Oliver co-founded Monogram in 2014. He is responsible for originating new investment opportunities, diligencing and structuring potential investments, and working alongside our partner companies. Additionally, Oliver helps oversee the strategy and management of the firm.

Prior to Monogram, Oliver was with Leonard Green & Partners, a leading private equity firm, where he focused on investing in and supporting consumer and retail companies, including Union Square Hospitality Group / Shake Shack, Savers, Activision Blizzard, Animal Health International, DSW, and 99 Cents Only Stores.

Previously Oliver was a generalist in the private equity practice of Bain Capital, a leading alternative asset management firm. He began his career at Bain & Company, where he assisted private equity firms with acquisition due diligence and advised corporate clients.

Oliver earned a B.A. in political science from Brown University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Jared co-founded Monogram in 2014. He is responsible for originating new investment opportunities, diligence and structuring potential investments, and working alongside our partner companies. Additionally, Jared helps oversee the strategy and management of the firm.

Prior to Monogram, Jared was with Golden Gate Capital, a leading private equity firm, where he was a member of the firm’s consumer and retail team and led investments in and supported six market-leading retailers. Jared previously worked at Huntsman Gay Global Capital, a $1+ billion debut fund.

Prior to HGGC, Jared was a generalist in the private equity practice of Bain Capital, a leading alternative asset management firm. He began his career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, working in the firm’s consumer / retail and technology industry groups.

Jared earned a B.A. in economics from Duke University (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa) and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Ryan joined Monogram in 2019. He evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Ryan was with KarpReilly, a consumer growth equity firm.  He began his career in investment banking at Guggenheim Securities, where he was in the firm’s consumer and retail investment banking group.

Ryan earned a B.A. in Economics from Cornell University.

Kristina joined Monogram in 2021. She evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Kristina was with Berkshire Partners, a leading private investment firm, where she was a member of the private equity team and focused on investing in and supporting companies including Kendra Scott and Opening Ceremony.

She began her career in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where she was in the firm’s consumer and retail leveraged finance practice.

Kristina earned a B.A. in Economics and Psychology from Dartmouth College (summa cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa) and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

Caroline joined Monogram in 2020. She evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Caroline worked in investment banking at Financo, where she focused on the consumer and retail sector.

Caroline earned a B.A. in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Claremont McKenna College.

Mike joined Monogram in 2019. He evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Mike was with Castanea Partners, a consumer growth equity firm.  He began his career in investment banking at Nomura Securities in their M&A group.

Mike earned a B.S. from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Julia joined Monogram in 2022. She evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Julia worked in investment banking at Wells Fargo within the firm’s Consumer & Retail group.

Julia earned a B.B.A. in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.

Sammy joined Monogram in 2024. He evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Sammy worked in investment banking at Financo | Raymond James, where he focused on the consumer and retail sector.

Sammy earned a B.A. in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Clarissa joined Monogram in 2024. She evaluates, executes, and supports investments across various consumer and retail verticals.

Prior to joining Monogram, Clarissa worked at General Atlantic, a leading growth equity firm, where she was a member of the Consumer team.

Clarissa attended Stanford University, where she studied International Relations and Economics.

Jill joined Monogram as an outsourced CFO in July 2024. Jill is a not an employee or an affiliate of Monogram, but an employee of a third-party providing full-time CFO services to Monogram.

Bringing over 15 years of experience in private equity finance, accounting, and operations, Jill’s career in VC began in 2008 at Rustic Canyon Partners, where she developed a solid foundation in fund accounting and operations. Her expertise was further honed during her tenure as Controller at Alpha Edison, a firm she joined at its inception and where she contributed significantly to its growth and financial stability.

Prior to joining Monogram, Jill served as the Lead Fund Controller at 500 Global, where she played a pivotal role in transforming fund administration and financial reporting.

Jill holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her strong analytical skills and deep industry knowledge position her as a key leader in Monogram’s financial operations and strategic planning.

Chanti joined Monogram in 2023. She supports the team with scheduling, corporate communications, events, and office management.

Prior to joining Monogram, Chanti worked in Financial Services at UBS within the firm’s Private Wealth Management Group as an Executive Assistant to two Market Directors. She began her career as an Associate Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual.

Chanti attended Eastern Illinois University where she majored in Corporate Communications.

Holly joined Monogram in 2023. She supports the team with scheduling, corporate communications, events, and office management.

Prior to joining Monogram, Holly worked as a Senior Executive Assistant to CEOs and founders in the areas of health and wellness, private equity, entertainment, technology, and beverage manufacturing. She began her career as an Executive Assistant in 2005 at Hyatt.

Holly earned a B.A. in Political Science from Kenyon College and a J.D. at Loyola University Chicago School of Law.

Michael joined Monogram in 2018.  He advises Monogram on food and beverage brands and takes an active role with portfolio companies in those sectors.

Michael is a 20-year veteran in the food industry, holding senior executive roles in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.  He spent 17 years with the Kellogg Company, progressing through various Marketing and Innovation leadership roles.

A member of the Global Leadership Team, Michael was President, Kellogg’s Frozen Foods, which has such iconic brands as Eggo, Morningstar Farms, Gardenburger, and Kashi.  He then became President of Morning Foods, with responsibilities for the U.S. Cereal, Pop-Tarts, and Kashi businesses.

Most recently, Michael served as President, Boulder Brands, following the acquisition by Pinnacle Foods.  With a passion for food, health, and wellness, Michael currently runs his own advisory firm, Georgian Group LLC.

Tiffany joined Monogram in 2017.  She advises Monogram on beauty, personal care, and luxury brands and takes an active role with portfolio companies in those sectors.

Tiffany embarked on a career in business development as a founding team member with the notable fashion line The Row.  As director of operations, and vice president of PR, marketing and brand management, TIffany’s sophisticated touch propelled the Company’s growth into a global luxury brand.  She parlayed her tenure at The Row into becoming a Brand President and Co-Founder of the beauty platform Violet Grey, where she was dedicated to constructing a blueprint that led to the Company’s rise within the industry.  Tiffany’s luxury consumer-focused expertise and predilection for exceptional brand management is what continues to make her a valuable and integral force in a company’s growth strategy.

Tiffany earned a B.A. in Politics from New York University.

Christina joined Monogram in 2017.  She advises Monogram on beauty, personal care, and luxury brands and takes an active role with portfolio companies in those sectors.

Christina is an established beauty industry expert with over a decade’s worth of experience.  Her editorial career spans across Vogue, W Magazine, and New York Magazine’s The Cut, where she was recruited to helm the site’s first ever beauty section for the blog’s highly publicized relaunch in 2012.  Her well-tracked career in beauty editorial eventually positioned her on the founding team for Violet Grey, a beauty-focused content and commerce company in Los Angeles.  There, she oversaw content strategy and was dedicated to identifying the best in beauty – from products to experts – for the luxury beauty platform.

Today, Christina continues to nurture her industry relationships and widen her knowledge of products and brands in the ever-changing beauty landscape, while still exercising her knack for brand marketing, content creation, and beauty product ideation / development.

Christina earned a B.A. in Journalism from New York University.

Greg joined Monogram in 2023. He advises Monogram on Food & Beverage brands and takes an active role with portfolio companies in those sectors.

Greg is a 20-year veteran in the food and beverage industry, holding senior executive roles in the United States. He spent 9 years with General Mills, 8 years with Snyder’s-Lance, Inc, 3 years with HEB and 4 years with Green Thumb Industries (GTI).

Greg currently serves as COO for Nobell Foods. Greg earned a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio University.

Gabe joined Monogram in 2023. He advises Monogram on 4-wall and Automative brands and takes an active role with portfolio companies in those sectors.

Gabe is an established transformation operations and executive leader with over two decades worth of experience. Gabe is deeply experienced as it relates to franchising businesses and opportunities. Gabe started his career as a Corporate Group Controller at United Parcel Service, before starting as a VP of Finance at Alibris, Inc. Gabe served as COO / CFO, and later President, of 1 800 Radiator & A/C. Today, Gabe serves as EVP and President of Car Wash North America of Driven Brands, Inc.

Gabe earned a B.A. in Economics from UC San Diego.