An extensive background in the VC/Growth Equity investment space.

Hugh has led fund investments in over 100 venture, growth equity, and buyout funds. He served as CIO at Colby College and co-head of venture capital and private equity investments at Kamehameha Schools. Additionally, he has spent ten years in growth equity and small buyout investing at TA Associates and Crescent Private Capital.

In 2012 Brad Stadler co-founded True with the mission to disrupt outdated practices in the executive search industry. Since then, True has become the global leader in efficient, forward-thinking talent management. With more than 20 years' experience working with investment firms and their portfolio companies, Brad helps set and oversee True’s strategic direction; drive innovation and growth initiatives; and ensure the firm is operationally aligned with its short and long term business goals. Prior to founding True, Brad and co-founder Joe Riggione established and built IronHill Partners, a national retained search firm acquired by Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII) in 2008.

Joe Riggione co-founded True with the goal of disrupting an antiquated executive recruitment industry. Joe brings to True 20+ years' experience working with high growth tech companies and the VC and PE firm that back them. As co-CEO Joe helps oversee True’s strategic direction; drive innovation and growth initiative; and ensure operational alignment with short and long term business objectives. Prior to founding True, Joe and co-founder Brad Stadler built IronHill Partners, a national retained search firm acquired by Heidrick & Struggles (NASDAQ: HSII) in 2008.

Akhil is an associate at True Equity, having joined the team in February 2021. His responsibilities include daily top-of-funnel analysis and fund operation management. Additionally, he serves as an associate on the finance team at True Search, where he works on M&A transactions and performs FP&A analyses. Akhil is a graduate of Colgate University, where he was as a Division I golfer.