Ashley Ryder
Venture capital and MBA admissions coach with VC partner experience
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeTech careersConsulting and finance recruitingCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and studentsMBA admissionsStartups and founders |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Business coach |
| Credentials | MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management; B.A., Brown University |
Ashley Ryder is a venture capital coach who helps people break into VC and finance, prepare for tech careers, and build their story for business school. She is a Partner at VamosVentures, an early-stage fund that invests in Healthcare, FinTech, Future of Work and Sustainability. She has led deals in the fund's portfolio, including Clarity Pediatrics and Handspring Health. She started her career at Morgan Stanley and is a first-generation college student.
What Ashley helps with
Ashley advises on breaking into venture capital and the startup world. She also helps with business school stories and finding a career path you care about.
- Breaking into venture capital and finance
- Standing out in VC recruiting
- Preparing for a tech career
- Building your story for business school
- Finding your true passion and acting on it
Background and qualifications
Ashley began her career in Capital Markets at Morgan Stanley. She then held strategic roles at Shoptiques, Saks Fifth Avenue and Estée Lauder, where she worked on consumer technology. She later invested at Dorm Room Fund, Founders Factory and Brand Foundry Ventures, focusing on Commerce, FinTech and Healthcare. She has been a Partner at VamosVentures since 2021 and is an Investor in Residence at Techstars. She holds a B.A. from Brown University and an MBA from MIT Sloan.
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Ashley Ryder reviews
Ashley Ryder has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A sitting venture capital partner who broke into finance and VC as a first-generation college student.
Best for people who want to break into venture capital or tech, or who need help with an MBA application story.
Common questions
How much does Ashley Ryder charge?
Coaching with Ashley runs $90 to $185 an hour. Message Ashley from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ashley Ryder help with?
Ashley Ryder helps with breaking into venture capital and finance, standing out in VC recruiting, preparing for a tech career and building your story for business school.
Does Ashley Ryder have reviews?
Ashley Ryder has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ashley Ryder certified?
Ashley Ryder lists: MBA, MIT Sloan School of Management; B.A., Brown University.
Can Ashley Ryder help with breaking into venture capital?
Yes. She is a Partner at an early-stage VC fund and coaches on how to stand out in VC recruiting.
How do I contact Ashley Ryder?
Send Ashley a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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