Capital, AI & Conviction: How Investors Decide What Innovations Win or Fail

Ryan Ridgway, Founder of Cirrus Capital Partners, joins The Innovator’s Playbook to discuss how capital fuels innovation and why not all growth should be venture-funded. Ryan shares his journey from entrepreneur to investor, how sales shaped his leadership mindset, and what today’s AI boom means for founders and operators. This episode explores capital efficiency, AI consolidation, and the leadership traits investors look for when backing companies built for long-term impact.