About Us
Konik Capital Partners
Konik Capital Partners is a boutique investment bank delivering strategic and financial advisory services to emerging growth businesses and their investors. With over 75 years of combined industry experience, we leverage our deep market knowledge with personalized attention to provide comprehensive solutions for our clients’ needs. Globally, we deliver end-to-end strategic, financial advisory, and capital markets services. Our distinctive approach and commitment to excellence drive client success in today’s dynamic market environment.
Team Members
Ryan Konik
Founder
Ryan Konik is the Founder and Managing Partner of Konik Capital Partners, bringing over a decade of experience in the securities industry. His deep-rooted background in Equity Capital Markets and institutional sales has given him a unique perspective in understanding investor needs and market dynamics. Mr. Konik has forged an expansive network of investors and built lasting relationships that enable him to deliver results beyond traditional banking services. This distinctive combination of expertise and humility has established him as a trusted leader dedicated to delivering results for his clients.
Prior to founding Konik Capital Partners, Mr. Konik co-founded Titan Partners, where he served as Partner and Head of Institutional Sales, spearheading all capital raising initiatives. His commitment to client success was previously demonstrated at ThinkEquity, where, as an original employee and Managing Director, he played a pivotal role in building the firm’s Equity Capital Markets desk. Under his leadership in 2021, his team successfully executed over 50 sole book-runner offerings, raising billions in gross proceeds for public small-cap companies.
Throughout his career, Mr. Konik has orchestrated hundreds of capital markets transactions, consistently demonstrating his ability to create value through transparent and trustworthy partnerships. His extensive experience includes key positions at Joseph Gunnar & Co, Intuitive Venture Partners, and National Securities Corporation, where he specialized in IPOs, follow-on offerings, and private placements.
Mr. Konik holds a B.S. in Accounting from The State University of New York at Albany and maintains Series 7, 63, 24 FINRA licenses. At Konik Capital Partners, Mr. Konik leads with an unwavering commitment to client success and market integrity.
Alden Carrere
Co-Founder & Partner
Alden is a Partner and Co-Founder of Konik Capital Partners. Prior to Konik Capital Partners, Alden served as a Managing Director and Head of Placements at Newbridge Securities, and held senior roles at D.A. Davidson and National Securities. With over 15 years of experience in asset management, investment banking, capital markets, and institutional sales, Alden has executed hundreds of financings for middle-market and emerging growth companies, primarily in the healthcare, consumer, and technology sectors. His diverse background spans both buy-side and sell-side experience, beginning his career at BNY Mellon Asset Management. Alden received his B.A. in Marketing from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Alden holds Series 7, 63, and 79 FINRA licenses.
John Kinsella
Director, Investment Banking
John serves as a Director of Investment Banking at Konik Capital Partners, bringing 15 years of experience in equity capital markets. Beginning his career at AIG in Shanghai, Mr. Kinsella developed a global perspective on financial markets that continues to benefit his clients today. Throughout his career, he has successfully executed complex transactions, including IPOs, equity offerings, SPACs, and Private Equity. His deep understanding of global markets enables him to structure and execute complex deals that align with our clients’ strategic goals.
Stephen Hemedes
Director, Investment Banking
Stephen Hemedes serves as a Director of Investment Banking at Konik Capital Partners, overseeing the firm’s advisory and capital markets activities. With a proven track record in raising over $600 million in equity and convertible debt, Stephen brings extensive experience in at-the-market offerings and Rule 144A transactions. He excels in developing tailored financing solutions and guiding due diligence efforts that align with clients’ long-term objectives. Stephen also holds key positions at T.R. Winston & Company, LLC, including Head of Trading and Municipal Principal. His expertise is further underscored by his FINRA/NASAA//MSRB licenses and Bachelor Science in Business from California State University Channel Islands.
Karen Kang
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Kang is a Partner at T.R. Winston & Company and the Chief Operating Officer of Konik Capital Partners. She brings over two decades of investment banking and operational leadership experience, with a focus on strategic execution, regulatory compliance, and client relationship management.
At T.R. Winston, where she has served since 2002, Ms. Kang is the General Securities Principal of the Los Angeles office. She oversees strategic planning, compliance, operations, and business execution. Ms. Kang has been primarily focused on equity and debt corporate finance transactions, and private placements.
As COO of Konik Capital Partners, Ms. Kang is responsible for the firm’s operational infrastructure, compliance oversight, and the development and execution of strategic initiatives to support long-term growth.
Previously, Ms. Kang served as Director of Operations at Andover Brokerage and held positions at JP Morgan Chase and Wedbush Morgan Securities. She earned a B.S. in Education with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Southern California and holds FINRA Series 4, 7, 24, 63, 65, and 79 licenses.
