Leadership Team

Sam Sawhook

Sam started his financial career auditing the SEC, Department of Defense, and Treasury as a financial auditor with the Government Accountability Office. During the height of the pandemic, Sam helped Charles Schwab perform conversions of their bank charters and audit their trust companies. He was hired as a financial management consultant by the four-star Army Futures Command and the $30 billion Army Working Capital Fund to remediate key audit issues and was one of the first to leverage AI to identify high-risk transactions. He co-founded the venture studio, nth Venture, which launched five successful - and many more unsuccessful - companies in under two years, all >90% employee-owned.

He lives with his wife and two dogs in his hometown: Corpus Christi, TX.

Jillian Palash

Jillian spent nearly 15 years supporting financial service firms and public companies via corporate communications and public relations, working with many Fortune 50 companies and global brands both in top-ranked agencies and in-house. In the ultimate COVID pivot, she decided to realize her dream of entrepreneurship and take her love of writing, messaging strategy and business to support as the first Chief of Staff for nth Venture. Having lived and worked in some of the most dynamic cities in the world, including Boston, New York and Tokyo, Jillian brings a diverse, global perspective and has seen what can be realized when you embrace the unknown.

When she’s not writing or crunching scenarios in her head, she’s chasing her husband, two kids and two dogs across Charlotte, NC.

  • Andrew Typrin

    ADVISOR

    Andrew’s fintech background stems both from his own unicorn payments infrastructure startup and leading some of the worlds largest and most demanding digital product projects at Amazon, Citi, and Chase.

  • Neil Wolfson

    DIRECTOR

    Prior to serving as the President and CIO for a billion-dollar family office, Neil was the CIO and President of Wilmington Trust Investment Management, managing over $40 billion. He also served as the National Partner in Charge of KPMG’s Investment Consulting Practice, representing over $100 billion in assets.

  • Doug Karr

    DIRECTOR

    Doug conducted one of the fastest IPOs on record and has lead groundbreaking innovation in telemedicine. He is an avid sportsman and longtime supporter of US Swimming. He now spends a considerable amount of time leading and supporting non-profits.

  • Liz Porter

    ADVISOR

    Liz Porter is a C-suite executive with 20+ years of transformation and leadership experience across Wall Street and asset management. Prior to serving as the COO and Director of ESG for a $26 billion dollar asset manager, she was the COO of RBC Fixed Income & Currencies and, served as the CAO America for Citi's Prime Finance division.

  • Dan Lee

    ADVISOR

    Dan Lee is a turnaround leader and former C-suite bank executive with Chief Credit Officer, Chief Risk Officer, and Chief Operations Officer experience. His is passionate about the venture and startup ecosystem, Dan advises and mentors founders and participates in several accelerators and angel networks.

  • John Goldenberg

    ADVISOR

    John is recovering attorney and prolific investor. He is a founder and portfolio manager with over 25 years of experience in investment management, research, legal, boardroom, and advisory board expertise.

  • Vinnie Morgan

    ADVISOR

    Vinnie is a serial tech entrepreneur responsible for creating, scaling, and successfully exiting fast-growth B2B and DTC companies. When he’s not tanning on the beach he’s working on the next big thing.

  • Richard Goldstein

    ASSOCIATE

    Richard recently graduated with his MSF from Georgetown. He gained a background in venture capital working with nth Venture as an investor relations associate. He’s known to work in Boston, relax in Florida, and serve clients wherever they are.