About
Ruth R. Bryson is Managing Director of Research at Spyglass Capital Management LLC, based in San Francisco, California. She joined Spyglass in 2023 and is responsible for overseeing investment research, focusing on building high-conviction positions for the firm's concentrated, long-only growth equity strategy.
Ruth specializes in identifying and analyzing opportunities across sectors experiencing secular growth, with deep expertise in technology—including software, IT services, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and disruptive innovation. Her sector focus has been shaped by prior leadership roles such as Technology Sector Head at Highline Capital Management and Co-Sector Head of Software at Criterion Capital Management.
Before joining Spyglass, Ruth was Managing Director and Co-Founder at Vetamer Capital Management and held earlier positions at Cisco as a Business Development Analyst and Franklin Templeton as a Securities Analyst. She holds a BSE in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University (2005) and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2010), and is recognized for her fundamental research expertise and commitment to integrating ESG considerations within investment processes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Spyglass Capital Management LLC | Managing Director | Jul 2023 to Present | — | 
| Vetamer Capital Management | Managing Director | Sep 2020 to Jul 2023 | — | 
| Highline Capital Management | Technology Sector Head | Jul 2019 to Jul 2020 | — | 
| Criterion Capital Management | Co Sector Head Software, IT Services, and Security | Jan 2016 to Jan 2018 | — | 
| Criterion Capital Management | Principal Analyst | Apr 2011 to Jan 2016 | — | 
| Cisco | Smart Grid Business Development Analyst | Jan 2010 to Jan 2011 | — | 
| Franklin Templeton Investments | Equity Research Analyst | Jan 2005 to Jan 2008 | — | 
Education
Stanford University
MBA
2008 — 2010
Princeton University
BSE, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
2001 — 2005