experience in early-stage startups, where they worked as an Angel Investor and Advisor, providing guidance and making investments in more than 25 companies, including Renoviso, VisitDays, and Confirm.io (acquired by Facebook).

Prior to their startup ventures, Bryan worked at TripAdvisor, where they held the positions of Sr. Director of Property Manager Supply - Americas and Director of North American Sales & Operations. In these roles, they led sales teams, achieved revenue goals, and ensured smooth operations.

Bryan's career began at FlipKey, where they joined as the 1st employee. Bryan worked as a Senior Sales Manager and Account Executive, contributing to the creation of a leading vacation rental marketplace. FlipKey was eventually acquired by TripAdvisor.

Before entering the startup and technology industry, Bryan worked as a Financial Analyst at Zenith Insurance.

Overall, Bryan Goodwin brings a wealth of experience in sales, operations, partnerships, and investments, particularly in the sports media, technology, and hospitality industries.

Bryan Goodwin obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Bentley University, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Bryan then pursued further education and completed their Master of Business Administration degree in General Business and Financial Planning at Bentley University's McCallum Graduate School of Business from 2005 to 2012.

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  • Co-Founder, President & CRO

    January, 2021 - present