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Ryan McGovern – Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital
Episode 30

Ryan McGovern – Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital

Guardians of Finance with Matt McLaughlin · CFA Society Cleveland

April 29, 202540m 24s

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Show Notes

In this episode, we're joined by Ryan McGovern, Managing Director at Star Mountain Capital. Originally from the West Coast, Ryan's educational and career journey took him around the world before he eventually landed in Cleveland, where he has now lived for over a decade. Ryan has extensive expertise in private markets, having transitioned early in his career from public market investing to private equity and credit. We dive into his professional path, discuss how the private markets landscape has evolved, and explore the areas Star Mountain Capital focuses on for its investments. Thanks for listening—we hope you enjoy our conversation with Ryan McGovern. Connect with Ryan here: 

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Host Matt McLaughlin, CFA, CAIA, is a Portfolio Specialist at Diamond Hill Capital Management. He serves as President of the CFA Society of Cleveland. Connect with Matt here: 


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