Neil Callahan
InvestorFounder & Managing Partner at Pilot Growth Equity
New York City
Writes $250K – $100M checks · typically $10M
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Jennifer ZimmermanunlockedNeil: together at Young & Rubicam / Wunderman (1999–2000)
Neil: together at r4 Technologies
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About
Neil Callahan is a Founder and Managing Partner at Pilot Growth Equity, based in New York City, with over 25 years of technology investing and operating experience. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of the CRM software company Sitaro LTD, which was acquired by CoActive Marketing Group, where he later held executive roles leading M&A and business development. Earlier in his career he worked at Young & Rubicam/Wunderman and began at Andersen Consulting as a software developer and engagement manager; he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago.
Invests in
Enterprise SoftwareSaaS
Experience
- Pilot Growth EquityFounder and Managing Partnercurrent2009 — presentGreater New York City Area
- TailwindBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentOklahoma City Metropolitan Area
- Webgility, Inc.Board Membercurrent2022 — presentCalifornia, United States
- PertheraChairman, Board of Directorscurrent2016 — presentBoston, Massachusetts, United States
- r4 TechnologiesBoard Member2018 — 2026Ridgefield, Connecticut
- KevelBoard Observer2022 — 2024Durham, North Carolina, United States
- CB InsightsBoard Member2015 — 2024Greater New York City Area
- VelocidiBoard Member2016 — 2022Greater New York City Area
- BizzaboBoard Member2017 — 2020Greater New York City Area
- Dentsu Aegis NetworkPresident - Digital, Executive Vice President Corporate Development2007 — 2009Greater New York City Area
- The Sitaro GroupFounder & CEO2000 — 2006Greater New York City Area
- Young & Rubicam / WundermanVice President of Marketing Technology & Strategy1999 — 2000Greater New York City Area
- AccentureEngagement Manager - Software Engineer1993 — 1999Greater Chicago Area, Greater New York Area, Toronto Ontario
- University of ChicagoManager - Software Engineer1992 — 1993Greater Chicago Area
Skills & more
Strategy59Management16Business Strategy41Technology Planning1Global Business Development5Customer RelationsGrowth Capital9Strategic Partnerships51Entrepreneur1Mergers3Entrepreneurship33Customer Service3
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Business DevelopmentProduct ManagementDue DiligenceTelecommunicationsMarketingMergers & AcquisitionsInvestmentsDigital MarketingMarketing StrategyCRMLanguages Basic Spanish
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Investments
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Colleagues at Pilot Growth Equity
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John O'Brien
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Jonathan Sherry
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Julianna Smoot
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Justin Mashaal
Analyst at Union Square Advisors LLC
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Neil Callahan?
- Neil Callahan is a Founder and Managing Partner at Pilot Growth Equity, based in New York City, with over 25 years of technology investing and operating experience. He previously co-founded and served as CEO of the CRM software company Sitaro LTD, which was acquired by CoActive Marketing Group, where he later held executive roles leading M&A and business development. Earlier in his career he worked at Young & Rubicam/Wunderman and began at Andersen Consulting as a software developer and engagement manager; he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago.
- Where does Neil Callahan work?
- Neil Callahan is Founder & Managing Partner at Pilot Growth Equity.
- What does Neil Callahan invest in?
- Neil Callahan invests in Enterprise Software, SaaS.
- What check size does Neil Callahan write?
- Neil Callahan typically writes checks of $250K – $100M.
- What boards does Neil Callahan sit on?
- Neil Callahan holds tracked board seats at Bizzabo, Perthera, r4 Technologies, Velocidi.
- What companies has Neil Callahan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include CB Insights, Counsyl, Metabiota, Webgility, Zenedge.
- Where did Neil Callahan go to school?
- Neil Callahan studied at University of Chicago (BA, Public Policy Studies); Malden Catholic High School (Diploma).
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Also attended University of Chicago529
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Shared employers
Also worked at Tailwind2
Also worked at CB Insights14
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Also worked at Bizzabo11
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Also worked at Dentsu Aegis Network23
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