Ryan Zurrer

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Founder, Director at Dialectic AG

Zug, Zug, Switzerland

Overview

Ryan Zurrer is a venture investor and entrepreneur, founding Dialectic, a crypto-focused capital enterprise, and Vine Ventures, which invests in psychedelic therapeutics. He began his career in renewable energy before becoming an influential early investor in the blockchain space and co-creating the SAFT, a key crypto investment instrument.

Outside of his ventures, Ryan is a prominent digital art collector, founding the 1OF1 collection and serving on the boards of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and The Hip Hop Museum. He is an avid biohacker, was a member of his universitys varsity rugby team, and collects vintage Patek Philippe watches.

Unique fact: Ryan is the owner of Beeples "HUMAN ONE, " a groundbreaking kinetic video sculpture and NFT which he purchased for nearly $29 million.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Risk Tolerant

Direct & Assertive

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. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Digital Art Collecting
He is a prominent collector who founded 1OF1 to support digital artists, owns iconic NFTs, and serves on the board of MoMA to help canonize digital works.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi)
As the founder of Dialectic, he runs a sophisticated crypto yield platform and frequently discusses risk-adjusted DeFi strategies and the future of on-chain financial markets.
Psychedelic Therapeutics
Through his firm Vine Ventures, he invests in psychedelic medicine to advance mental health, driven by a philanthropic mission to support non-profit initiatives in the space.

Media Appearances

S2E6 - Ryan Zurrer Founder of Dialectic, Vine Ventures, & 1OF1. Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Crypto Venture Capital Series Ep. 6: Ryan Zurrer of Dialectic AG | BONUS Episode. Featured in Everand

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Dialectic AG: A Decade of Crypto Ventures – From BTC Mining to P2E Gaming | Ryan Zurrer. Featured in Epicenter

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Work History

1-2020
Founder, Director at Dialectic AG
6-2019
Founder, Director at Vine Ventures
11-2017 - 12-2019
Director at Web3 Foundation
12-2016 - 11-2018
Principal & Venture Partner at Polychain Capital
11-2015 - 12-2016
Innovation Team - Blockchain Specialist at Banco Original

Education

2002 - 2006
HBA from Ivey Business School at Western University

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

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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