Ryan Blitstein
About Ryan Blitstein
Ryan Blitstein serves as the Executive Director of the Go To Market Practice at Vista Equity Partners, where he leads initiatives in Revenue Operations and sales leadership. He has held various leadership roles, including Executive Director at Susan Crown Exchange and Vice President of Global Sales at Uptake.
Current Role at Vista Equity Partners
Ryan Blitstein serves as the Executive Director of the Go-to-Market Practice at Vista Equity Partners. He has held this position since 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he conducts Go-to-Market due diligence and develops value creation plans to assist new companies in the Vista portfolio. His focus is on helping these companies transition from being great to exceptional.
Previous Experience at Susan Crown Exchange
Before joining Vista Equity Partners, Ryan Blitstein worked as the Executive Director at Susan Crown Exchange from 2009 to 2013. During his four years in this role, he operated in the Greater Chicago Area, contributing to the organization's mission and initiatives.
Leadership at CHANGE Illinois
Ryan Blitstein served as the President and CEO of CHANGE Illinois from 2013 to 2015. His leadership during this two-year period focused on advancing the organization's goals and initiatives within the state.
Sales Leadership at Uptake
Ryan Blitstein held the position of Vice President of Global Sales at Uptake from 2015 to 2021. Over the course of six years, he was responsible for driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence in Chicago, Illinois.
Educational Background
Ryan Blitstein has a diverse educational background. He earned a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University. Additionally, he completed an Executive Education Certificate in Strategic Business Leadership at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Community Engagement and Advocacy
In addition to his professional roles, Ryan Blitstein has been involved in community engagement as a Member of the Board of Advisors at Public Good from 2020 to 2022. He also serves as the Executive Sponsor of Vista PRIDE, an affinity network that supports LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies within Vista Equity Partners and its portfolio companies.