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

Prior to joining True Equity, Dehdan served as a consultant to Gates Ventures, the private office of Bill Gates. For more than a decade prior, Dehdan served as the deputy director of strategic planning & engagement in the executive office and office of the chief strategy officer at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Earlier in his career, Dehdan held a variety of diverse roles, including serving as a legislative aide in the US House of Representatives, as a budget analyst for the Massachusetts House Ways and Means Committee, and as a consultant or staff member to multiple Presidential campaigns, the White House Office of Scheduling and Advance, and the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, Dehdan worked in the global strategy group at Lehman Brothers, where he helped manage a $42 Million private equity portfolio of 20 fintech holdings, each of which was strategically significant to Lehman’s Global Equities franchise. Dehdan holds an A.B. in government from Harvard College, a Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.) from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and a J.D. from Harvard Law School.

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In 2012 Brad Stadler co-founded True with the mission to disrupt outdated practices in the executive search industry.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.

Prior to joining True Equity, Jon worked as an executive search professional in True Search's go-to-market practice. He also previously worked in marketing and communications for both startups and a major video game publisher. Jon is a recent graduate of the University of California, Berkeley where he was a Division I gymnast.

Isabella is a senior at Cornell University. She is on the pre-med track studying bioethics with a business minor. She is also a member of the varsity field hockey team.

Akhil is a rising senior at Colgate University. He is majoring in Mathematical Economics and is pursuing a career in finance. He is also the two-time captain of the Varsity Men’s Golf team.