Operators at the Core

Our shared experience running companies drives how we build, back, and accelerate great companies.
Jon McNeill
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Partner and Co-founder
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Portfolio Formation & Management
Jon has founded and scaled six companies, and as a former exec at Tesla and Lyft, he's created tens of thousands of jobs and delivered multi-billion dollar returns for investors.
Karim Bousta
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Partner and Co-founder
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Portfolio Formation & Management
Karim built a track record as a worldwide operator with executive positions at GE, Symantec, Tesla, Lyft, as a partner at Softbank Vision Fund, CEO of Getaround and with board roles at various technology and mobility start-ups.
Ganesh Srivats
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Partner
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Portfolio Formation & Management
An ex-Tesla and Burberry exec, and the former CEO of Moda Operandi, Ganesh is a world class expert in building global consumer brands.
David Fetherstonhaugh
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Principal
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Portfolio Formation & Management
David joined DVx to lead diligence on new ventures and external investments. Previously, David was on the investment team at Mithril Capital Management.
Chris Hutton
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Chief Financial Officer
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Portfolio Formation & Management
Chris is a seasoned finance professional who plays a critical role at DVx, helping portfolio companies stand up fundamental financial processes, setting them up for long-term success.
Michael Rossiter
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Principal
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Portfolio Formation & Management
Michael is an exceptionally creative and data-driven strategist who honed his skills leading global business operations teams at Tesla and Lyft.
Kristine Banks-Smith
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Controller
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Startup Enablement
Kristine leads accounting operations at DVx. Kristine spent many years working with early-stage startups, with expertise in SaaS, biotech, insurance, electric vehicles and autonomous driving.
Rob Dawson
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Finance Systems Manager
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Startup Enablement
At DVx, Rob brings his 10+ year expertise working with startups and passion for software, systems, and processes to building a best-in-class platform for enabling startup development.
Ashley Langlais
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Chief of Staff
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Operations
At DVx, Ashley manages the administrative and business operations for DVx and its ventures. Ashley joined DVx after working at a leadership advisory and a global investment firm.
Ryan Watts
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Senior AI Engineer
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Operations
Ryan serves as the Head of Artificial Intelligence at DVx, bringing deep expertise as a Principal AI & Data Engineer. He specializes in developing scalable, configurable, and cost-efficient Agentic AI SaaS solutions.
Emma Giffen
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Executive Assistant
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Operations
At DVx, Emma serves as an executive assistant, supporting Karim, Henry and the entire team. Emma has a background in finance.
Eileen McGinnis
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Accountant
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Startup Enablement
With over 30 years in accounting, Eileen's experience spans many industries, from retail to insurance to startups. At DVx, Eileen leads accounts payable for all entities.
Nikki Monterroso
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Head of New Venture Ops
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Operations
At DVx, Nikki operationalizes our new venture program. Previously, Nikki was Head of Operational Excellence for global operations at Lyft and spent five years at Tesla in multiple operational roles.
Mark Casady
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Advisory Board Member
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Board & Advisors
Mark serves as DVx's chairman of the Advisory Board. He co-founded Vestigo Ventures in 2016 with a focus on financing startups in FinTech.
McCall Cravens
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Advisory Board Member
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Board & Advisors
Currently the Chief Investment Officer for the Heinz Family Office, McCall has been recognized by Trusted Insight as one of the "Top 30 Women Chief Investment Officers" and "Top 30 Most Influential Women in University Endowments".
Phil Deutch
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Advisory Board Member
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Board & Advisors
An investor in the energy technology space since 1997, Phil focuses on renewable energy, power quality/reliability, distributed generation and energy management and control. He founded NGP Energy Technology Partners in 2005.
Katie Mitic
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Board Member
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Board & Advisors
Katie is a seasoned executive, entrepreneur and board member with a proven track record in the consumer technology industry. She is the co-CEO and co-founder of SomethingElse, a direct-to-consumer beverage company.
Randy Peeler
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Board Member
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Board & Advisors
Randy brings 25 years experiencing in investing. He currently is a Senior Advisory at Berkshire Partners after having served as a Managing Director at Berkshire Partners from 2000 until 2017.
Jon McNeill, Partner and Co-Founder
Portfolio Formation & Management
Karim Bousta, Partner and Co-founder
Portfolio Formation & Management
Ganesh Srivats, Partner
Portfolio Formation & Management
David Fetherstonhaugh, Principal
Portfolio Formation & Management
Chris Hutton, Chief Financial Officer
Portfolio Formation & Management
Michael Rossiter, Principal
Portfolio Formation & Management
Kristine Banks-Smith, Controller
Startup Enablement
Rob Dawson, Finance Systems Manager
Startup Enablement
Ashley Langlais, Chief of Staff
Operations
Ryan Watts, Senior AI Engineer
Operations
Emma Giffen, Executive Assistant
Operations
Eileen McGinnis, Accountant
Startup Enablement
Nikki Monterosso, Head of New Venture Ops
Operations
Mark Casady, Advisory Board Member
Board & Advisors
McCall Cravens, Advisory Board Member
Board & Advisors
Phil Deutch, Advisory Board Member
Board & Advisors
Katie Mitic, Board Member
Board & Advisors
Randy Peeler, Board Member
Board & Advisors