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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
CEO
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.
President
Responsible for:
Working cross-functionally across the ASG team and acting as a board lead for our companies with a focus on accelerating growth.
Best advice:
You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Hidden talent:
Doing the moonwalk.
CTO
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.
COO
Responsible for:
Overseeing the full lifecycle of our people operations — from Talent and HR to comms and community programming — for ASG and our operators.
Most proud of:
My two little girls who are full of spunk, sparkle, and sunshine.
Hidden Talent:
Memorizing song lyrics. Especially Taylor Swift.
Chief GTM Officer
Responsible for:
Christina brings deep operator experience and empathy to leading our growing Go to Market function.
Вest advice:
What would you do if you knew 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.
CFO
Responsible for:
Building a world-class finance and accounting team and overseeing the financial strategy and operations of ASG.
Proudest of:
Our shining daughter, who brings us so much happiness between the sleepless nights!
Best advice:
People may forget what you say, but they'll always remember how you made them feel.
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.
DevOps Architect
Most proud of:
Building a meaningful life full of people I love.
Favorite quote:
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
VP of Product
Best advice:
Smile. You’ll be happier for it.
Hidden talent:
4-time jelly bean counting champion.
Chief Data Officer
Best advice:
Saying YES more than NO, when looking at opportunities, adventures, and life.
Favorite quote:
"Every moment is moment for change." - Author Unknown
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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 Financial Planning & Analysis
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.
Senior Accounting Manager
Best advice:
When life happens, be open to changing the course.
Hidden talent:
Baking cookies.
Corporate Finance Manager
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.
Director of Communications
Favorite quote:
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton
Hidden talent:
Coffee roasting.
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.
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.
People Operations Specialist
Favorite quote:
“If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then it wasn't wasted time” - John Lennon
Hidden talent:
My palate! I love guessing the secret ingredients in a dish.
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.
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.
Head of GTM Recruiting
Favorite quote:
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
Hidden talent:
Obscure movie trivia.
Talent Associate
Dream Dinner Companions:
Madame Clicquot, because she was a business woman who was ahead of her time, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because it would be fascinating to learn more about her life.
Hidden talent:
Juggling.
Director of Revenue Operations
Best Advice:
"Wake up with determination. Go to sleep with satisfaction."
Hidden Talent:
Baking
Growth & Strategy Analyst
Favorite quote:
"Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
Hero:
My grandfather. He immigrated to the U.S. from India in his mid-40s, restarting his life from scratch while supporting a family of 6.
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.
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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 and Co-President, Radicle Health
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
Chairman, Sendible
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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CRO, Actabl
Favorite quote:
"Excuse me, I think you have my stapler."
– Office Space
Hidden talent:
I make a mean short rib bolognese.
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CEO of PLANOLY
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 and Co-President, Radicle Health
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).
CEO of GatherUp & Grade.Us
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.
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.
COO, Aplos & CRO, Keela
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
CEO, AirDNA
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 & COO, Radicle Health
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.
COO of 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.
CEO of Traject Data
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.
COO of ASG's Intelligence Vertical
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.
CEO of Loomly
Best Advice:
Visualize it. Speak it. Write it down. Work on it.
Favorite Quote:
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
CRO of ASG's Vet Tech Vertical
Hero:
My brother, Adam. He took me under his wing when I was a teenager. Being seven years older afforded him a small glimpse of life ahead, and he selflessly put my interests ahead of his own. Adam showed me what it meant to be a genuine person and empower others.
Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform, you still end up a 'sugar cookie.'" - William H. McRaven
VP Enterprise Growth, Homebot
Favorite Quote:
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear
Hidden Talent:
Pottery wheel throwing.
CEO, E-Courier & PackageRoute
Favorite Quote:
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."
Hidden Talent:
Storytelling
In Residence
Favorite quote:
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
Dream dinner companions:
Friday: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & John Oliver
Saturday: Lin Manuel Miranda
Sunday: Old friends
CEO, Ethisphere
Best advice:
In adversity there is opportunity.
Favorite quote:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King
COO, Ethisphere
Best advice:
The most important thing you can do early in your career is surround yourself with smart people and mentors you can learn from.
Favorite quote:
“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
VP Marketing & Customer Experience, AirDNA
Best advice:
Discomfort begets growth; when you feel uncomfortable, you're in the right place.
Dream dinner companions:
Abe Lincoln, Steve Jobs, Kobe Bryant, Larry David
VP of Operations, Trucker Tools
Best Advice:
Stay curious.
Proudest of:
My family and our commitment to staying connected no matter what.
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Bio:
Colin Li is the CFO and CRO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Colin built and scaled Paradigm's exceptional sales and marketing engine from the ground up. He oversaw the acquisition of Headnote and helped Paradigm become the first law practice management software company to bring embedded payments in-house. In October 2021, <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">Francisco Partners made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Jessie Yu is the CEO of EcoInteractive. Part of Alpine Investor's CIT program, she was brought in to lead the company at acquisition. Over the course of 6+ years with ASG, she built a complete management team for the company, and with that team embarked on a major technology refresh that fully modernized the entire tech stack while significantly expanding the suite of product features to serve new customer profiles. In 2024, she led the company’s exit to mdf commerce.
BIO:
Tyler Hoffman held positions as CEO of Foothold and Group CEO of Radicle Health. During his time at Foothold and Radicle, Tyler oversaw 8 additional acquisitions, leading the team through an incredible period of growth while fostering an engaged and passionate team culture. In 2023, we 'retired' Tyler's ASG & Radicle jersey as he prepared for his next career chapter leading a soon-to-be-launched platform at Alpine Investors. Read more in our interview with Tyler.
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.
BIO:
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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Abby Chao is the CEO of Record360, a position she's held since 2021. During much of her CEO tenure at the company she was also CEO of e-Courier and PackageRoute before handing off those duties to Lauren King in the fall of 2023. Abby excelled at driving value at the business through every possible lever including talent, sales execution, pricing and packaging, product, and customer success. Additionally, she built and led an incredible team and culture resulting in eNPS scores consistently above 70. In February of 2024, she led the exit of Record360 to Point of Rental.
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.
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BIO:
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.
CEO
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.
President
Responsible for:
Working cross-functionally across the ASG team and acting as a board lead for our companies with a focus on accelerating growth.
Best advice:
You will miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
Hidden talent:
Doing the moonwalk.
COO
Responsible for:
Overseeing the full lifecycle of our people operations — from Talent and HR to comms and community programming — for ASG and our operators.
Most proud of:
My two little girls who are full of spunk, sparkle, and sunshine.
Hidden Talent:
Memorizing song lyrics. Especially Taylor Swift.
CTO
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.
CFO
Responsible for:
Building a world-class finance and accounting team and overseeing the financial strategy and operations of ASG.
Proudest of:
Our shining daughter, who brings us so much happiness between the sleepless nights!
Best advice:
People may forget what you say, but they'll always remember how you made them feel.
Chief GTM Officer
Responsible for:
Christina brings deep operator experience and empathy to leading our growing Go to Market function.
Вest advice:
What would you do if you knew 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.
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.
DevOps Architect
Most proud of:
Building a meaningful life full of people I love.
Favorite quote:
"The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place." -George Bernard Shaw
VP of Product
Best advice:
Smile. You’ll be happier for it.
Hidden talent:
4-time jelly bean counting champion.
Chief Data Officer
Best advice:
Saying YES more than NO, when looking at opportunities, adventures, and life.
Favorite quote:
"Every moment is moment for change." - Author Unknown
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 Financial Planning & Analysis
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.
Senior Accounting Manager
Best advice:
When life happens, be open to changing the course.
Hidden talent:
Baking cookies.
Corporate Finance Manager
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.
Director of Communications
Favorite quote:
“Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.” - Dolly Parton
Hidden talent:
Coffee roasting.
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.
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.
People Operations Specialist
Favorite quote:
“If you enjoyed the time you wasted, then it wasn't wasted time” - John Lennon
Hidden talent:
My palate! I love guessing the secret ingredients in a dish.
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.
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.
Head of GTM Recruiting
Favorite quote:
"You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough."
Hidden talent:
Obscure movie trivia.
Talent Associate
Dream Dinner Companions:
Madame Clicquot, because she was a business woman who was ahead of her time, and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, because it would be fascinating to learn more about her life.
Hidden talent:
Juggling.
Director of Revenue Operations
Best Advice:
"Wake up with determination. Go to sleep with satisfaction."
Hidden Talent:
Baking
Growth & Strategy Analyst
Favorite quote:
"Either you run the day, or the day runs you.”
Hero:
My grandfather. He immigrated to the U.S. from India in his mid-40s, restarting his life from scratch while supporting a family of 6.
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 & COO, Radicle Health
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
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.
COO of PLANOLY
Favorite quote:
"Life begins at the end of your comfort zone."
Hidden talent:
Flying helicopters and speaking "aviation!"
CEO of Traject Data
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 and Co-President, Radicle Health
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
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
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
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 of PLANOLY
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 and Co-President, Radicle Health
Best advice:
Life quote from my Mom: "Say yes to invitations. You never know who you'll meet."
Favorite quote:
The grass is greener where you water it.
CFO, Actabl
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
Favorite quote:
"Be yourself; everyone else is already taken."
- Oscar Wilde
Dream dinner companions:
Friday: Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & John Oliver
Saturday: Lin Manuel Miranda
Sunday: Old friends
In Residence
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 & CRO, Keela
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.
CEO of GatherUp & Grade.Us
Best Advice:
Visualize it. Speak it. Write it down. Work on it.
Favorite Quote:
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
CEO of Loomly
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.
Chairman, Sendible
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.
CEO, AirDNA
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:
“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.
COO of ASG's Intelligence Vertical
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
Favorite Quote:
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right."
Hidden Talent:
Storytelling
CEO, E-Courier & PackageRoute
Hero:
My brother, Adam. He took me under his wing when I was a teenager. Being seven years older afforded him a small glimpse of life ahead, and he selflessly put my interests ahead of his own. Adam showed me what it meant to be a genuine person and empower others.
Favorite Quote:
"Sometimes no matter how well you prepare or how well you perform, you still end up a 'sugar cookie.'" - William H. McRaven
CRO of ASG's Vet Tech Vertical
Favorite Quote:
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." -James Clear
Hidden Talent:
Pottery wheel throwing.
VP Enterprise Growth, Homebot
Best advice:
In adversity there is opportunity.
Favorite quote:
"The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice." - Martin Luther King
CEO, Ethisphere
Best Advice:
Stay curious.
Proudest of:
My family and our commitment to staying connected no matter what.
VP of Operations, Trucker Tools
Best advice:
The most important thing you can do early in your career is surround yourself with smart people and mentors you can learn from.
Favorite quote:
“A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” - Eleanor Roosevelt
COO, Ethisphere
Bio:
Colin Li is the CFO and CRO of Paradigm. While at ASG, Colin built and scaled Paradigm's exceptional sales and marketing engine from the ground up. He oversaw the acquisition of Headnote and helped Paradigm become the first law practice management software company to bring embedded payments in-house. In October 2021, <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">Francisco Partners made a strategic growth investment</a> in Paradigm.
Jessie Yu is the CEO of EcoInteractive. Part of Alpine Investor's CIT program, she was brought in to lead the company at acquisition. Over the course of 6+ years with ASG, she built a complete management team for the company, and with that team embarked on a major technology refresh that fully modernized the entire tech stack while significantly expanding the suite of product features to serve new customer profiles. In 2024, she led the company’s exit to mdf commerce.
BIO:
Tyler Hoffman held positions as CEO of Foothold and Group CEO of Radicle Health. During his time at Foothold and Radicle, Tyler oversaw 8 additional acquisitions, leading the team through an incredible period of growth while fostering an engaged and passionate team culture. In 2023, we 'retired' Tyler's ASG & Radicle jersey as he prepared for his next career chapter leading a soon-to-be-launched platform at Alpine Investors. Read more in our interview with Tyler.
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.
BIO:
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.
Abby Chao is the CEO of Record360, a position she's held since 2021. During much of her CEO tenure at the company she was also CEO of e-Courier and PackageRoute before handing off those duties to Lauren King in the fall of 2023. Abby excelled at driving value at the business through every possible lever including talent, sales execution, pricing and packaging, product, and customer success. Additionally, she built and led an incredible team and culture resulting in eNPS scores consistently above 70. In February of 2024, she led the exit of Record360 to Point of Rental.
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.
BIO:
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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