Ryan Thomas

Ryan Thomas is an accomplished financial services executive with extensive experience in strategic investment, revenue growth, and product management. Currently serving as Executive Director at Wells Fargo, Ryan led a remarkable revenue increase of 233% in Merchant Services Sales and successfully launched a Franchise Association targeting a $1T market. As a Strategic Advisor for Gaingels, Ryan champions investments in LGBTQ+ led companies. Previous roles at Wells Fargo include Vice President, Investment Associate, and SVP & Treasurer of the Wells Fargo Startup Accelerator, where Ryan managed a $20M portfolio and streamlined investment processes. With a solid foundation in technology and project management across various prestigious companies, Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems from Louisiana State University.