From Athlete To Angel Investor: Evan Dreyer’s Journey of Risk, Resilience, And Building Success

What does it take to transition from a Wall Street powerhouse to one of the rising angel investors shaping the West Coast startup scene? In this episode of Success Unleashed, Shawne Merriman and Zack Ellison sit down with Evan Dreyer, a former NYU classmate of Zack’s turned investor and operator, who shares his journey from Credit Suisse to angel investing at Halo Labs to supporting small business innovation through supply chain financing at TOLA. Hear how Evan’s unique blend of risk management expertise and entrepreneurial spirit landed him a full-time role at one of his own angel investments. Plus, Evan opens up about how his athletic mindset—honed during his grueling college football days—has been a game-changer in the high-stakes world of startups. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or just curious about the grit it takes to succeed, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.