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On the most recent episode of Scaling Success, Wayfair CEO, Niraj Shah, shares insights and unique perspectives on a range of subjects. In the clip below, Niraj discusses how his job has evolved from the early days of founding and bootstrapping Wayfair to now leading the company as a publicly traded entity.

As part of our Investor Roundtable, we asked Volition Capital Vice President, Kyle Howard-Johnson, "What sectors or areas currently excite you from an investment perspective? Where do you think the best opportunities currently lie?" Here was his answer: "There are currently two areas that jump out to me in terms of which industries I am most excited about: Data Infrastructure & Vertical SaaS. From a Data Infrastructure perspective, as we enter this new world of AI-enablement, data has emerged as one of the key inputs and differentiators when training the underlying models. In order for models to function properly, they need to incorporate the necessary data, which requires companies have access to their data in a consumable format. Establishing a common data model that spans applications and systems used by enterprises will allow for the necessary context to unlock effective AI use cases. I am specifically intrigued by companies not only helping others build and deploy this infrastructure but also those actively leveraging them with valuable underlying data assets. Building off of the first point, Vertical SaaS companies have highly relevant, industry-specific data that creates a barrier to entry and unlocks AI capabilities for end customers/consumers. I’m interested in Vertical Saas companies that have been collecting market-specific data for years and are looking to leverage this to extract insights from the data and create value for end-users." Link to read the entire Investor Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/e3zxenFh

On the most recent episode of Scaling Success, Wayfair CEO, Niraj Shah, shares insights and unique perspectives on a range of subjects. In the clip below, Niraj discusses how his job has evolved from the early days of founding and bootstrapping Wayfair to now leading the company as a publicly traded entity.

Last week, Aditude CEO, Jared Siegal, was put in The Hot Seat in a conversation with Chess.com's VP of Digital Ad Sales, Elizabeth Wood! On the webinar, Jared shared his thoughts on 10 important questions including what publishers can do in Q3 to be successful in Q4, how Aditude plans on maintaining high-level customer support for their publishers as they continue to grow, and so much more! Check out the full recording in the post below.

Niraj Shah, Wayfair’s CEO and Co-founder, recently sat down with Volition Capital’s Sean Cantwell in a new episode of the Scaling Success podcast! In the episode, Niraj and Sean discuss Niraj’s journey with entrepreneurship, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, what’s next for Wayfair and more. "If there is something that you're passionate about and you're willing to give it your all, there is nothing more exciting than pursuing that," said Niraj about finding the career that's right for you, which for him is entrepreneurship. Be sure to check out the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e-8Z6fQd

We are excited to share a new episode of the Scaling Success podcast featuring a conversation with Niraj Shah, CEO of Wayfair. In the podcast, Volition Capital Managing Partner, Sean Cantwell, and Niraj Shah discuss a variety of topics including Niraj's entrepreneurial journey, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, the future of Wayfair, and so much more! Make sure to check out the podcast below: https://lnkd.in/e7pspa8P

Last week, hackajob launched "hackajob intelligence," a transformative way for companies to source and hire top tech talent! Check out footage of the new product below and the registration link to sign up for a webinar unveiling the product with CEO Mark Chaffey, CTO Vlad-George Iacob, and COO Pete Bulley!

As part of our Investor Roundtable, we asked Volition Capital Principal, Steve Achatz, "What sectors or areas currently excite you from an investment perspective? Where do you think the best opportunities currently lie?" Here was his answer: "We remain really excited about consumer internet opportunities despite the uncertain macro conditions. The private investment community as whole tends to stop investing in consumer categories when there’s economic uncertainty which seems like an overreaction and creates opportunity for those willing to lean in. While some categories are certainly more discretionary and there’s perhaps a higher bar to success without the pandemic-era consumer spend tailwinds, there are still excellent companies out there. If anything, the environment helps flush out the highest quality companies by removing the excess funding that can muddy the waters around unit economics and paid customer acquisition (sometimes for entire categories). The highest quality companies, who have been able to grow even with capital constraints, will be hitting their stride. Finally, the same generational consumer preference shifts that have fueled the emergence of so many new brands and companies over the last decade will continue through economic cycles." Link to read the entire Investor Roundtable: https://lnkd.in/e3zxenFh

We are excited to share a new episode of the Scaling Success podcast featuring a conversation with Niraj Shah, CEO of Wayfair. In the podcast, Volition Capital Managing Partner, Sean Cantwell, and Niraj Shah discuss a variety of topics including Niraj's entrepreneurial journey, advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, the future of Wayfair, and so much more! Make sure to check out the podcast below: https://lnkd.in/e7pspa8P

Volition Capital Portfolio Job Post 7/1-7/15: There are so many exciting opportunities at Volition Capital portfolio companies, and they look to hire the best talent to grow and scale. Check out these exciting opportunities with Volition Capital portfolio companies and make sure to share with anyone you think could be a great fit: 1. ButterflyMX®- Sr. Full Stack Engineer ButterflyMX is looking for a Sr. Full Stack Engineer to join their stellar team that focuses on building world class products for the built world. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to help design, build, and eveolve the APIs and services that power their products. Additionally, you will be tasked with leading large-scale projects from ideation to launch with a customer-first mindset. Link: https://lnkd.in/eF2tKvRU 2. Rounds- Head of Product Rounds is seeking a highly experienced senior product manager to lead the company’s product development efforts in building its core technology. As the Head of Product, you will be at the forefront of our innovative efforts, reporting directly to the CTO. The role requires strong technical understanding and strategic thinking. This will include hiring and managing a team of product managers. Link: https://lnkd.in/e2Maw4mZ 3. Securonix - Sr. Manager, Field Marketing Securonix is seeking a talented, experienced, and data-driven Field Marketer to join their marketing team in North America. In this role, you’ll oversee the success of marketing initiatives for a particular region using a variety of marketing tactics including account-based programs, executive conferences, digital, and targeted field and channel events. This person will work closely with regional sales leaders within their regions and will ensure marketing aligns and contributes pipeline growth. Link: https://lnkd.in/eJkVQu8A Do you want to explore additional opprotunities? Make sure to check out the link below: Link: https://lnkd.in/edK84dsi