Meet our team
Keely Ryder
Founder
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Keely Ryder
Keely is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development, analytics, and relationship management within the commercial real estate sector. As the former Managing Director at TI Solutions, she played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategy, overseeing its relationships with leading real estate services firms, and working closely with tenants and landlords to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Her collaboration with commercial real estate brokers on lease transactions of varying sizes has provided her with a deep understanding of the leasing and capital markets.
Before her tenure at TI Solutions, Keely honed her skills at Friedman Equities, where she further developed her expertise in commercial leasing. Her career also spans diverse industries, including music and healthcare, giving her a well-rounded perspective on business dynamics.
Keely is also committed to giving back to the community, serving on the board of the charitable foundation Kids in the Game. She holds a degree from Fordham University, where she graduated in 2011.
Scott Mannes
Founder
Scott Mannes
Scott was previously an Advisor of TI Solutions, where he oversaw both origination and capital markets divisions. Prior to joining TI Solutions, Scott was a founder to the Norseman Group, a credit-based lender to landlords.
Scott was the Co-President of Conti Financial, a NYSE Company. While at Conti, he specifically focused on the origination and securitization of residential and commercial real estate loans. Scott originated and securitized approximately $1 billion per month in residential and commercial real estate loans and established one of the first commercial mortgage loan conduits.
Prior to joining Conti Financial, Scott was an Assistant Vice-President at Financial Guaranty Insurance, where he was instrumental in developing the first financial guaranties used in structured financings.
Scott has public company and charitable organization board level experience with AMAC and Birch Family Services.
Scott received his MPA from Rockefeller School at the University of Albany (1984) and a BA at the University of Albany (1981).
Stony Browder
Senior Managing Director – Head of Marketing
Stony Browder
Location: Queens, NY
Most Used App: Reddit
I’m the Director of Marketing at Dolfin, where I lead and oversee marketing strategies and campaigns to increase brand awareness and drive business growth.
Previously I have worked for Comp Systems inc. as an analyst and then moved onto The Council for Unity as a marketing coordinator.
I have a B.A in English Literature from Suny Old Westbury and an MBA from Molloy University
What is your top bucket list travel location and why? I want to see the monasteries of Tibet. It would be incredible to meditate there!
What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I think people would be surprised to learn that in addition to being a Marketing professional I am also a screen writer.
If you weren’t so good at your job, what would you be doing? Traveling the world with my wonderful family of 6. Or running for political office.
What are you most passionate about professionally? Creating fresh and engaging content that enamors and captivates a business lead and testing marketing strategies.
What are you most passionate about personally? I am passionate about film making and writing. I love creating new worlds for others to escape to.
What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? Spending time with my family. They’re loud, rambunctious, and full of attitude, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.
