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Our business is not about capital – it’s about people. That’s why we strive to keep business human. With zero patience for posturing, disrespect or pointy elbows, we have high expectations for ourselves – and others. We love to win, we hate to lose, and we aim for exceptional every time.

What makes us unique? The volition to be the best.

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Sean Cantwell

Managing Partner

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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.”

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Larry Cheng

Managing Partner

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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."

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Roger Hurwitz

Managing Partner

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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.”

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Tomy Han

Partner

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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.”

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Jim Ferry

Partner

Jim Ferry

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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Dave Gordon

Principal

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Dave Gordon

Principal

“The businesses that I find most interesting are those unconcerned with the spotlight or accolades and are just singularly focused on dominating their respective categories. My favorite part about this job is having the opportunity to be in the trenches alongside entrepreneurs and play a small part in helping them realize their aspirations.”

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Tiger Henderson

Vice President

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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

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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 Jordan

Vice President

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Melanie Jordan

Vice President

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

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Emily Pawlak

Sr. Associate

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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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Michael Brannan

Associate

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Michael Brannan

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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Katharine French

Associate

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Katharine French

Associate

"What drew me to working at Volition, and specifically within the growth equity space, was having the opportunity at such an early stage in my career to work directly with passionate and innovative entrepreneurs to grow their ground-breaking products and ideas."

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Sinjon Goldberg

Associate

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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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Estelle Spanneut

Associate

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Estelle Spanneut

Associate

”Don’t fear failure. Be afraid of not having the chance. You have the chance.”
– Sally, from Cars 3

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Aparajita Chauhan

Analyst

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Aparajita Chauhan

Analyst

"I am drawn to growth equity because the chance to contribute to the success of businesses that are driven by a genuine passion for their mission is both inspiring and motivating. I believe that the combination of trailblazing founders and dedicated deal teams creates an energetic environment that fosters innovation, resilience, and a shared commitment to achieving exceptional results."

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Hannah Deljkic

Analyst

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Hannah Deljkic

Analyst

"I believe in investing time and capital into ideas that not only challenge the status quo but also improve how we interact with the world around us. When used appropriately, technology gives us a set of tools to solve the world’s toughest problems - access to quality healthcare, the growing climate crisis and the threat of cyber insecurity to name a few. I am inspired by audacious founders and am excited to work alongside them to build a better and safer world. "

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Aaron Hou

Analyst

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Aaron Hou

Analyst

“Joining Volition allows me to work in an environment and with individuals that value passion and grit – something I think the world has less and less of.”

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Wells Johnstone

Analyst

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Wells Johnstone

Analyst

"I am excited to join Volition because doing work centered around learning and improving is extremely fulfilling to me. Being able to set other people and companies up with long-term success by helping them grow and gain adaptability while experiencing the same thing for myself is an opportunity I can’t get anywhere else.”

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Kevin O’Donnell

Analyst

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Kevin O’Donnell

Analyst

“I learned this, at least, by my experiment: that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours”
- Henry David Thoreau

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Matteo Palacardo

Analyst

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Matteo Palacardo

Analyst

"Analyzing and empowering growing businesses led by inspiring, go-getting founders is primarily what drives my interest in growth equity. Joining Volition allowed me to enter an environment in which the investment team matches the ambition behind the founding teams in our portfolio.”

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Luke Phillips

Analyst

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Luke Phillips

Analyst

"I am captivated by the passion and drive exhibited both by the Volition team as well as the countless founders we interact with. I pride myself in fostering personal, authentic relationships and consider myself a positive collaborator who wants to see all parties thrive – investors, founders, and peers alike."

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Zane Salameh

Analyst

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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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Ella Steinhilber

Analyst

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Ella Steinhilber

Analyst

“ 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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Henry Stites

Analyst

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Henry Stites

Analyst

“ I’m energized by the opportunity to learn from and partner with the passionate entrepreneurs that shape our future. ”

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Carolyn Woll

Analyst

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Carolyn Woll

Analyst

"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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