Ryan Blasko

MedTech Executive | Career Courage | Building Companies | Transforming Careers

Louisville Metropolitan Area

About

Ryan brings unmatched enthusiasm to guiding people through career transitions because he’s been there himself. He knows what it takes to move from waiting for callbacks to having companies call you. Whether it’s pivoting into a new industry vertical or stepping into a better opportunity within the same space, Ryan delivers practical strategies and career coaching that produce results. He is an inspirational leader who listens first, supports fully, and drives relentlessly toward outcomes. As a problem solver, he understands the realities of today’s work environment. As an achiever, he doesn’t stop until you land the career you deserve. Ryan’s executive leadership experience spans Fortune 500s like Cintas, Boston Scientific, Cardiovascular Systems Inc. – CSI (Abbott), and Ambu USA, as well as venture capital and private equity backed companies. Over the course of his career, he has partnered with more than 60 Founders and CEOs to build and expand global MedTech companies. This mix of corporate and growth stage leadership keeps him in high demand as a trusted management consultant to multiple portfolio companies, where he helps organizations and individuals unlock their full potential. He has a BA in Communications from Indiana University. When he's not working or volunteering, you will find him on the Pickleball court! Growing up in South Bend, IN has made Ryan a lifelong Notre Dame Football fan ☘️ 🏈

Experience

  • The Mullings Group (4 yrs 7 mos)
    • Vice President, Global MedTech Executive Search
      2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      - Scaled 60+ MedTech startups in partnership with Founders and CEOs - Expanded industry influence through a 25,000+ network of LinkedIn connections - Lead MedTech innovation initiatives as a recognized subject matter expert - Drive strategic growth for early-stage MedTech startups - Advise MedTech startups on personnel and strategy

    • Director, Global MedTech Executive Search
      2022 - 2024 · 2 yrs

      Building companies. Building careers. TMG’s expertise is partnering with MedTech startups to build multi-functional teams at all levels from developmental through commercial stages. This enables TMG to be the proverbial “one-stop-shop” for our clients’ global talent acquisition needs. With the eyes of the MedTech industry on us, TMG leads the way in: Executive Search. Advisory. Media.

  • Management Consultant at Coleman Research
    2016 - Present · 10 yrs 7 mos

  • Management Consultant at Third Bridge Group Limited
    2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

  • Ambu USA (2 yrs 1 mo)
    • National Sales Director
      2021 - 2022 · 1 yr

      - Created Ambu Sales Process - Implemented peer-to-peer virtual reality procedural training - Launched quarterly sales excellence contests - Designed sales excellence success stories newsletter - Initiated Sales Excellence Quarterly Leadership Training

    • Director of Sales, Great Lakes - GI Visualization
      2020 - 2021 · 1 yr

      - Achieved over $400k in sales in first two quarters of product launch - Pioneered creation of GI Continuing Education Course - Shaped controlled market release accounts for national launch - Executed consulting agreements with KOL's - Elected as internal KOL for Ambu global social media campaign - Secured first conversion in United States from reusable to single-use scopes

  • Director of Sales - Chicago at Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    2018 - 2020 · 2 yrs

    - Doubled region revenue and market share // $3M to $6M - Created Clinical Support Team contributing to 75% revenue growth - Led country in new technology sales in FY'19, $1M sales - #1 in company for Interventional Support Device growth - Shaped corporate sales social media policy and launch in FY'19