Ann Cardona

Commander
DISC Type : D

Partner Development Team at Peterson Partners

Leland, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Ann Cardona connects entrepreneurs with capital and partnership opportunities on the Partner Development Team at Peterson Partners. A graduate of West Point, she is also the founder of a successful swim school and previously directed a national program at Bunker Labs supporting hundreds of veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs.

Personality Overview

Strong-Willed

Risk-Taker

Impact-Driven

They like to be in a position where they can control the conversation and terms.  They are very proud of what they do. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Veteran Entrepreneurship
As the former Director for the Veterans in Residence Program at Bunker Labs, she supported 472 veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs by providing mentorship and funding opportunities.
Water Safety
As the founder of Little Fishies Swim School, she is deeply passionate about teaching children and adults how to be safe and confident in the water.
Entrepreneurial Support
Her current role at Peterson Partners focuses on connecting entrepreneurs with capital and partnership opportunities, reflecting her core professional mission.

Media Appearances

Ann has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2025
Partner Development Team at Peterson Partners
7-2022
Chief Executive Officer at Little Fishies Swim School
6-2022
Founder, Lead Instructor at Little Fishies Swim School
6-2022
Founder at Little Fishies Swim School
12-2019 - 11-2022
Director, Veterans in Residence Program at Bunker Labs

Education

2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from United States Military Academy at West Point
2010 - 2010
Education details unavailable from Fort Lee, VA

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Exp : 9 Location : Leland, North Carolina, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Partner Development Team at Peterson Partners
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Insights For Selling To Ann

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ann is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ann

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ann move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Ann take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Ann

Personality Compatibility


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