The Team

The People who make it happen!

The CitySide Ventures leadership team is composed of multi-time founders, seasoned business operators, technologists, and risk-takers. We are a high-energy group of active investors and a savvy tribe of entrepreneurs ready to join you in the trenches and on the grind. Our managing partners bring a combined track record of over 100 years of business success.

LEADERSHIP TEAM​

President Emeritus

David P. Weaver

Chairman / CEO

Doron York

Controller

Laynie Langnas

President BA

Andy Vassallo

Portfolio Manager

Lezlie Foreman

Venture Partner

Michael Plocher

BACKROOM SERVICE TEAM

IP Analyst

Zoe (Ziva) Chen

Startup Analyst

Rishi Topiwala

Startup Analyst

Jim Zhang

Startup Analyst

Brendon Pawlicki

ADVISORY BOARD

Board Member

Diane Bouis, PhD

Board Member

Joseph Savanyo

Board Member

Jeff Brogley

Board Member

Andrew Basile

Advisory Member

Shailesh Topiwala

Founders Represintative

Tim Moore

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