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Jim Ferry

Volition Capital

Jim Ferry is a Partner at Volition Capital and a Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investor, offering expert insights on growth equity, venture capital, and building true partnerships with founders in the tech and consumer sectors.

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Jim Ferry is a Partner at Volition Capital, a Boston-based growth equity firm focused on high-growth, founder-owned businesses. Since joining in 2014, he has been instrumental in investments across ad tech, consolidation platforms, mobile, supply chain & logistics, and marketplaces. Recognized as a Top 40 Under 40 Growth Investor of 2023 by GrowthCap, Jim is known for his hands-on, partnership-driven approach with entrepreneurs. His portfolio includes notable companies like Aditude, Doing Things, Grove Collaborative (NYSE:GROV), and Connatix. He holds a BS in Finance from Providence College, where he graduated as the top business student, and serves on the boards of several portfolio companies, bringing over a decade of experience in growth equity.

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01The Future of Growth Equity and Venture Capital: Key trends and market outlook.

02Investment Philosophy: Why a true partnership model beats a transactional approach.

03Valuation Strategies in High-Growth Markets: How to value a founder-owned business in today's climate.

04The Impact of AI on Investment Decisions: Separating hype from tangible value in emerging tech.

05Building to Scale: Key metrics and models VCs look for in high-growth startups.

06The Investor-Founder Dynamic: Fostering a relationship built for long-term success.

07Navigating Niche Tech Markets: Deep dive into ad tech, marketplaces, and consolidation platforms.

08From Startup to Exit: Crafting and executing a successful exit strategy.

09Sustainable Growth vs. Growth-at-all-Costs: A modern perspective on building enduring companies.

10Optimizing Supply Chains Through Technology: Investment opportunities and innovations.

11The Future of Digital Insurance: Trends and disruptions in the insurtech space.

12Core Market Insights: What's driving growth in the software, internet, and consumer sectors.

13Risk Management for Startups: How investors help founders navigate unique challenges.

14Board Governance Best Practices: The role of an investor on a startup's board.

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Growth Equity Investment StrategiesVenture Capital Market AnalysisTechnology Sector Evaluation (Ad Tech, Marketplaces, SaaS)Entrepreneur-Investor Relationship BuildingValuation Methodologies for High-Growth CompaniesBuilding Scalable Business ModelsPortfolio Company Board GovernanceExit Strategy PlanningMarket Trend Identification in Tech and Consumer SectorsSupply Chain & Logistics InvestmentDigital Transformation InvestmentsHigh-Volume Internet Transactional Businesses

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The Future of Growth Equity and Venture Capital: Key trends and market outlook.Investment Philosophy: Why a true partnership model beats a transactional approach.Valuation Strategies in High-Growth Markets: How to value a founder-owned business in today's climate.The Impact of AI on Investment Decisions: Separating hype from tangible value in emerging tech.Building to Scale: Key metrics and models VCs look for in high-growth startups.The Investor-Founder Dynamic: Fostering a relationship built for long-term success.Navigating Niche Tech Markets: Deep dive into ad tech, marketplaces, and consolidation platforms.From Startup to Exit: Crafting and executing a successful exit strategy.Sustainable Growth vs. Growth-at-all-Costs: A modern perspective on building enduring companies.Optimizing Supply Chains Through Technology: Investment opportunities and innovations.The Future of Digital Insurance: Trends and disruptions in the insurtech space.Core Market Insights: What's driving growth in the software, internet, and consumer sectors.Risk Management for Startups: How investors help founders navigate unique challenges.Board Governance Best Practices: The role of an investor on a startup's board.

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