Hugh Phelan

Operator‑to‑investor background: Hugh combines hands‑on startup product experience (notably leading payments at MarginEdge) with several years in venture capital at Osage and short engagements pre‑MBA. This blend shapes an operator-minded investing approach focused on early-stage B2B software founders. poetsandquants+2

Payments and product execution: At MarginEdge Hugh was recruited to design and implement the payments business, running product and bill‑pay initiatives that supported restaurant customers through the pandemic — demonstrating both product ownership and crisis‑response execution. poetsandquants+1

International MBA and move into European VC: Hugh attended IESE in Barcelona (MBA Class of 2025) and subsequently joined Fortino's Amsterdam VC team in 2025, signaling a post‑MBA shift to European early‑stage investing. poetsandquants+1

Leadership, community and resilience: From student‑body leadership and musical accomplishments in high school to volunteering and counseling at Dragonfly Forest, Hugh's early biography shows sustained community engagement and resilience (he has managed hemophilia while participating in competitive music and sports). mainlinemedianews+1