Ryan Bell
About Ryan Bell
Ryan Bell is the Director of Origination with a strong background in finance, having led significant growth initiatives in clean energy financing and consumer finance sectors.
Ryan Bell: Director of Origination
Ryan Bell currently holds the position of Director of Origination. In this role, he is responsible for developing and managing relationships with key partners and clients, ensuring the seamless generation of new loans and financial products. He uses his extensive background and expertise in finance to drive strategic growth and innovation within the company.
Education and Expertise of Ryan Bell
Ryan Bell graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He also earned a Financing and Deploying Clean Energy Certificate from Yale School of the Environment and Yale School of Management. These educational accomplishments provide Ryan with a solid foundation in economics, clean energy financing, and innovative financial strategies.
Ryan Bell's Professional Background
Ryan Bell has an extensive professional background in the finance sector. He served as Managing Director at Sunlight Financial LLC, where he played a pivotal role in guiding the company from a Series A startup to a SPAC IPO. Ryan effectively managed debt relationships and strategic initiatives, contributing to the growth of loan origination volume from under $10 million to over $200 million per month. Earlier in his career, he was Vice President, Credit Funds at Fortress Investment Group LLC, specializing in underwriting and financing in the consumer finance and fintech sectors, and began his career as an Analyst at Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.
Ryan Bell's Achievements at Sunlight Financial LLC
During his tenure as Managing Director at Sunlight Financial LLC, Ryan Bell significantly contributed to the company’s successful transition from a Series A startup to a SPAC IPO. He played a critical role in managing debt relationships and strategic initiatives, leading to a substantial growth in loan origination volumes from under $10 million to over $200 million per month. His leadership and strategic direction were instrumental in Sunlight Financial’s development and market success.
Ryan Bell's Involvement with the Wharton Angel Network
Ryan Bell actively contributes to the Wharton Angel Network as a Steering Committee Member and Participant. In this capacity, he leverages his finance expertise to support entrepreneurial ventures and foster innovation. His involvement with the network underscores his commitment to advancing business and investment opportunities within the entrepreneurial community.