about US
We love what we do.
We build.
We advise.
We coach.
We solve.
Your success is our mission, and we pursue it with relentless dedication.
Whether we're advising a founder, providing executive coaching to a senior leader who wants to expand their knowledge, building a prototype or MVP for a client, or finding ways for a company to have a greater social impact, everything we do is laser-focused on driving meaningful results for you.
general partner
Shawn Fry
Shawn Fry is a distinguished entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in technology innovation, healthcare expertise, and capital management. His career spans multiple successful ventures and exits, showcasing his ability to create and scale valuable enterprises.
As a former healthcare CIO for multiple systems, Shawn leveraged his deep industry knowledge to found an innovative healthcare analytics platform and a SaaS-based software development company. His data-centric approach to complex business challenges has generated billions of dollars in revenue and cost savings for clients, significantly reducing their capital requirements
Shawn's entrepreneurial acumen demonstrate his proficiency in building high-value businesses and navigating complex M&A processes.
Beyond his business achievements, Shawn is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. He founded the Neurodiversity Foundation to promote inclusivity and harness the unique cognitive abilities of neurodiverse individuals.
About Us
We love what we do.
We build.
We advise.
We coach.
We solve.
Your success is our mission, and we pursue it with relentless dedication.
Whether we're advising a founder, providing executive coaching to a senior leader who wants to expand their knowledge, building a prototype or MVP for a client, or finding ways for a company to have a greater social impact, everything we do is laser-focused on driving meaningful results for you.
Shawn Fry
general partner
Shawn Fry is a distinguished entrepreneur and investor with a proven track record in technology innovation, healthcare expertise, and capital management. His career spans multiple successful ventures and exits, showcasing his ability to create and scale valuable enterprises.
As a former healthcare CIO for multiple systems, Shawn leveraged his deep industry knowledge to found an innovative healthcare analytics platform and a SaaS-based software development company. His data-centric approach to complex business challenges has generated billions of dollars in revenue and cost savings for clients, significantly reducing their capital requirements
Shawn's entrepreneurial acumen demonstrate his proficiency in building high-value businesses and navigating complex M&A processes.
Beyond his business achievements, Shawn is a passionate advocate for neurodiversity in the workplace. He founded the Neurodiversity Foundation to promote inclusivity and harness the unique cognitive abilities of neurodiverse individuals.
social impact advisor
Sandi Drucker Wright
social impact partner
Sandi has spent over 20-years building brands through high-impact partnerships. She has an innate ability to identify and leverage mutually beneficial relationships. Sandi is in her fourteenth year as Director of the Tamer Center for Social Enterprise at Columbia Business School, which educates leaders to positively impact both business and society.
Her experience includes being involved in the early days of what has become a global nonprofit, Autism Speaks, and she is currently Treasurer of the Suzanne Wright Foundation, the driving force behind HARPA. Prior to this work, Sandi held executive-level marketing and business development positions at leading media, e-commerce, and fashion companies.
PRINCIpAL - Human capital management
Toni Fry
With 17 years in human capital management technology consulting, Toni brings a rare combination of expertise in people and technology to Audax Capital. Her experience spans guiding executives through complex tech implementations that improve productivity, streamline decision-making, and foster organizational resilience. Toni understands that in today’s market, a company’s greatest asset—its people—must be empowered by effective technology solutions to unlock true potential.
At Audax Capital, Toni’s human capital insights play a crucial role in assessing investment opportunities. She excels in evaluating whether companies have the right talent and technology alignment to scale sustainably. By recognizing the impact of workforce dynamics on operational success, Toni ensures that Audax’s investments are in companies with both robust financials and a culture prepared for innovation and growth. Her strategic guidance helps portfolio companies optimize their workforce and processes, driving better outcomes for investors while fostering a people-centered approach to growth.
PRINCIpAL - Human capital management
Toni Fry
Toni manages day-to-day operations, project execution, and marketing. She actively drives business development for Audax Capital. She developed her expertise in human capital management, operations, and sales strategy in her roles with Paylocity, Paychex, and Nextep, where she is consistently a top performer. Her success is derived from her acute attention to detail in product development, marketing, finance, and operations.
Toni Fry
principal - human capital management
With 17 years in human capital management technology consulting, Toni brings a rare combination of expertise in people and technology to Audax Capital. Her experience spans guiding executives through complex tech implementations that improve productivity, streamline decision-making, and foster organizational resilience. Toni understands that in today’s market, a company’s greatest asset—its people—must be empowered by effective technology solutions to unlock true potential.
At Audax Capital, Toni’s human capital insights play a crucial role in assessing investment opportunities. She excels in evaluating whether companies have the right talent and technology alignment to scale sustainably. By recognizing the impact of workforce dynamics on operational success, Toni ensures that Audax’s investments are in companies with both robust financials and a culture prepared for innovation and growth. Her strategic guidance helps portfolio companies optimize their workforce and processes, driving better outcomes for investors while fostering a people-centered approach to growth.