👋 Tim Ryan

Managing Partner @ Mailbox Ventures | Investor,Founder, Product Specialist

San Diego, California, United States

About

I am a product-focused founder and investor who loves finding solutions to boring, unsexy problems. I have over 10 years of experience in building, scaling, and investing in B2B SaaS companies that solve niche business challenges and bottlenecks. As the Managing Partner at Mailbox Ventures, I invest and operate small businesses that have the potential to generate consistent checks in my mailbox. I also mentor and advise startups through various platforms and programs, such as Startup San Diego, Interlock Capital, and Shenanigans.vc. I am passionate about supporting the startup ecosystem and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at El Porto Laundry
    May 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 2 mos

    El Porto Laundry is Mailbox Ventures first portfolio company. El Porto Laundry is South Bay's premier full service laundromat. We offer all laundry services from self-serve to wash and fold to customized commercial services and everything in between. We are fully attended with our friendly staff always ready to help. We are a California Certified Small Business and registered with most Southern California and state procurement systems.

  • Managing Partner at Mailbox Ventures
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    Mailbox Ventures invests and operates small businesses. Thesis is to purchase existing businesses, modernize them, and create a strong operational system which leads to consistent checks in your mailbox. Goal is to purchase 5-10 new ventures in the next 5 years. First Company - El Porto Laundry Manhattan Beach

  • Managing Partner - Head of Shenanigans at Shenanigans.vc
    Oct 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 9 mos

    Current Investing Status: Paused Investing in B2B Saas companies in the Pre-Seed stage. Ideal fit is companies that are focused on building their product and interacting with customers and not raising their next round. Focused on solving boring business problems and bottles necks. I love discovering new niche businesses.

  • Venture Partner at Interlock Capital
    Jun 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 1 mo

    I am currently only investing via the Interlock Capital syndicate. I only refer companies that I mentor or advise after we've worked together for some time.

  • Investor at GoApron
    Nov 2019 - Present · 6 yrs 8 mos