Ryan McDonald

Ryan McDonald is a seasoned professional in the healthcare investment sector, currently serving as a Healthcare Investor at Summit Partners since January 2024. Previously, Ryan was a Principal in Healthcare at Norwest Venture Partners from 2012 to 2023, specializing in growth equity and private equity investments in healthcare services and technology. Ryan's career began with an analyst position in the Leveraged Finance group at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, covering various sectors, including healthcare. Additionally, Ryan is the lead singer, bassist, and songwriter for The Stu Tails, achieving over 40 million plays and downloads since 2009. As the owner of Diat Concepts, Ryan successfully developed and marketed an appetite-suppressing product while managing relationships with major retail chains and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a focus on Economics and Strategic Management from Babson College.