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With decades of experience and a helluva lot of passion, meet the team of dreamers, thinkers, and builders that will help your company get to the next stage of growth.
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“The ASG Team has been a true pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. The entire ASG team has consistently been courteous, responsive & transparent, which made collaboration efficient.”
THIBAUD CLÉMENT,
Co-founder of Loomly
Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for:
Managing our growing community of awesome software companies.
Best Advice:
You didn't get hired to be timid.
Most proud of:
My 2 smart and strong girls, although I can barely take any credit for their amazingness.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for:
Building a world-class finance and accounting team and overseeing the financial operations at ASG.
Best advice:
You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Hidden talent:
Doing the moonwalk.
Chief Technology Officer
Responsible for:
Scaling People, Processes, and Tech across our engineering teams and driving technical direction at ASG.
My hero:
My Dad, he is a military veteran who has served with honor through multiple tours of duty. I have always admired his ability to leave it at the door, he never let his work life influence his family life, and he always encouraged his kids to chase their dreams.
Dream dinner companions:
Satya Nadella and Elon Musk. I appreciate IT visionaries and folks that challenge the status quo.
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President & Head of M&A
Responsible for:
Finding and buying great software businesses and continuing to unlock their fullest potential.
Favorite quote:
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
- Plato
Dream dinner companions:
Jane Austen, for her sharp observations of human nature and even sharper wit. My grandfather, who raised me until I was four and passed away too early, so I could thank him for his care and love.
Director of DevOps
Best advice:
"Google it". Over a decade ago received this piece of advice.
Hidden talent:
Soccer.
VP of Engineering
Best advice:
Always take the high road, it's far less crowded.
Favorite quote:
I'd far rather be happy than right any day.
Chief Information Security Officer
Best advice:
Find the good in everything.
My hero:
My 27-year-old son. He has been smiling and laughing all through treatment for an aggressive form of leukemia.
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VP Finance
My hero:
Leila Janah - founded Samasource, which is dedicated to eradicating poverty through impact sourcing. She has a proven track record of breaking the cycle of poverty for countless individuals around the globe.
Most proud of:
My two daughters.
Director of Finance
Favorite quote:
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
- Dr. Seuss
Hidden talent:
Bargain hunting.
Accounting Manager
Best advice:
When life happens, be open to changing the course.
Hidden talent:
Baking cookies.
Director of M&A Finance
Favorite quote:
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
- Vince Lombardi
Dream dinner companions:
Michael Jordan (my childhood hero) and Warren Buffett to learn how, despite his immense success, he's remained so humble and down to earth."
M&A Finance Senior Associate
Best advice:
Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Hidden talent:
Drumming.
M&A Integration Manager
Best advice:
Question everything, including yourself; but never doubt your resolve.
hidden talent:
I've been called a natural in racing cars, much to my wife's dismay.
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M&A Finance Associate
Favorite quote:
"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why."
- Bernard Baruch
Hidden talent:
Mental math.
M&A Senior Associate
Best advice:
If you aren't listening, you aren't learning.
Hidden talent:
Making succulent arrangements.
M&A Analyst
Favorite quote:
"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
hidden talent:
Finding the best gifts for people.
M&A Senior Associate
Best advice:
Take your responsibilities seriously, but not yourself.
My hero:
My parents. I have yet to meet someone display the work ethic they have, while being the most humble and supportive characters in my life. What they were able to accomplish after dropping everything to come to the states from India is inspiration for me every day.
M&A Vice President
Best advice:
Hard work puts you where luck can find you.
Favorite quote:
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen." - Michael Jordan
M&A Associate
Favorite quote:
"Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hero:
My great aunt, whose unconditional love and support is remembered still today.
VP of HR
Favorite quote:
“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men and women who can dream of things that never were.”
— John Keats
Dream dinner companions:
Leslie Odom Jr. and Darren Criss so I could pretend we’re all in a musical together.
Chief of Staff
My hero:
My mom. She taught me to be humble, how to lead with my heart, and that right is right even if no one is doing it and wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.
Dream dinner companions:
Michelle Obama because she’s full of intelligence, grit, and humility. J.K. Rowling because her authenticity and imagination are absolute magic (pun intended).
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Head of Growth
Responsible for:
Leading performance marketing and enabling the data-driven growth of our companies.
Best advice:
"Just g-g-g-g-g-go for it!"
- my Dad
Favorite quote:
"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!"
- Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights
Dream dinner companions:
The 41 year-old versions of my Dad & my Grandpa.
Head of Talent Acquisition
My hero:
My Grandpa Jim. He fought in World War II, raised nine children, I never once saw him without a coat and tie, and he was an absolute gentleman.
Dream dinner companions:
Adam Jones and Jerry Cantrell. Two of my favorite guitarists of all time.
HR Manager
Favorite quote:
"Vulnerability is not winning or losing. It's having the courage to show up when you can't control the outcome."
- Brené Brown
My hero:
My parents. They've taught me the meaning of hard work, the importance of empathy and the value of respect.
Sr. Associate, Talent Acquisition
Best advice:
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
My Hero:
My Mom. She immigrated to the U.S. during the Nicaraguan revolution. She is the epitome of the American dream to me.
Talent Analyst
Favorite quote:
"The past has no power over the present moment."
My Hero:
My dad. He came to the United States from Nicaragua in 1972. He has worked extremely hard to provide for my family.
Office Manager & HR Administrator
Best advice:
Always assume positive intent.
My hero:
My grandmother, Vera. She is the strongest, supportive, and most resilient woman I know.
Chairman & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
The overall direction and success of ASG.
Best advice:
Keep your eye on the ball.
Favorite quote:
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t… you’re right.”
– Henry Ford
Board Member & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
ASG acquisition activities and serving as an ASG board member.
Hidden talent:
Cheerleading (for my wife’s tennis team).
Favorite quote:
“It is not about making every right decision but about making every decision right…”
– Anonymous
Board Member & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
Serving as an ASG board member.
Favorite quote:
“Don’t mistake activity for achievement.”
– John Wooden
Dream dinner companions:
Kobe Bryant to hear how he stayed motivated over a 20-year career and Ben Franklin to hear all the things he tried before discovering electricity.
CEO, Aplos
Favorite Quote:
“Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' / We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; / One equal temper of heroic hearts, / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
- Ulysses, Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Hidden Talent:
I can play ping pong with either of my hands.
In Residence
My hero:
My friend Katlin Smith, CEO of Simple Mills. She showed me what it’s like to always give 120%, courageously have tough conversations, and constantly self-improve for the betterment of your company and team.
Dream dinner companions:
Satya Nadella, a decisive leader who preaches and practices empathy, and Jimmy Yang, a hilarious comedian whose authenticity I admire.
Group CEO, Radicle Health
Favorite quote:
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
– Steve Prefontaine
Dream dinner companions:
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for the entertainment and words of wisdom.
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CEO, Homebot
Hidden talent:
Wilderness survival. My wife and I spent two weeks canoeing through the Canadian wilderness, didn't see another person, and caught fresh fish for our meals.
My hero:
My dad. He treats every person the same and makes them feel seen.
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CEO, KCare
Dream dinner companions:
Steve Kerr for his insights on building, empowering, and motivating an exceptional team. Marc Marquez for his will to win and some riding tips.
Favorite quote:
"Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we all have in common."
- Melinda Gates
CEO, Visual Matrix
Hidden talent:
Meat judging (4-H national top 5 in 1986).
Dream dinner companions:
Bill Clinton to learn why he got into politics and what he would change about his past. Maya Angelou to listen to her tell stories about her life and learnings and to enjoy her presence and wisdom.
CEO, MediMatrix
Dream Dinner Companions:
Lebron James and Michael Jordan. Just to hear them have the age-old debate of who the greatest of all time is firsthand.
Favorite quote:
"All good things must begin."
- Octavia Butler
CEO, WorkSpace
Favorite quote:
“You’re paying me to push back.”
Dream dinner companions:
Walter Payton, my favorite football player growing up, and God, to get the answers to SO many questions.
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CEO, Record360, e-Courier & PackageRoute
Hidden Talent:
Snowboarding and personal finance.
My hero:
My mom, a retired electrical engineer who keeps reinventing herself: golfer, painter, dancer, and more.
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CRO, Actabl
Favorite quote:
"Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."
– Office Space
Hidden talent:
I make a mean short rib bolognese.
President & COO, Actabl
Favorite Quote:
"It's easier to hold your principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98 percent of the time.”
- Clayton Christensen
Hidden talent:
Snowboarding, fly-fishing, and little league coaching.
CEO, Traject
Вest advice:
What would you do if you know you would not fail?
My heroes:
All the women in my family are brave, strong, determined, a little stubborn, and the most genuine people you will ever meet.
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CEO, Sendible
Favorite Quote:
"Great people do things before they're ready."
- Amy Poehler
Hidden Talent:
I am eerily good at Connect Four.
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CEO, Actabl
Favorite quote:
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
My hero:
My parents, for their steadfastness and ability to bring life to those around them.
CEO, Trucker Tools
Best advice:
Listen more than you speak.
Favorite quote:
"The most wasted of days is one without laughter."
- E.E. Cummings
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CEO, Foothold Technology
Best advice:
Always try to work with people who are smarter than you, at every stage of your career!
Hidden Talent:
I'm a surprisingly good baker.
CEO, KidKare
MOST PROUD OF:
Founding a nonprofit that no longer needs me and still continues to this day. Kids I taught are now volunteers in the program, which blows my mind.
HIDDEN TALENT:
Rodeo (barrel racing, specifically).
In Residence
Favorite quote:
“Make a decision, then make it right.”
My hero:
My parents are my heroes. They epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit and live life compassionately.
In Residence
Favorite quote:
“At a certain point we get to decide who it is we allow to influence us.” - Cheryl Strayed
Best advice:
If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.
CEO, ThinkLP
Favorite quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversary." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Most proud of:
The 8th grade students I had the privilege of teaching years ago who went on to become first generation college students. I am simply proud to have been apart of their respective journeys.
CEO, EcoInteractive
Favorite quote:
"To be everywhere is to be nowhere." - Seneca
Hidden talent:
Gift giving.
COO, Aplos
Best advice:
You can learn something from everyone. Let go of your initial judgments of people and try to understand them. Talk less and listen more.
Favorite quote:
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ― Nietzsche
COO & CFO, Trucker Tools
Favorite quote:
“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
Most proud of:
The family culture I am building with my wife.
President, Radicle Apps & Data
Best advice:
No one sits on their death bed wishing they spent more time at the office.
Hidden talent:
Johnny Cash karaoke
CEO, Link2Feed
Hidden talent:
I excel at pop culture trivia.
My hero:
Both of my grandmothers. They were highly educated, intelligent, and worked hard to support their families financially in a time when women didn't often work.
Chief Strategy Officer, Actabl
Best advice:
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
CEO, Sierra Interactive
Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Best advice:
Do what you say you're going to to do, day in and day out — it's the only way to earn the trust and respect of those around you.
President & CFO of Traject
Steven is President & CFO at Traject, ASG's MarTech company.
President at PLANOLY
Best advice:
Don’t be a robot. Build the robot.
Dream dinner companions:
Michael Jordan because he’s the GOAT (Go Tar Heels!). Karli Kloss due to her wide range of experiences I’d love to learn more about.
In Residence
Favorite quote:
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
Hidden talent:
Flying helicopters and speaking "aviation!"
President & CPO, Vistrue
Favorite Quote:
“Most of us aren't defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be.” -Jocko Willink
Best Advice:
I strive to always be looking and moving forward. While we always want to celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes, “What’s next?!” has allowed me to keep accomplishing the goals I have set for myself.
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Bio:
Colin Li is the CFO and CRO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Colin led the acquisition of Headnote and was an integral part of Paradigm's growth and culture. In October 2021, Francisco Partners <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013005438/en/ASG%E2%80%99s-Paradigm-Announces-Strategic-Growth-Investment-from-Francisco-Partners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Bio:
Soumya Nettimi is the CEO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Soumya led Paradigm to become one of the most well-known and trusted practice management software and native payments providers for the legal technology industry. In October 2021, Francisco Partners <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013005438/en/ASG%E2%80%99s-Paradigm-Announces-Strategic-Growth-Investment-from-Francisco-Partners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=_blank">made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Bio:
Beth brought expertise in sales, marketing, and product as well as deep care for people to her leadership as CEO of Exym. While at ASG, Beth built an incredible team, significantly grew sales, and launched Exym’s Virtual Office product, a new telehealth product that met the challenging demands of COVID.
Bio:
Jesse spent his time at ASG building and growing our logistics vertical — first as CEO of Record360 and e-Courier, and then as CRO of Trucker Tools. Jesse brought a deep experience in product development, a knack for navigating the evolving technology landscape, and a track record for hiring and developing PeopleFirst leaders.
Alex Kovacevic is the CEO of ImageQuix. While at ASG, Alex helped lead the ImageQuix, PhotoLynx, and Capturelife businesses through COVID and into their most exciting growth years in company history. He was also a huge culture carrier and driver of the company’s impressive eNPS scores (>70). In October 2022, Charlesbank made a strategic investment in ImageQuix where they are (wisely!) continuing to back Alex as CEO.
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During his time as CEO of WorkSpace, Vivek Kartha hired and developed an incredible team, transformed company culture and internal growth processes, and launched the company’s digital payments platform. Vivek has since re-joined Alpine Investors as a CEO in Residence and is focused on finding the next (lucky!) business he’ll step into lead.
Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for:
Managing our growing community of awesome software companies.
Best Advice:
You didn't get hired to be timid.
Most proud of:
My 2 smart and strong girls, although I can barely take any credit for their amazingness.
Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for:
Building a world-class finance and accounting team and overseeing the financial operations at ASG.
Best advice:
You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Hidden talent:
Doing the moonwalk.
Chief Technology Officer
Responsible for:
Scaling People, Processes, and Tech across our engineering teams and driving technical direction at ASG.
My hero:
My Dad, he is a military veteran who has served with honor through multiple tours of duty. I have always admired his ability to leave it at the door, he never let his work life influence his family life, and he always encouraged his kids to chase their dreams.
Dream dinner companions:
Satya Nadella and Elon Musk. I appreciate IT visionaries and folks that challenge the status quo.
President & Head of M&A
Responsible for:
Finding and buying great software businesses and continuing to unlock their fullest potential.
Favorite quote:
"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."
- Plato
Dream dinner companions:
Jane Austen, for her sharp observations of human nature and even sharper wit. My grandfather, who raised me until I was four and passed away too early, so I could thank him for his care and love.
Director of DevOps
Best advice:
"Google it". Over a decade ago received this piece of advice.
Hidden talent:
Soccer.
VP of Engineering
Best advice:
Always take the high road, it's far less crowded.
Favorite quote:
I'd far rather be happy than right any day.
Chief Information Security Officer
Best advice:
Find the good in everything.
My hero:
My 27-year-old son. He has been smiling and laughing all through treatment for an aggressive form of leukemia.
VP Finance
My hero:
Leila Janah - founded Samasource, which is dedicated to eradicating poverty through impact sourcing. She has a proven track record of breaking the cycle of poverty for countless individuals around the globe.
Most proud of:
My two daughters.
Director of Finance
Favorite quote:
“Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You.”
- Dr. Seuss
Hidden talent:
Bargain hunting.
Accounting Manager
Best advice:
When life happens, be open to changing the course.
Hidden talent:
Baking cookies.
Director of M&A Finance
Favorite quote:
"The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."
- Vince Lombardi
Dream dinner companions:
Michael Jordan (my childhood hero) and Warren Buffett to learn how, despite his immense success, he's remained so humble and down to earth."
M&A Finance Senior Associate
Best advice:
Treat others as you would want to be treated.
Hidden talent:
Drumming.
M&A Integration Manager
Best advice:
Question everything, including yourself; but never doubt your resolve.
hidden talent:
I've been called a natural in racing cars, much to my wife's dismay.
M&A Finance Associate
Favorite quote:
"Millions saw the apple fall, but Newton was the one who asked why."
- Bernard Baruch
Hidden talent:
Mental math.
M&A Senior Associate
Best advice:
If you aren't listening, you aren't learning.
Hidden talent:
Making succulent arrangements.
M&A Analyst
Favorite quote:
"Be yourself, everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
hidden talent:
Finding the best gifts for people.
M&A Senior Associate
Best advice:
Take your responsibilities seriously, but not yourself.
My hero:
My parents. I have yet to meet someone display the work ethic they have, while being the most humble and supportive characters in my life. What they were able to accomplish after dropping everything to come to the states from India is inspiration for me every day.
M&A Vice President
Best advice:
Hard work puts you where luck can find you.
Favorite quote:
"Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen." - Michael Jordan
M&A Associate
Favorite quote:
"Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight D. Eisenhower
Hero:
My great aunt, whose unconditional love and support is remembered still today.
VP of HR
Favorite quote:
“The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men and women who can dream of things that never were.”
— John Keats
Dream dinner companions:
Leslie Odom Jr. and Darren Criss so I could pretend we’re all in a musical together.
Chief of Staff
My hero:
My mom. She taught me to be humble, how to lead with my heart, and that right is right even if no one is doing it and wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.
Dream dinner companions:
Michelle Obama because she’s full of intelligence, grit, and humility. J.K. Rowling because her authenticity and imagination are absolute magic (pun intended).
Head of Growth
Responsible for:
Leading performance marketing and enabling the data-driven growth of our companies.
Best advice:
"Just g-g-g-g-g-go for it!"
- my Dad
Favorite quote:
"Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose!"
- Coach Taylor from Friday Night Lights
Dream dinner companions:
The 41 year-old versions of my Dad & my Grandpa.
Head of Talent Acquisition
My hero:
My Grandpa Jim. He fought in World War II, raised nine children, I never once saw him without a coat and tie, and he was an absolute gentleman.
Dream dinner companions:
Adam Jones and Jerry Cantrell. Two of my favorite guitarists of all time.
HR Manager
Favorite quote:
"Vulnerability is not winning or losing. It's having the courage to show up when you can't control the outcome."
- Brené Brown
My hero:
My parents. They've taught me the meaning of hard work, the importance of empathy and the value of respect.
Sr. Associate, Talent Acquisition
Best advice:
The man who asks a question is a fool for a minute, the man who does not ask is a fool for life.
My Hero:
My Mom. She immigrated to the U.S. during the Nicaraguan revolution. She is the epitome of the American dream to me.
Talent Analyst
Favorite quote:
"The past has no power over the present moment."
My Hero:
My dad. He came to the United States from Nicaragua in 1972. He has worked extremely hard to provide for my family.
Office Manager & HR Administrator
Best advice:
Always assume positive intent.
My hero:
My grandmother, Vera. She is the strongest, supportive, and most resilient woman I know.
Chairman & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
The overall direction and success of ASG.
Best advice:
Keep your eye on the ball.
Favorite quote:
“Whether you think you can, or think you can’t… you’re right.”
– Henry Ford
Board Member & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
ASG acquisition activities and serving as an ASG board member.
Hidden talent:
Cheerleading (for my wife’s tennis team).
Favorite quote:
“It is not about making every right decision but about making every decision right…”
– Anonymous
Board Member & Co-Founder
Responsible for:
Serving as an ASG board member.
Favorite quote:
“Don’t mistake activity for achievement.”
– John Wooden
Dream dinner companions:
Kobe Bryant to hear how he stayed motivated over a 20-year career and Ben Franklin to hear all the things he tried before discovering electricity.
Best advice:
No one sits on their death bed wishing they spent more time at the office.
Hidden talent:
Johnny Cash karaoke
President, Radicle Apps & Data
Hidden talent:
I excel at pop culture trivia.
My hero:
Both of my grandmothers. They were highly educated, intelligent, and worked hard to support their families financially in a time when women didn't often work.
CEO, Link2Feed
Best advice:
When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.
Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Chief Strategy Officer, Actabl
Favorite quote:
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." - Winston Churchill
Best advice:
Do what you say you're going to to do, day in and day out — it's the only way to earn the trust and respect of those around you.
CEO, Sierra Interactive
Steven is President & CFO at Traject, ASG's MarTech company.
President & CFO of Traject
Best advice:
Don’t be a robot. Build the robot.
Dream dinner companions:
Michael Jordan because he’s the GOAT (Go Tar Heels!). Karli Kloss due to her wide range of experiences I’d love to learn more about.
President at PLANOLY
Favorite quote:
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
Hidden talent:
Flying helicopters and speaking "aviation!"
In Residence
Hidden Talent:
Snowboarding and personal finance.
My hero:
My mom, a retired electrical engineer who keeps reinventing herself: golfer, painter, dancer, and more.
CEO, Record360, e-Courier & PackageRoute
Best advice:
Always try to work with people who are smarter than you, at every stage of your career!
Hidden Talent:
I'm a surprisingly good baker.
CEO, Foothold Technology
Favorite quote:
“At a certain point we get to decide who it is we allow to influence us.” - Cheryl Strayed
Best advice:
If you want to make the wrong decision, ask everyone.
In Residence
Favorite Quote:
“Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' / We are not now that strength which in old days / Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; / One equal temper of heroic hearts, / Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will / To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.”
- Ulysses, Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Hidden Talent:
I can play ping pong with either of my hands.
CEO, Aplos
Вest advice:
What would you do if you know you would not fail?
My heroes:
All the women in my family are brave, strong, determined, a little stubborn, and the most genuine people you will ever meet.
CEO, Traject
Hidden talent:
Wilderness survival. My wife and I spent two weeks canoeing through the Canadian wilderness, didn't see another person, and caught fresh fish for our meals.
My hero:
My dad. He treats every person the same and makes them feel seen.
CEO, Homebot
Favorite quote:
"To be everywhere is to be nowhere." - Seneca
Hidden talent:
Gift giving.
CEO, EcoInteractive
Hidden talent:
Meat judging (4-H national top 5 in 1986).
Dream dinner companions:
Bill Clinton to learn why he got into politics and what he would change about his past. Maya Angelou to listen to her tell stories about her life and learnings and to enjoy her presence and wisdom.
CEO, Visual Matrix
Favorite quote:
"Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."
– Office Space
Hidden talent:
I make a mean short rib bolognese.
CRO, Actabl
My hero:
My friend Katlin Smith, CEO of Simple Mills. She showed me what it’s like to always give 120%, courageously have tough conversations, and constantly self-improve for the betterment of your company and team.
Dream dinner companions:
Satya Nadella, a decisive leader who preaches and practices empathy, and Jimmy Yang, a hilarious comedian whose authenticity I admire.
In Residence
Best advice:
Listen more than you speak.
Favorite quote:
"The most wasted of days is one without laughter."
- E.E. Cummings
CEO, Trucker Tools
MOST PROUD OF:
Founding a nonprofit that no longer needs me and still continues to this day. Kids I taught are now volunteers in the program, which blows my mind.
HIDDEN TALENT:
Rodeo (barrel racing, specifically).
CEO, KidKare
Favorite Quote:
"Great people do things before they're ready."
- Amy Poehler
Hidden Talent:
I am eerily good at Connect Four.
CEO, Sendible
Dream dinner companions:
Steve Kerr for his insights on building, empowering, and motivating an exceptional team. Marc Marquez for his will to win and some riding tips.
Favorite quote:
"Connect deeply with others. Our humanity is the one thing that we all have in common."
- Melinda Gates
CEO, KCare
Dream Dinner Companions:
Lebron James and Michael Jordan. Just to hear them have the age-old debate of who the greatest of all time is firsthand.
Favorite quote:
"All good things must begin."
- Octavia Butler
CEO, MediMatrix
Best advice:
You can learn something from everyone. Let go of your initial judgments of people and try to understand them. Talk less and listen more.
Favorite quote:
“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” ― Nietzsche
COO, Aplos
Favorite quote:
“Make a decision, then make it right.”
My hero:
My parents are my heroes. They epitomize the entrepreneurial spirit and live life compassionately.
In Residence
Favorite quote:
“You’re paying me to push back.”
Dream dinner companions:
Walter Payton, my favorite football player growing up, and God, to get the answers to SO many questions.
CEO, WorkSpace
Favorite Quote:
"It's easier to hold your principles 100 percent of the time than it is to hold them 98 percent of the time.”
- Clayton Christensen
Hidden talent:
Snowboarding, fly-fishing, and little league coaching.
President & COO, Actabl
Favorite quote:
“Life is like a game of cards. The hand you are dealt is determinism; the way you play it is free will.” – Jawaharlal Nehru
Most proud of:
The family culture I am building with my wife.
COO & CFO, Trucker Tools
Favorite quote:
"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversary." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Most proud of:
The 8th grade students I had the privilege of teaching years ago who went on to become first generation college students. I am simply proud to have been apart of their respective journeys.
CEO, ThinkLP
Favorite quote:
“To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift.”
– Steve Prefontaine
Dream dinner companions:
Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger for the entertainment and words of wisdom.
Group CEO, Radicle Health
Favorite quote:
“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
My hero:
My parents, for their steadfastness and ability to bring life to those around them.
CEO, Actabl
Most proud of:
Temporarily overcoming my deep fear of the open ocean to get myself a scuba diving license!
Best advice:
Don't set goals. Design systems or daily/weekly routines that allow you to achieve your end state.
In Residence
Favorite Quote:
“Most of us aren't defeated in one decisive battle. We are defeated one tiny, seemingly insignificant surrender at a time that chips away at who we should really be.” -Jocko Willink
Best Advice:
I strive to always be looking and moving forward. While we always want to celebrate our wins and learn from our mistakes, “What’s next?!” has allowed me to keep accomplishing the goals I have set for myself.
President & CPO, Vistrue
Bio:
Colin Li is the CFO and CRO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Colin led the acquisition of Headnote and was an integral part of Paradigm's growth and culture. In October 2021, Francisco Partners <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013005438/en/ASG%E2%80%99s-Paradigm-Announces-Strategic-Growth-Investment-from-Francisco-Partners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Bio:
Soumya Nettimi is the CEO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Soumya led Paradigm to become one of the most well-known and trusted practice management software and native payments providers for the legal technology industry. In October 2021, Francisco Partners <a href="https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211013005438/en/ASG%E2%80%99s-Paradigm-Announces-Strategic-Growth-Investment-from-Francisco-Partners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target=_blank">made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Bio:
Beth brought expertise in sales, marketing, and product as well as deep care for people to her leadership as CEO of Exym. While at ASG, Beth built an incredible team, significantly grew sales, and launched Exym’s Virtual Office product, a new telehealth product that met the challenging demands of COVID.
Bio:
Jesse spent his time at ASG building and growing our logistics vertical — first as CEO of Record360 and e-Courier, and then as CRO of Trucker Tools. Jesse brought a deep experience in product development, a knack for navigating the evolving technology landscape, and a track record for hiring and developing PeopleFirst leaders.
Alex Kovacevic is the CEO of ImageQuix. While at ASG, Alex helped lead the ImageQuix, PhotoLynx, and Capturelife businesses through COVID and into their most exciting growth years in company history. He was also a huge culture carrier and driver of the company’s impressive eNPS scores (>70). In October 2022, Charlesbank made a strategic investment in ImageQuix where they are (wisely!) continuing to back Alex as CEO.
During his time as CEO of WorkSpace, Vivek Kartha hired and developed an incredible team, transformed company culture and internal growth processes, and launched the company’s digital payments platform. Vivek has since re-joined Alpine Investors as a CEO in Residence and is focused on finding the next (lucky!) business he’ll step into lead.
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