Kyle Ryland

Managing Partner

I am responsible for delivering the full resources of Sumeru for our investors, our portfolio companies, and our team.

Q&A

What attributes do you admire most in an executive?

“I get a group of people who are talented to commit to excellence and to work together as one. That’s where it starts. Different talents, same commitment.” Coach Mike Krzyzewski

What is your favorite part of your job?

Working with young, talented professionals and seeing them excel. Developing relationships with founder entrepreneurs as a trusted partner.

What is your perfect day?

Epic powder runs or bike ride in the morning followed by a productive afternoon of work and a great dinner with family.

Portfolio Highlights

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with many professionals over the years as both an entrepreneur and an investor. The professionals we worked with at Sumeru are unlike any I’ve worked with before. They are wise, patient, collaborative, insightful, reasonable, and impressively supportive. I would look forward to working with them again in the future, knowing that in the end, their highly professional team will help to ensure that value is both created and preserved.”
Tyson Weihs, Foreflight Cofounder and CEO

Biography

At Sumeru

Founding Partner and Managing Partner of Sumeru, Founding Partner of Silver Lake Sumeru
Chair Investment Committee, set strategic direction for the firm

Prior Experience

Silver Lake Sumeru – Managing Director and Founding Partner
Lehman Brothers – Managing Director and Head of Global Technology
Robertson Stephens – Vice President

Education

Duke University, BS, Political Science and Public Policy
University of Pennsylvania – The Wharton School, MBA