James C. Dascoli

Jim joined Abundance Partners in February of 2010.
He founded Azzinaro Management LLC in 2003, and launched the Azzinaro Emerging Equity Fund, LP in January 2004, where he served as the portfolio manager.
The fund’s unique investment strategy involved investing in newly issued companies after they became public.
From inception to the closing of the fund in 2008, it was up 62% versus 21% for the S&P over the same period, with 38 out of 47 months generating positive returns.
In addition, Jim was a consultant to the Azzinaro Strategic Fund, a market neutral fund that focused on pairs trading in foreign stocks.
Previously, Jim was the co-portfolio manager for 3 Sigma Partners from August 1998 through April 2003.
Before working in the financial industry, Jim was a Project Engineer developing remediation strategies for contaminated waste sites.
He has a BS in Civil Engineering from Lafayette College, a Master of Engineering from Manhattan College, and an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business.
From 2008 through 2009, Jim also restructured Garden State German Shepherd Rescue, a non-profit organization, serving as President.