Ryan Akkina is a member of the Global Investment Team at the MIT Investment Management Company (MITIMCo), which is responsible for managing MIT's endowment and pension plans. Ryan joined MITIMCo in 2009. He invests across all asset classes, with an emphasis on strategies related to technology and startups. He manages many of MIT's relationships in venture capital and serves on a number of fund advisory boards. He also leads many of the firm's co-investments.

Prior to joining MITIMCo, Ryan was a consultant at McKinsey & Company. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Ryan grew up in Colorado and currently lives in Cambridge, MA with his wife and daughter.