Ryan St. Germaine ♾️

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder & CEO at Indigenous Tech Circle

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Ryan St. Germaine is a 5x founder and the CEO of the Indigenous Tech Circle, Canadas largest Indigenous-led tech community. Described as exceptional and skilled, he advises on AI strategy and mentors Indigenous founders through his roles as Executive in Residence at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, New Ventures BC, and Foresight Canada.

Ryan proudly identifies as a member of the Red River Métis. He grew up in an entrepreneurial family and describes bringing people together as being part of his DNA. His recent work has been deeply connected to reconnecting with his cultural roots and building a supportive community for other Indigenous professionals in the tech sector.

After being told there were no Indigenous people in tech, he started the Indigenous Tech Circle, which has since grown into a 950+ member national non-profit.

Personality Overview

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

Decisive But Calm

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Entrepreneurship
As Founder & CEO of the Indigenous Tech Circle, he is dedicated to nurturing Indigenous-led businesses by providing access to networks, capital, and strategic advising.
Venture Capital
He serves on the investment committee for Raven Indigenous Capital Partners, advocating for patient investment rooted in reciprocity and shared success for Indigenous ventures.
Ecosystem Building
His work focuses on creating resilient, trust-based ecosystems that connect Indigenous innovators with the resources and opportunities needed for sustainable growth.

Media Appearances

Ryan St. Germaine from Indigenous Tech Circle. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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“It used to be lonely being Indigenous in tech” – How one founder built Indigenous Tech Circle. Featured in BetaKit

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Work History

2-2021
Founder & CEO at Indigenous Tech Circle
6-2024 - 8-2025
Board Chair at Indigenous Tech Circle
5-2025
Co-Founder at Indigenous Venture Challenge
3-2024
Investment Committee Member & Executive in Residence at Raven Indigenous Capital Partners
5-2025
Board Member at Innovate BC

Education

3-2025 - 3-2025
Canadian Private Capital Investment Program from Ivey Business School Executive Education
2000 - 2001
Education details unavailable from British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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