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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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Pete Lamson

COO & Head of Portfolio Operations

Pete Lamson

COO & Head of Portfolio Operations

"Building successful, sustainable businesses is hard work. There are no shortcuts or easy buttons. There is also nothing more rewarding, in every sense of the word. Leading a team from ideation to launch to become a high performing, high growth organization where customers happily exchange dollars for the solutions founders and their teams envisioned is the ultimate team sport. I have been very fortunate to be a part of several such teams and am profoundly grateful for the opportunity to assist Volition backed companies achieve their dreams."

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Steve Shaffer

Operating Partner

Steve Shaffer

Operating Partner

"Throughout my career I have had the privilege of working with gifted and visionary technology entrepreneurs. Building great companies is extremely difficult, but it is work worth doing -- and it takes the right team to be successful. Volition was a great partner for us at Insite Software -- so the chance as an operator to join Volition to support and resource our portfolio founders and executive teams is very exciting and purposeful for me."

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Mike Wilkens

Chief Financial Officer

Mike Wilkens

Chief Financial Officer

"At its core, my role is to provide the reporting and controls every company needs from its finance and accounting team. But, what makes my job interesting and every day a little different is the fast-paced industry we operate within."

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Kevin Lamo

Finance Manager

Kevin Lamo

Finance Manager

Kevin joined Volition in 2024 and works on the Volition Capital Finance team.

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Allyson Gallagher

Accounting Manager

Allyson Gallagher

Accounting Manager

Allyson Gallagher joined Volition Capital in the Summer of 2024 as an Accounting Manager.

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Chris Fahey

SVP, Talent & Human Resources

Chris Fahey

SVP, Talent & Human Resources

"Behind every business is an idea, but the success of that idea is the direct result of the humans operating and iterating behind it every day. Working in Talent at Volition, I get to help some of the best operators and leaders take their business to the next level through the addition of world-class talent."

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Kelly Barnum

Sr. Talent Manager

Kelly Barnum

Sr. Talent Manager

“It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.”
–Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

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Laura Moran

Sr. Director of Marketing

Laura Moran

Sr. Director of Marketing

"Volition's commitment to innovation, growth, and empowering businesses aligns seamlessly with my passion for driving impactful marketing through a data-driven approach and strategic storytelling. I'm thrilled to bring the two together in this exciting space! "

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Alan Soclof

Marketing & Content Associate

Alan Soclof

Marketing & Content Associate

"Being able to work every day with some of the smartest investors and founders in the world is an incredible experience. I could not ask for a better opportunity at this stage in my career."

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