Ian Carnevale

Founder, Volley.com (We're hiring!)

Ian Carnevale is the Founder and CEO of Volley, a company that specializes in creating voice-controlled games for platforms such as smart speakers and connected TVs. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, Volley aims to revolutionize interactive entertainment by leveraging voice artificial intelligence technology.1 2 7

Professional Background

Before establishing Volley, Carnevale held several significant positions:

He was the VP of Growth Operations at Highline Beta, a venture capital firm focused on building and funding new startups.1 3
Carnevale co-founded Andela in 2014, which connects African software developers with global tech companies. Under his leadership, Andela grew into a major player in the tech talent market, raising substantial funding and expanding its reach across multiple countries in Africa.3 5 6
He also served as the Head of Product & Operations at Bookneto, further enhancing his experience in tech and operations.1

Education

Carnevale is currently pursuing studies in computer science at the University of Toronto, alongside courses in digital enterprise management and design thinking at Sheridan College.1

Vision for Volley

At Volley, Carnevale aims to help B2B companies enhance their sales outreach through a trained pool of business development representatives (BDRs), utilizing research and data to optimize engagement with potential clients. This approach reflects his previous experiences at Andela, where he learned the importance of scalable talent solutions in driving business growth.3 6

Notable Achievements

Under his leadership, Volley has secured significant funding, including a recent Series C round that raised $55 million, bringing total funding to approximately $65.84 million.2 8
The company has developed popular voice games like Song Quiz and Jeopardy!, which have gained millions of users and transformed traditional game nights into interactive experiences.4 7

Carnevale's blend of entrepreneurial spirit, technological insight, and commitment to bridging talent gaps continues to shape his endeavors at Volley.