We’re thrilled to share that our very own Ryan Heckman was recently featured on The Bear Roars podcast! Hosted by Dan Caruso, this episode dives deep into Ryan’s journey from Olympic athlete to private equity leader and entrepreneur, exploring the lessons he’s learned along the way.

Tune in to the full episode here: Spotify Podcasts | Apple Podcasts

Podcast Excerpt from The Bear Roars

"In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan sits down with Ryan Heckman, a former Olympic athlete turned private equity leader and entrepreneur. Ryan shares his incredible journey from growing up in Granby, Colorado, to competing in the Olympics at just 16 years old, and how his relentless drive to win—rather than just train—shaped his mindset in both sports and business.

Ryan and Dan discuss the importance of being a maverick, making progress over comfort, and the reality that true leadership sometimes means accepting that not everyone will like you. They dive into the key traits of a great leader, the art of structuring your day for success, and the value of wisdom as a form of wealth. The conversation explores pivotal moments like when a librarian helped him get into CU and how a flight led him into the world of business."