Ryan M. Gilbert is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded Launchpad Capital, PropertyBridge, Inc. and BillFloat, Inc. and who has been the head of 5 different companies. Currently, Mr. Gilbert holds the position of Executive Chairman at BillFloat, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at FTAC Parnassus Acquisition Corp. and President & Chief Executive Officer of FTAC Zeus Acquisition Corp.

He is also on the board of River City Bank (Sacramento, California), bKash Ltd., Enrollease, Inc. and Guideline, Inc. (California) and Member of The State Bar of California, Advisor at Newcourt Acquisition Corp., Advisor at Phoenix Biotech Acquisition Corp. and Advisor at Papaya Growth Opportunity Corp. I.

He previously held the position of Principal at Wells Fargo & Co., Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Venrock Associates, Consultant at Andersen Consulting LLP (GB), Partner at Propel Venture Partners, LLC, Advisor at Block, Inc., Chief Executive Officer for PropertyBridge, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at FTAC Olympus Acquisition Corp. and Advisor at Locust Walk Acquisition Corp.

Mr. Gilbert received an undergraduate degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.