Our People

Mike Anello
Founder

Similar to Sean Connery, has successfully swam from Alcatraz Island.

Gabe Ling
Founder

Spent COVID learning the Grieg Piano Concerto, and performed in a sold out concert with the Aula Symfonia Jakarta in 2022.

Brian Shortsleeve
Founder

Sailed from San Diego to Kuwait (12k mi) in a 1965-era Navy ship without A/C whose max speed was 15 kts.

Rachel Carducci
CFO

Worked security at campus concerts during college to get better seats for shows.

Andrew Pearsons
Value Creation Partner

Chased down and apprehended a thief during an MBA admissions interview.

Kara Hollis
Executive Director

Heroes include Moira Rose, Michael Gary Scott, Liz Lemon, Temperance Brennan, Mary Berry, Karen Walker.

Tom Guilfoile
Principal

Has a shellfishing license and spends free time harvesting clams from Cape Cod.

Lauren Slutsky
Head of Talent

Was publicly condemned at a book club for not liking the chosen book.

Tommy Belton
Vice President

Prior jobs include handyman’s apprentice and au pair in Florence, Italy, despite not speaking any Italian.

Meghan Curtis
VP, Platforms & Strategic M&A

Once sold-out Boston’s infamous Paradise Rock Club as a member of a cover band

Kelly Potvin
VP, Finance and M&A

A collegiate player & avid fan herself, wrote her honor’s thesis on the economic impact of super teams in the NBA…in a whopping 48 hours.

Erik Hoffstadt
Director

Ran a half marathon underwater (on a treadmill, on a submarine)

Adam Breach
Investor

Climbed to the top of snowy Grand Teton in shorts and a sweatshirt.

Joe Kellett
Platforms & Growth strategy

Crazy enough to pursue a career in professional soccer to start my career

Hannah Quartner
Investor

Was a member of an improv comedy troupe in college that performed across the country.

Jackie Doud
Investor

Job Titles include Personal Trainer, Ski Instructor & Sailing Instructor

Dylan Herschfield
Investor

Has been to over 100 concerts (and counting) – highlights include KISS, Def Leppard, Black Sabbath, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Oasis & Creed.

Tyler McKinney
Investor

Was a DJ in high school (for events, not SoundCloud)

Matty McLaughlin
Investor

Grew up shark tooth hunting in Florida and have a collection of thousands of shark teeth

Devanshi Murpana
Investor

Been on the fastest and tallest rollercoasters in the world and always waited extra to snag the first seat!

Olivia Thompson
Investor

Won her age group in her first triathlon… As the only 14-year-old in the race.