Amy Volas

I help SaaS startups hire executive Sales and CS leaders without the cringe ⋆ Personally closed $100MM+ ⋆ 2 Exits ⋆ LP ⋆ Strategic Advisor ⋆ Speaker ⋆ Writing My First Book

I don’t believe in guesswork hiring. And I don’t do transactional anything.

I work with founders, CEOs, and investors who are tired of wasting time, money, and trust on Sales and CS executive hires that don’t stick... or worse, do damage.

Because here's the thing:

A bad executive hire isn’t just a hiccup.
It’s a domino effect that fractures teams, tanks morale, stalls growth, and erodes boardroom credibility.

I’ve seen it all:

▸ CEOs and founders covering for a Sales leader who’s lost the room
▸ Execs spending more time firefighting than scaling
▸ Boards questioning if you can hire while the burn rate screams you can't
▸ Reacting to noise, chasing titles, and hiring before knowing what you’re actually solving for
▸ Watching progress stall, targets slip, and the trust in your decision-making fade

Sound familiar? You’re not alone. 
And, there’s a better way.

I'm Amy Volas, founder of Avenue Talent Partners (ATP).

Since 2015, I’ve helped tech founders and CEOs get executive GTM hiring right the first time, without the fluff, without the guesswork, and without the cleanup later.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗧𝗣:

𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵

Intentional, high-impact GTM hires that drive growth while sidestepping expensive missteps. 

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗦™ 𝗯𝘆 𝗔𝗧𝗣

When a search isn’t needed, but clarity is. Our proven hiring system that structures hiring for scale, eliminates guesswork, and arms you with the clarity, data, and process your board expects.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲? 20%
𝗔𝗧𝗣 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀? 80%+ and a 98% interview-to-hire success rate

Because it’s not just about who you hire.
It’s about why the hire is happening, how the process is run, and whether it fuels the kind of team that scales, not stalls.

I’m not for everyone, and that’s okay.
The founders, CEOs, and investors who get the best results with me:

▸ Prioritize hiring as a core strategy
▸ Embrace real, open communication
▸ Value people over transactions
▸ Think beyond the next quarter
▸ Know asking for help is a strength, not a weakness

Hiring is hard.
It’s supposed to be.

But it’s also the highest-leverage move you’ll ever make.

Let’s make people strategy your secret weapon.

We partner with focused executives who know the best products don’t always win, but the best teams do.

Ready to build one? So are we.

Founder & CEO

Great executives aren't hired on guesswork.

And starting + scaling a business is no joke.

The odds are against you and the people you hire to grow your business can make or break your ability to defy those odds.

The dynamic world of sales in early- stage startups is complex, busy, and ever-changing.

Trying to uncover, engage, and hire the cream of the crop is challenging when your plate is already full and the average tenure is 19 months for a VP of Sales.

That's why Avenue Talent Partners was built…

We help startups hire the right executive revenue leaders to defy the turnover odds to truly grow and scale.

The best part? We do it without the cringe!

With a collective sales experience of 40+ years and $100MM+ in deals closed, ATP's team knows what it takes to win at startup sales.

We're the recruiting firm you should be working with if you...

▹ Want to defy the odds of hiring the right sales leader who will stick around for more than 19 months

▹ Want to hire a high-growth sales leader who will build/lead a team to drive growth for the long haul

▹ Want a recruiting partner who speaks the sales language fluently, knows how to vet the right person for your stage of business, and has the experience to back it up

▹ Want a recruiting partner who truly cares about your success, takes the time to understand what you need, and knows exactly how to help

▹ Want a recruiting partner that celebrates candidate experience while representing your brand well throughout the recruiting process regardless of the outcome

The depth and breadth of our sales and startup experience coupled with our second to none people-centric, process-driven approach is here to help you get sales hiring right the first time to avoid the painful effects of a mishire.

Nothing you do is more important than finding and hiring the right people; we work tirelessly to help you do just that.

🦻 Meryl Evans, CPACC (deaf)

I’m a program and operations specialist who fixes breakdowns before they become bottlenecks. I turn messy, inconsistent processes into clear, repeatable workflows that help teams work smarter and communicate with clarity.

My CliftonStrengths shape how I work. I learn systems quickly and bring consistency, discipline, and responsibility to every project. I build trust through clear communication and strong relationships, and I use analytical and deliberative thinking to spot risks early. When teams feel stuck or overwhelmed, my harmony and Woo strengths create alignment and forward movement.

For more than a decade, I’ve run a remote‑first business managing complex projects, coordinating across teams, and creating systems that reduce friction. My background in marketing and accessibility sharpened my ability to spot patterns, anticipate user needs, and design workflows that work for real people.

Where I create the most value:

- unclear communication
- inconsistent documentation
- slipping timelines
- workflows no one can explain
- processes that feel harder than they should

I diagnose the breakdown, map or revise the process, and rebuild it so people can work with less confusion, fewer delays, and more confidence.

I’m also a speaker and author, focusing on accessibility, disability inclusion, and communication. These roles strengthen my ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and support teams as they adopt new processes.

If your team needs program and operations support or a speaker on accessibility, disability inclusion, communication, change, and leadership, contact info@meryl.net

Professional Speaker and Trainer

Conference and event organizers, organizations, and companies invite me as a speaker and trainer on the topics of accessibility and inclusion with a focus on people with disabilities. I customize my presentations and training based on your requirements.

Every presentation contains 3 E's …

- Educate attendees
- Entertain
- Encourage action

Signature speaking and training topics include the following.

- Accessibility and disability awareness series
- PoPCom(m): Progress over perfection in communication and accessibility
- Why and how to create accessible communication and content
- Virtual reality accessibility: Ensuring accessible virtual experiences
- How to get started in accessibility

Recent engagements include:

- Private companies and government organizations: Progressive, FlatIron Health, PwC, ETS, Pluto TV
- TEDx Plano: (re)connecting
- axe-con: Design XR Tools with Disability Inclusion in Mind
- AWE: Disability-Inclusive Design of XR Collaboration Tools
- PCMA Convening Leaders Conference: Demystifying Accessibility: How to Ensure Your Events and Experiences are Inclusive and Inviting
- A11yTalks: Shattering Misconceptions about Deafness
- A11yTO Conf: What Y’all Need to Know About Captioned Videos on Social Media, Eh?
- Content Marketing World: “Accessibility Is Everyone’s Job — Marketing Included”
- Inclusive Design 24 (ID24): Deaf Tech: Travel Through Time from Past to Future
- Knowbility AccessU: How to Create Accessible Captions and How to Create Accessible Social Media and Website Content

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