Ryan Thoo
About Ryan Thoo
Ryan Thoo serves as the VP of Marketing & Growth at Antler, focusing on business and revenue growth through various marketing strategies. With extensive experience in the fintech and marketplace sectors, he has played a significant role in driving growth for startups in Southeast Asia.
Work at Antler
Ryan Thoo serves as the VP of Marketing & Growth at Antler, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving growth for Antler's funds and investments in Southeast Asia. His responsibilities include digital acquisition, pipeline management, community engagement, industry partnerships, events, and public relations. Thoo also works closely with Antler's portfolio companies to develop and implement effective marketing strategies that enhance product reach to target audiences. Additionally, he contributes as a CMO-in-Residence, helping to increase the firm's portfolio value, which exceeds $4 billion.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Thoo earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Marketing & Communications from Upper Iowa University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. His educational background supports his specialization in accelerating business and revenue growth through user acquisition, retention, digital marketing, product marketing, and brand communications. Thoo employs a mission-oriented and outcome-focused approach, leveraging data-driven insights to optimize marketing efforts and maximize market penetration for startups.
Background
Before joining Antler, Ryan Thoo held various positions at PropertyGuru Group. He served as Head of Marketing & Growth from 2016 to 2020 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and later as Director of Marketing & Growth in Singapore from 2021 to 2022. Thoo also worked as the Web3 Strategy Lead at PropertyGuru during the same period. His work contributed significantly to the company's growth, including taking a startup to unicorn status and achieving a $1.8 billion exit, the second largest in Southeast Asia.
Achievements
During his tenure at PropertyGuru, Ryan Thoo played a pivotal role in driving the company from Series B funding to market leadership and an initial public offering (IPO). He was part of the core team that scaled PropertyGuru's Marketplaces business across Southeast Asia and was involved in establishing the company's FinTech arm. His efforts in driving Web3 innovation for PropTech at PropertyGuru further demonstrate his impact in the industry.