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Jack Lynch

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Chief Strategy Officer at Ridgeline
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Jack Lynch is the Chief Strategy Officer at Ridgeline, where he leverages his expertise in enterprise technology and AI to reimagine global investment management. A graduate of Purdue University, he was Ridgelines second employee and has been instrumental in its growth. Colleagues describe him as an inspirational, visionary, and futuristic leader dedicated to people and teams.

Outside of his primary role, Jack is a writer and creator, running the "Reading Ambitiously" newsletter and an AI-powered project called AmbitiousOS. He is passionate about disruptive technologies, exploring how AI can create leverage and transform industries. His work is driven by a desire to continuously learn and spot emerging opportunities across technology, finance, and SaaS.

His journey at Ridgeline began with a chance conversation with founder Dave Duffield on his honeymoon, which turned into a career-defining opportunity.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Chief Strategy Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Jack cares about

AI in Investment Management
As CSO of Ridgeline, he frequently discusses implementing AI to create intelligent automation and "digital coworkers" for investment and asset managers.
Go-to-Market Strategy
His background includes leading go-to-market efforts at both Ridgeline and IBM, shaping how complex technology products are introduced and sold to enterprises.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Chief Strategy Officer
Ridgeline
1-2025
Writer
Reading Ambitiously
9-2023 - 9-2025
VP, Strategy
Ridgeline
2-2022
Startup Mentor at TechRise
P33 Chicago
8-2021 - 9-2023
VP, Go to Market
Ridgeline
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Education
Bachelor of Science in Management
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
2016 - 2016
Executive Leadership & Management
Questrom School of Business, Boston University
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