Entrepreneurship and Investment by Ryan Graves

Ryan Graves is founder of Saltwater Capital and the first employee and former CEO of Uber, where he served as Head of Global Operations through its early hypergrowth phase. Graves’ current focus lies in seed and early growth investments across consumer and mobility sectors, with an estimated net worth over USD 1.5 billion. The Saltwater portfolio includes brands in wellness, hospitality, and logistics, but no publicly confirmed crypto or blockchain investments.

Between 2022 and 2025, Graves made no appearances in crypto conferences, venture rounds, or policy roundtables related to Web3. No wallet addresses, DAO participation, or protocol affiliations are documented in verified public records. Saltwater Capital has not reported fund exposure to tokenized assets, stablecoins, or DeFi protocols. Graves continues to invest in businesses aligned with software-enabled consumer experiences, logistics efficiency, and health optimization. Crypto infrastructure remains outside his known domains of interest or professional engagement.

  • Daria Chernytska
  • 21.05.2026
Ryan Graves: Angela Duckworth’s new book Situated draws attention from startup community
Angela Duckworth’s recently released book ''Situated'' is attracting interest among entrepreneurial circles, according to Ryan Graves. Graves, who cited Duckworth’s earlier work ''Grit'' as a ...
  • Olga Shendetskaya
  • 05.05.2026
Ryan Graves: Cocodona 250 tracking site receives improvements for ultramarathon followers
Ryan Graves has announced updates to the Cocodona 250 tracking website, aiming to enhance the experience for those following the ultramarathon event. The improvements are intended to make it ...
  • Oleg Tkachenko
  • 04.05.2026
Ryan Graves notes lack of strong answer from Andy Cohen
Ryan Graves commented on social media about Andy Cohen, expressing that he is a long-time fan but was surprised by the absence of a more definitive response from Cohen regarding a particular ...
  • Mikhail Vnuchkov
  • 10.01.2026
Ryan Graves seeks feedback on new email prompt service Radical Email
Ryan Graves introduces Radical Email, a new service designed to automate the delivery of custom prompts via email. In a recent tweet, Graves, known for his entrepreneurial ventures, announced the ...