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Rameez is the co-CEO of AutoLeap and a Partner at Highland Creek Partners. He has led the growth of companies across North America and Asia. .

Currently, Rameez is a Director at Synergy Corporation in Pakistan’s energy sector and a Finance Lecturer at the University of Toronto. He was previously Co-CEO of FieldEdge, a SaaS company he scaled 5x before selling to Advent International. Earlier, Rameez worked at Boston Consulting Group, advising Fortune 500 clients.

Rameez holds a BBA from the University of Toronto and an MBA from Stanford. In 2018, he received the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.

Steve is the Co-CEO of AutoLeap and a Partner at Highland Creek Partners.

Previously, he was co-CEO of FieldEdge, a service management software provider for the home contractor market he acquired in 2015. In three years, Steve scaled FieldEdge from 25 to 200 employees, transformed the business from server-based to cloud-based, and sold the company to Advent International.

Early in his career, Steve spent several years with CPPIB where he completed $11B in private equity transactions. He also worked in investment banking at TD Securities. In 2018, Steve received an EY Entrepreneur of the Year award and in 2019, he was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40.

Steve has a BBA from the University of Toronto, where he is now a Lecturer in the Management program and an MBA from Wharton Business School.

Ritu is the SVP of Business Operations at Summer, a fintech company offering student loan and education assistance benefits.

Previously, Ritu led marketing at Syllable.ai, a technology company improving patient experience while reducing operational costs, and was part of the founding team at Verana Health, a data analytics company delivering quality drug lifecycle, medical practice, and medical society insights.

Ritu holds a Master's from Stanford and a Bachelor of Science from MIT.

Sumit is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gulmohar Capital Partners, a fund focused on investing in software and tech-enabled services. He provides capital, expertise, and partnerships to drive growth and innovation.

Previously, Sumit was CEO of Voxco, where he accelerated growth through organic and inorganic strategies, leading to a successful sale to a private equity firm. Before Voxco, he worked as an investment banker at Houlihan Lokey and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, covering Business Services and Technology. He also served on the IMF’s macro research team.

Sumit holds an MBA from Yale, an MS in Financial Engineering from Claremont College, and a Bachelors from Punjab Engineering College. He is a Board Member at Priory School in Montreal.

Jonathan is the Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Goodfood, Canada’s largest independent online grocery company. Goodfood allows members to plan meals and shop for groceries in under a minute.

Founded in 2014 in Montreal, the company employs over 2,500 people and serves over 300,000 households across Canada. Goodfood has been publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange since 2017 (TSX:FOOD).

Jonathan also serves on the board of SRTX, which builds new materials and software to enable better textiles. SRTX, is known for its Sheertex technology, which creates ultra-strong pantyhose. He was named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2017 and recognized as EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018.

Jonathan holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University.

Eric is the CEO of Planet DDS, the established leader in cloud-based dental software and trusted by tens of thousands of dental practices across the U.S. he acquired through a traditional search fund in 2015.

In 2023 alone, the company experienced 53% year-over-year revenue growth, adding over 5,000 new locations served nationwide, recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company for the fifth time, and honored on Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 fastest growing companies list.

Eric has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia.

Zac is the CEO of ConsumerAffairs.com, a trusted marketplace that connects consumers and brands through its enterprise SaaS platform. He acquired ConsumerAffairs.com through a search fund and is passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive culture within the organization.

Zac has a background in engineering, technology sales, and private equity and has developed expertise in SaaS, SEO, and consumer advocacy. He has also been involved in sourcing and executing transactions, acquisitions, and partnerships, enabling our company to scale and grow.

Zac studied Engineering at Dartmouth College.

Toby is the CEO of BroadPeak, a no-code software platform for integrating commodity trading data.

BroadPeak is a high-growth software business, becoming a top choice for blue-chip customers in the global commodity industry. The platform helps traders manage exposures across multiple markets while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Prior to BroadPeak, Toby worked in risk analysis and value creation within commodity markets, most recently at ExxonMobil, where he managed the firm’s petroleum hedging program.

Toby holds a degree in Economics from American University and an MSc in Economic History from the London School of Economics.

Jessica is an advisor to Spring Street Capital and is currently the Vice President of Engineering at Metropolis, an AI and computer vision company.

Prior to this, Jessica was the Founding Team & Director of Xeek at Studio X by Shell Oil Company and a Lead Venture Architect at BCG Digital Ventures. Jessica also worked as a Mechanical Engineer and Program Manager at Microsoft.

Jessica holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering.

Michael is the Co-Founder and Partner of The Operand Group with over 35 years of experience in building and operating recruiting businesses.

In 1988, he founded SeatonCorp, a leading provider of recruiting and staffing solutions. Under his leadership, SeatonCorp grew from two employees to over 2,500, earning more than $700 million in revenue by 2014, when it was sold to True Blue (NYSE: TBI). From 2020 to 2022, he was CEO of EmployBridge, the largest light industrial staffing company in the U.S., leading it through the pandemic and a sale to Apollo.

Michael has been recognized with several awards including the Staffing Industry Analysts' Peter Yessne Workforce Innovator Award, a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year program, and is listed on The Staffing 100 (the 100 most influential people in the staffing industry).

He holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Arizona State University.

Carlos is the Co-Founder and Partner of The Operand Group.

​ Before co-founding Operand in 2016, Carlos had 16 years of proprietary investment and operations experience in the equity derivatives industry. Carlos was Chief Investment Officer for Spot Trading in Chicago from 2009-2015, managing all Trading, Equity Research, Financial Engineering, and front-office software development activities.

Prior to this experience, Carlos executed various trading roles successfully and, in doing so, gained valuable process, technology, and management skills that he is eager to share with young entrepreneurs. ​

Carlos received his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from The Georgia Institute of Technology and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth.

Matthew is a Partner at The Operand Group and a former CEO

Matthew most recently led Hometurf Lawn Care, a Canadian residential lawn care company, which he acquired in 2020. Under his leadership, Hometurf achieved strong growth and margin expansion, leading to its sale to a U.S.-based private equity firm in 2023.

Before Hometurf, Matthew founded Hemlock Capital Partners in 2018 and was Vice President of Operations at a management consulting firm specializing in operations consulting.

Matthew holds an MBA from Queen’s University’s Smith School of Business, graduating with distinction, and a BSc from the University of Victoria.

Joe is a Managing Director of Housatonic Partners, which he joined in 2001, and has been involved in numerous investments across various industries.

Previously, he was a Managing Director at Hellman & Friedman, where he focused on recurring services, media, and communications investments during his 12-year tenure. Earlier in his career, Joe worked in Merchant Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions at Morgan Stanley & Co. He serves as a Director for several companies, including Accurate Neuromonitoring, eCard Systems, Embark Health, FIMC, and Veridic Solutions, among others.

Joe holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Mark is a Managing Director of Housatonic Partners with more than 20 years of experience in private equity. Since joining the firm in 2006, Mark has made numerous investments in software and recurring services businesses across a variety of industry groups. His prior experience ranges broadly from early-stage investing as a General Partner at Onset Ventures, to leading recapitalizations and buyouts of technology-enabled businesses as a Vice President at Summit Partners. Earlier in Mark’s career, he worked as a Management Consultant at Bain & Company, and as a fiber optics engineer at AT&T.

Mark is a Director of AccuSourceHR, Brainfuse, e123, Eureka Entertainment, FIMC, Keeping Count, LQ Digital, ONRAD, and QMC International.

Mark holds a B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from Stanford University, and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Jon Staenberg is the Managing Partner of Staenberg Venture Partners. He has been an active PE investor for over 30 years, serving as a General Partner in three Funds managing over $325 million.

He has also been a venture partner in three P/E Funds. As an angel investor, Jon has also made over 250 investments. Additionally, he spends his spare time working on his vineyard in Argentina.

Jon holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Arts, and an MBA from Stanford University.

Steve co-founded Kinderhook Partners in 2003.

Before Kinderhook, Steve founded Geocapital Partners in 1984, a venture capital firm that managed more than $500 million in a series of partnerships in North America and Europe. The results were good.

Prior to his work at Geocapital Partners, Steve spent four years at the venture capital firm Adler and Company after starting his career at Bain & Co. He has been a director of numerous public and privately held companies.

Steve received a B.A. in Mathematics from Haverford College, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, and a J.D. from Harvard University.

Tushar co-founded Kinderhook Partners in 2003. He has led investments in various industries and has been a director of numerous public and privately held companies.

Before Kinderhook, Tushar was a Principal at Geocapital Partners and a strategy consultant with the Monitor Group.

Tushar is a CFA charter holder and received a BA from Williams College.

Will is Managing Partner of The Cromwell Harbor, a private investment company.

Prior to Cromwell Harbor, Will founded Housatonic Partners, a leading private equity firm known for long-term holdings and as a pioneering investor in the search fund asset class.

Will is a Founding Principal at TTCER, a private investment partnership, a co-founder at Compounding Lab, an investment collaboration focused on long-term consolidations, and a lead investor at Banyan Software, a related platform in the vertical market software industry. He is Chairman of the Board at CNX Resources, a publicly-traded (NYSE) energy company, and the Co-Chairman of EverArc Holdings, a London-based acquisition vehicle publicly traded on the LSE. He authored The Outsiders: Eight Unconventional CEOs and serves as a Trustee for several organizations.

Will graduated from Harvard College and holds an MBA from Stanford University.

Andrew focuses on identifying promising entrepreneurial talent and providing the necessary capital and guidance to help them succeed. Andrew's expertise lies in evaluating potential acquisitions, conducting thorough due diligence, and supporting entrepreneurs transitioning into leadership roles.

Previously, Andrew was a Case Writing Fellow for Stanford University Graduate School of Business and an Investment professional at Route One Investment Company and J.P. Morgan.

Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree in Policy Analysis and Management from Cornell University and an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

Bill is a Co-founder and General Partner of Alta Communications and Marion Equity Partners, a Massachusetts-based venture capital firm. He is also an owner of the Boston Celtics.

Previously, Bill founded Burr, Egan, Deleage & Co., backing leading growth companies in IT, life sciences, and communications. Before that, he was a Partner at TA Associates and began his career at New England Enterprise Capital Corporation. Bill is a past President and Chairman of the National Venture Capital Association and serves on several boards, including CRH plc.

Bill holds a degree in Economics from Fairfield University and an MBA from the Wharton School.

Mark Egan is a Co-founder and Managing Partner at Marion Equity Partners, a Boston-based investment firm.

Previously, he focused on growth equity investments in technology, healthcare, media, and business services at Polaris Venture Partners. Mark began his career at Alta Communications, executing investments in the media and telecommunications sectors, and has experience in business development with Comcast Corporation.

Mark holds a degree in Finance from Fairfield University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Larry co-founded Integral Private Wealth Holdings.

Previously, he was the founder of EV Private Investments, which manages alternative assets in excess of $80 million, primarily in venture-capital-based strategies. Larry was also the co-founder of Landscape Capital, which manages alternative assets in excess of $200 million, primarily in equity market-neutral strategies. While at Landscape, Larry started Landscape Private Investments LLC, which focused on illiquid investments.

Larry graduated from the University of Delaware with a B.S. in Business Administration.

Bill co-founded Integral Private Wealth Holdings and has over 20 years of experience in the management and operations of registered investment advisors.

Previously, he was the CEO/CCO of Gargoyle Investment Advisor LLC, overseeing $400MM+ in assets. Bill’s trading experience began with market-making in equity options on the AMEX floor and later directing Gargoyle’s electronic options market-making and quantitative strategies.

Bill holds degrees from Rutgers College and the Rutgers University Graduate School of Education.

Brian brings over 16 years of industry experience covering various investment strategies, including traditional equity, venture capital, hedge funds, and private equity.

Before joining Integral, he was a senior analyst with Naples Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm. Before that, he spent eight years as a senior investment analyst with Morgan Stanley, covering more than 60 investment strategies, and six years as the investment officer responsible for private equity and hedge fund strategies with the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions & Retirement.

Brian has a B.S. in Finance from the University of Delaware and is a CFA Level III candidate.

Frank founded Dellin Investments in 2010, focusing on early-stage SME and private equity deals.

Before entering growth equity, he spent 25 years as an international tax adviser in the Netherlands and Japan, including eight years as Head of Tax at Morison International. In 2012, Frank relocated to the U.S. to expand Dellin’s operations and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies.

Frank holds a Master’s in Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Daan Staffhorst has a strong background in private equity, with extensive experience in financial modeling, strategic planning, and operational optimization.

Over the years, he has developed a reputation for identifying high-growth opportunities and guiding companies through scaling and value-creation phases. His expertise in building strong management teams and fostering innovation has made him a key figure in driving the success of Dellin Investments’ portfolio.

Daan holds a B.A. from Erasmus University Rotterdam and a Masters in Finance and Investments from Rotterdam School of Management.

George Clark is a Partner at Reframe Capital, an operating-focused private equity firm, and Co-Founder of Gerygone Capital, a Houston-based firm specializing in middle-market investments.

George also serves as Chairman of Home Interiors, a global leader in direct sales. His previous roles included Managing Director at Freestone Partners, a middle-market private equity firm, and President of Northstar Partners, where he provided strategic advice to investment groups across North America. With a wealth of experience in private equity and middle-market companies, George brings a comprehensive perspective to his work. He is also actively involved in several non-profits.

George holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

Arun is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gulmohar Capital Partners, a fund that invests in software and tech-enabled services, providing capital, expertise, and partnerships to drive growth.

With nearly two decades of experience in finance, Arun previously worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, advising Fortune 500 companies on M&A, LBOs, and cross-border deals. He also held roles at TLcom Capital Partners, a venture capital firm focusing on growth-stage technology investments in Europe and Israel, and at ABN AMRO Bank’s Financial Sponsors Group in London.

Arun holds an MBA from INSEAD and an MS in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen University in Germany.

Ted has been an owner/operator of private companies since 1982.

He is currently the owner, Chairman and CEO of Sensorex, a Southern California manufacturer of water quality sensors. Sensorex is a global provider of sensors to instrument manufacturers, distributors, catalogs, and end users. Before purchasing a company, Ted worked for Citibank’s consumer business in New York, Sydney, Australia, and Los Angeles. He has served on the boards of several private companies and charitable organizations.

Mr. McCarthy received a BSME from Villanova University and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School.

Ken is the Managing Partner of Parkview Growth Partners, a private investment company, and the Co-founder of Elite Telehealth.

Ken also practices medicine and is dedicated to improving the practice of medicine for physicians while delivering high-quality medical care. He is focused on utilizing technology to provide excellent medical care to patients in their local community.

Ken completed an internal medicine residency at the University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics and a fellowship at Barnes Jewish Hospital and holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Ali is the Managing Partner of Parkview Growth Partners, a private investment company, and the Co-founder of Elite Telehealth.

Ali has over a decade of experience in hematology and medical oncology. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, authored chapters in medical books, and presented at national meetings. He served in several leadership roles within nationally ranked health systems and has a longstanding passion for improving healthcare in underserved areas within the US.

Ali completed his hematology and medical oncology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis / Barnes Jewish Hospital.

Chris is an experienced small business investor and small business owner. He splits his professional time between ensuring financial health at Manpower Maine and small business acquisitions.

Previously, Chris was a Director of Growth Initiatives for Salesforce, and a marketing operations manager focused on developing reporting frameworks and implementing data-driven decision-making.

Chris holds an MBA from Boston College Carroll School.

Eric is the CEO of CraneTech, Inc., where he is dedicated to enhancing the experience of technicians and employees in the industrial trades.

Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader at Turbonomic, a Bain Capital Ventures portfolio company acquired by IBM for $2 billion. Before that, Eric worked as a management consultant at Accenture, driving over $20 million in efficiencies for clients through digital transformation and business process redesign.

Eric holds a B.S. with a triple major in Entrepreneurship & Emerging Enterprises, Finance, and Supply Chain Management from Syracuse University.