Ryan Randall, CFA, CAIA

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CFO, CCO and Partner at Section Partners

Palo Alto, California, United States

Overview

Ryan Randall is the CFO, CCO, and Partner at Section Partners, a multi-strategy investment firm. He holds both CFA and CAIA charters and earned a BA from UCLA. His expertise in finance was recognized when Institutional Investor magazine named him a "Rising Star of Hedge Funds".

Outside of his primary role, Ryan is an active advisor and investor for the Seattle Seawolves professional rugby team. He also serves as a board member for VCBC, a non-profit association for finance professionals in the venture capital industry, and supports causes like dyslexia awareness.

He was nationally recognized as a "Rising Star of Hedge Funds" by Institutional Investor magazine.

Personality Overview

Curious But Skeptical

ROI Driven

Requires Proof

They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions

Topics They Care About

Alternative Investments
Holds the Alternative Investment Analyst Charter (CAIA) and actively participates in global conferences on the subject, such as the ALTSUK event in London.
Venture Capital Finance
His role at Section Partners and his board membership at VCBC, a non-profit for venture capital finance professionals, highlight his deep involvement in this area.
Professional Rugby
Acts as an advisor and investor for the Seattle Seawolves Major League Rugby team, frequently posting about the team's progress and news.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2020
CFO, CCO and Partner at Section Partners
9-2019 - 12-2020
Fundraising Consultant at Section Partners
4-2023
Advisor and Investor at Seattle Seawolves Rugby
12-2022
Board Member at VCBC
8-2017 - 6-2019
Vice President at J.P. Morgan

Education

BA from UCLA
Education details unavailable from Mission San Jose High School

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Exp : 9 Location : Palo Alto, California, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CFO, CCO and Partner at Section Partners
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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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