Providing Innovation a Path to Success
About Us
Founded in January 2017, Vation noticed inefficiency in how innovative companies were reaching end customers. The reality is that yesterday’s models for cooperation and competition were shifting, and the real opportunity was driving better outcomes for the entire ecosystem with tools and services that enable rapid success at scale through innovation. Vation’s platform (VIP) and services encourage collaboration, education and open communication to improve time-to-market and profitability for our members.
Meet the Leadership Team
Dave O'Callaghan
Managing Partner
Focused on building a dynamic firm with the high tech value channel of strategic manufactures, distributers and resellers. Dave is a professor at the University of Denver.
Joe O’Callaghan
Founder & Partner
Focused on delivering an innovative platform across the value chain of high tech. Joe has an MBA focused on Business Intelligence from The University of Denver.
Matthew Friel
Partner
Focused on Vation Consultative Services, Matthew is a fifteen-year strategy consultant having advised hundreds of companies across the technology ecosystem. Matthew is a graduate of Yale University.
Jessica
Stone
Partner
Focused on creating a strong community of Technology Executives across the country. Jessica is a super-connector who holds an MBA focused in Customer Experience Management from the University of Denver.
