Jim Ferry

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Partner at Volition Capital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Jim Ferry is a Partner at Volition Capital, focusing on high-growth, founder-owned companies in the ad tech, internet, and consumer sectors. He has been with the firm since graduating from Providence College in 2014 and has been recognized as a "40 Under 40" growth investor.

Outside of his investment work, Jim is passionate about mentoring the next generation of venture capital professionals, frequently appearing on podcasts to share career advice. He enjoys discussing market trends and brings insights from his background as a former college athlete to his professional life.

An accomplished investor, Jim has worked his way up from an Analyst to a Partner all within the same firm, Volition Capital.

Personality Overview

Observative

Perfectionist

Meticulous

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Growth Equity
Specializes in investing in high-growth, founder-owned, and capital-efficient businesses, and has been at Volition Capital for over a decade.
Ad Tech & Media
Heads investments in the ad tech and media space, with board seats at companies like Aditude and a history with Connatix.
VC Career Mentorship
Appears on podcasts like "Silicon Street" to give practical advice on how to build a career in venture capital and growth equity.

Media Appearances

Venture Capital Vs Growth Equity: Choosing The Right Partner. Featured in Volition Capital

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Streaming Media: Jim Ferry on the State of Media Financing 2023. Featured in Volition Capital

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Volition Capital promotes Ferry to partner. Featured in PE Hub

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Work History

7-2014
Partner at Volition Capital

Education

2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Providence College
2006 - 2010
High School from Cumberland High School

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Exp : 11 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Partner at Volition Capital
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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