We reshape the way you innovate.

At Vation Ventures, we understand that organizations continually seek an edge over their competitors while adapting to rapid changes in today’s fast-paced world. That's where our expertise in cutting-edge technologies and trends comes into play, helping your company excel in the ever-evolving landscape of emerging technologies. 

Our mission is to empower innovative businesses by providing them with the necessary tools, insights, and support to fuel their growth journey and maintain a competitive advantage. The ecosystem we have cultivated and the solutions we deliver empower Fortune 500 companies, venture capital firms, startups, channel partners, OEMs, and end-users worldwide, enabling them to invest in novel ideas, enhance their operations, and boost performance. 

We take pride in assisting visionary leaders in revolutionizing their innovation strategies, offering access to a unique combination of powerful tools, technologies, and a dynamic ecosystem unlike any other in the market. Our comprehensive suite of services includes a research platform that facilitates rapid sourcing of leading technologies, a research department that provides unparalleled insights, custom-tailored innovation, and go-to-market consulting services, and an extensive global network of CXOs, VCs, and entrepreneurs. 

When you collaborate with Vation Ventures, you gain an extension of your team as an ally on your journey toward success. Together, we can help your organization reap the rewards of innovation, outpace the competition, and emerge as a trailblazer in your industry.

Our Partners

Joe O'Callaghan

Joe O'Callaghan

Managing Partner & Co-Founder

Joe has over twelve years working with large enterprise clients supplying technical needs and advising on business solutions leveraging technology. Joe has extensive experience working with Fortune 500 companies including, DaVita, CenturyLink, American Express, Comcast, Charter Communications, and Optum.

Dave O'Callaghan

Dave O'Callaghan

Partner & Co-Founder

Dave has spent thirty-nine years as a senior executive in large tech corporations and seven years consulting to large corporations, including, Hitachi, Cisco, and VMWare. Dave is also a professor at the University of Denver.

Jordan Loyd

Jordan Loyd

Partner

Jordan brings together experience in product management, marketing, operational strategy, business intelligence, and a background in GTM consulting for startups. Emphasizing enablement and operations, he works with clients to achieve their growth goals with insights, strategic solutions, and streamlined processes.

Troy Cogburn

Troy Cogburn

Director of Vation Intelligence

Troy Cogburn has an extensive background in Venture Capital, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Data Intelligence, and DevOps. He is currently the Director of Vation Intelligence at Vation Ventures, where he focuses on supporting organizations to help them identify disruptive technologies, keeping them at the forefront of innovation. Previously he was a senior innovation and research analyst at Trace3.