How Growth Equity Really Works for Founder-Led Companies
Wed Jan 28 2026
In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Isabelle Tashima, Investor at Volition Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at growth equity investing. Isabelle walks through her path into private equity, what a day in the life of an investor actually looks like, and how Volition partners with founder-led companies that are ready to scale. Together, they unpack what investors look for beyond revenue numbers—team dynamics, capital efficiency, and long-term vision—and how founders can better prepare for growth-stage funding conversations.
💡 Backing Proven Founders with Patient Growth Capital
Volition Capital specializes in growth equity investments in capital-efficient, founder-owned technology and tech-enabled services companies. Rather than pushing premature exits, Volition takes a long-term, flexible approach—helping founders accelerate growth while maintaining control. Isabelle explains how the firm evaluates opportunities, supports portfolio companies post-investment, and differentiates itself by aligning incentives with founders. With a focus on sustainable scaling, disciplined execution, and partnership-driven investing, Volition Capital has become a trusted name for entrepreneurs looking to grow without losing autonomy.
🔗 Learn more about Volition Capital: https://www.volitioncapital.com/
💼 Connect with Volition Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital/
👤 Connect with Isabelle Tashima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tashima-780065135/
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In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Isabelle Tashima, Investor at Volition Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at growth equity investing. Isabelle walks through her path into private equity, what a day in the life of an investor actually looks like, and how Volition partners with founder-led companies that are ready to scale. Together, they unpack what investors look for beyond revenue numbers—team dynamics, capital efficiency, and long-term vision—and how founders can better prepare for growth-stage funding conversations. 💡 Backing Proven Founders with Patient Growth Capital Volition Capital specializes in growth equity investments in capital-efficient, founder-owned technology and tech-enabled services companies. Rather than pushing premature exits, Volition takes a long-term, flexible approach—helping founders accelerate growth while maintaining control. Isabelle explains how the firm evaluates opportunities, supports portfolio companies post-investment, and differentiates itself by aligning incentives with founders. With a focus on sustainable scaling, disciplined execution, and partnership-driven investing, Volition Capital has become a trusted name for entrepreneurs looking to grow without losing autonomy. 🔗 Learn more about Volition Capital: https://www.volitioncapital.com/ 💼 Connect with Volition Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital/ 👤 Connect with Isabelle Tashima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tashima-780065135/ Want to be featured on our Business Ninjas podcast? Go to WeLevel.net and schedule a time with us and we'll make it happen. See the Faces Behind The Voices on our YouTube Channel!