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Sean Cantwell

Managing Partner

“I admire  the tenacity and guts of the founders we work with. They possess a level of relentlessness that inspires me to push harder for them. I consider it my personal mission to help them reach their goals. I absolutely love investing, but my favorite part of this job, by far, is the people I get to work with. I strive to have a personal relationship with every founder and every management team I meet.”

Larry Cheng

Managing Partner

"I want to be and believe I am the go-to partner for my founders and CEOs. When things are challenging, I’d like to be the first call because they know I will do anything and everything possible to help support them. When things are going well, I’d like to be there celebrating all of the little and big wins during the journey. I hope to be the most trusted and most impactful partner they can imagine."

Roger Hurwitz

Managing Partner

“I see value in the investment opportunities others may not immediately see. I believe recognizing what’s beneath the surface is extremely powerful. I’ve helped several companies expand into market leaders in their segment by identifying what could be. At the end of the day, I have this passion for helping founders transform their businesses. My love for this job continues to grow. There’s really no other way to do this every day other than with your whole heart all in it.”

Tomy Han

Partner

“The businesses that I get the most excited about are those that have strong relationships with their customers, with a commitment to helping each other grow and improve. What I love most about working with entrepreneurs is the opportunity to form a true partnership – both inside and outside the boardroom.”

Jim Ferry

Partner

“I view investing as a true partnership and not a business transaction. Because of that, I spend the majority of my time on the road meeting entrepreneurs in-person and discussing how Volition can be a value-add partner. All startups have their unique challenges that I strive to understand and come up with tailored solutions to ensure Founders can realize their ambitions.”

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Steve Achatz

Principal

"Investing at Volition is all about partnering with accomplished entrepreneurs and management teams guiding their companies through rapid growth. It’s simply fascinating to routinely engage with companies that are shaping the future of their respective markets.”

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Tiger Henderson

Vice President

“Investing to me is 90% about people. Recognizing how the character of a founder can ripple through an organization, I strive to partner with entrepreneurs of resilience, integrity, and creativity.”

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Kyle Howard-Johnson

Vice President

“Partnering with founders and entrepreneurs building the companies of tomorrow is endlessly interesting and rewarding. The mix of courage, creativity and passion required of them is a unique combination that only a select few possess, and supporting them along their journey is a privilege.”

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Melanie Nabar

Vice President

Melanie joined Volition in 2022 and works on the Volition Capital Software team.

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Michael Brannan

Sr. Associate

"I wanted to work in growth equity because it allowed me the opportunity to work with different founders and companies, helping them to achieve their goals and make a difference in their respective fields."

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Emily Pawlak

Sr. Associate

"What excites me about joining Volition is not only the opportunity to provide passionate founders that extra boost towards their fullest potential, but also the simple fact that I get to identify and work with smart people and great ideas all day, every day."

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Isabelle Tashima

Sr. Associate

"There is nothing more fulfilling to me than partnering with passionate founders who are addressing some of the most pressing challenges of our time. Growth equity enables me to be a part of their journey, support their missions, and dynamically solve problems alongside them. In this role, the learning never ceases."

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Danielle Brown

Associate

“What excites me most about Volition is the opportunity to partner with passionate founders, learn from them, and help propel their businesses forward. It is not only fascinating, but also rewarding to speak with such authentic and hard-working individuals every day.”

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Sinjon Goldberg

Associate

"The Volition team has a real appreciation for the hard work and grit that goes into starting a business and I am excited to partner with entrepreneurs to help accelerate growth."

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Ella Steinhilber

Associate

“ What drew me to Volition was the opportunity to interact with founders who have a passion for innovation and the drive to reach the potential of their vision. ”

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Carolyn Woll

Associate

"I was drawn to work in the growth equity field because of the opportunity to interact with passionate founders every day and play a role in growing their companies to the next level. At Volition specifically, I am excited by our focus on creating partnerships with aspirational and authentic founders.”

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Justin Chung

Analyst

"Working in growth equity is incredibly exciting as it allows me to engage deeply with visionary founders at critical inflection points in their entrepreneurial journeys. I am constantly inspired by the passion, authenticity, and positive attitude that the Volition team brings to every partnership."

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Hannah Ditmars

Analyst

“Several of my close family members worked at technology start-ups, and I have seen firsthand how these innovative companies can impact and transform not only their own tech industries, but also the lives of the people behind the companies. Observing the grit, passion, sacrifices, and sharp decision-making skills of these entrepreneurs has instilled a deep sense of respect and admiration for their acumen and accomplishments. I am excited to have the opportunity to partner with and provide strategic support to these ambitious founders.”

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Trevor Eckler

Analyst

“Volition is full of energy. From the highly motivated team around me to the passionate founders that I get to speak with on a daily basis, everyone’s enthusiasm is contagious”

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Juliet Fitzgerald

Analyst

"I was driven to growth equity because of the opportunity to be surrounded by passionate people, both the founders we work with and my Volition teammates. Investing fuels my intellectual curiosity by exposing me to new, groundbreaking ideas every day!"

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Chad Kemmerer

Analyst

"I’ve always loved investing, but growth equity stood out because of the chance to back scalable software businesses and help founders grow what they’ve built from the ground up. It’s meaningful work with real impact."

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James McGibbon

Analyst

"Growth-stage software provides fascinating practical insights into what people care about. But what drew me to the Volition team specifically was its genuine interest in developing lasting relationships with curious, driven founders."

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Cassidy Piersiak

Analyst

"I was drawn to Growth Equity by the opportunity to work with founders driving innovative business growth. What drew me to Volition specifically is my peers' strong work ethic and commitment to making a meaningful impact. I am excited to be part of a team that is determined to empower passionate founders to reach their utmost potential.'

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Ainsley Radell

Analyst

"I was drawn to the growth equity field because of the chance to interact daily with passionate founders and contribute to advancing their companies. At Volition, our focus on forming partnerships with ambitious and genuine founders excites me."

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Zane Salameh

Analyst

"I came into growth equity because there is no better opportunity to meet accomplished founders and help them bring their businesses to the next level. Working at Volition allows me to do this with passionate and enthusiastic investors every day."

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Nikki Schwenk

Analyst

"I was drawn to growth equity because of the ability to empower founders at such a pivotal stage of their business. I’m excited to be joining the Volition team to ensure continued success, find humor in the challenges, and build meaningful relationships along the way."

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