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R. Ollie Horne

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Co-Founder & Managing Partner at Ascend Equity Fund
📍 Tampa, Florida, United States

R. Ollie Horne is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Ascend Equity Fund, where he focuses on redefining private equity with a purpose-driven approach. His background includes sales leadership roles as a Managing Director at BGSF and experience with enterprise software. He is a graduate of the University of South Florida.

He is a firm believer that you should have fun at your job and celebrates success, viewing celebratory sales trips as a reward for enjoyable work. He values mentorship, publicly crediting his mentors for being invaluable to his career progression and success.

He achieved "Diamond Club" status in 2021 for being a top producer in his company.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tampa, Florida, United States
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Purpose-Driven Investing
His current venture, Ascend Equity Fund, is explicitly focused on aligning capital with purpose and opportunity, moving beyond traditional private equity models.
Sales Leadership
Previously a Managing Director at BGSF, he was responsible for developing, implementing, and leading successful sales strategies and overseeing enterprise sales teams.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Ascend Equity Fund
2-2022 - 9-2025
Managing Director
BGSF
6-2021 - 2-2022
Senior Client Services Manager
EdgeRock Technology Partners
2-2016 - 2-2022
Client Services Manager
EdgeRock Technology Partners
3-2015 - 2-2016
Business Development Representative
Proforma
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Education
2011 - 2012
Bachelor's Degree
University of South Florida
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