Ryan Libster

Ryan Libster is an early-stage venture capital professional currently serving as a Scout at Cowboy Ventures in New York, New York. Before transitioning into venture capital, he developed his professional background by working at Anthropic, a prominent artificial intelligence safety and research company. In his current capacity with the Cowboy Ventures team, he is responsible for identifying emerging technology startup enterprises and sourcing prospective investment opportunities. His primary investment mandate centers on evaluating companies operating at the pre-seed and seed stages of corporate development. Operating within the New York startup ecosystem, Libster leverages his prior operational experience in the artificial intelligence sector to inform his investment thesis and support new enterprise formation. Ultimately, his current focus remains dedicated to discovering high-potential founders and facilitating early-stage capital allocation for the broader venture capital firm.