As of February 15, 2010, HP Growth Partners is no longer making investments.

Below you can find information on the HPGP team and how to contact them in the future

Tom Hedrick, Managing Director
Email Tom through Dillon Joyce, Ltd via tomhedrick_at_dillonjoyce_dot_com

Tom Hedrick has invested in venture-related startups since 1995. In addition to his full time duties at HPGP, Tom also manages his own family fund, Dillon Joyce, Ltd and has in the past actively partnered with Memphis-based SSM Ventures and Dallas-based Vortex Partners. Prior to his private investment career, Tom was a Senior Partner (Director) with McKinsey & Company. During his career at McKinsey he held leadership positions in the High Tech and Private Equity practices. He was also the Managing Partner of the Dallas office. Tom began his career as an engineer at Exxon Company USA. Tom holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from The University of Notre Dame and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Christopher Paddison, Managing Director
Email Chris through Sound Physicians, Inc. via cpaddison_at_soundphysicians_dot_com

Chris was formerly a leader of McKinsey & Company’s Healthcare practice and the New Jersey Office. He moved to Dallas in 1998 to become President of Essilor Laboratories, and lead its growth to become the dominant independent eyeglass manufacturer. In the past 5 years Mr. Paddison has returned to consulting, first as Global Leader of AT Kearney’s Healthcare Practice and then as the founder of Paddison Associates, a strategic consulting and interim management firm targeting innovative healthcare companies. Mr. Paddison received his MBA (with high distinction) from the Harvard Business School and his B.Comm from Queens University, in Ontario, Canada.

Nick Orenstein, Associate
Email Nick personally via npo_at_post_dot_harvard_dot_edu

Nick joined HP Growth Partners in January 2009. Prior to joining the firm he founded Lono Medical Systems, a Dallas-based startup which developed a passive, acoustic fetal heart monitor for hospitals and homes. Nick served as Lono's CEO, during which time he delivered four top-prize-winning business plan presentations. Nick presently serves as Treasurer of the Board of Directors of Upstart Productions, a local theater company focused on producing dramatic plays. During his undergraduate studies, he interned in the engineering department at Saleen, Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance automobiles. Nick graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas and holds an Honors SB degree in Mechanical Engineering from Harvard University.