DVx team

We’re a team of seasoned founders and scalers of great companies.
We know firsthand what works and what doesn't.

Builders from all backgrounds

DVx is proud to bring together team members from a wide array of
backgrounds, perspectives and demographics, which we believe contributes
to the success of our operations.
DVx is proud to bring together team members from a wide array of
backgrounds, perspectives and demographics, which we believe contributes to the success of our operations.

50%

of all portco founding teams are female

1/3

of all portco founding teams are from a racially diverse background
Percentage who are from backgrounds that are underrepresented in tech:

68%

of all DVx employees

63%

of all portco CEOs

50%

of all non DVx founding team members
Jon McNeill
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Partner and Co-founder
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Partners
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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Partners
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.
Henry Vogel
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Partner and Co-founder
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Partners
Before co-founding DVx, Henry was a founding partner of BCG Digital Ventures where he launched and scaled ventures with mobility, transportation, insurance, consumer and technology corporate partners.
Ganesh Srivats
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Partner
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Partners
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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Platform
David joined DVx to lead diligence on new ventures and external investments. Previously, David was on the investment team at Mithril Capital Management.
Richard Hung
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Chief Product Officer
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Platform
Rich had a long history at Google where he led key teams on Android, Fiber and Moto and co-founded Google Wallet and Google Shopper. Rich also led and built the product team at Skillz which was taken public in 2020.
Chris Hutton
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Chief Financial Officer
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Platform
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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Platform
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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Platform
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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Platform
At DVx, Rob brings his 10+ year expertise working with startups and passion for software, systems, and processes to of building a best-in-class platform for enabling startup development.
Ashley Langlais
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Chief of Staff
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Platform
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.
Emma Giffen
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Executive Assistant
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Platform
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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Platform
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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Platform
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
Partners
Karim Bousta, Partner and Co-founder
Partners
Henry Vogel, Partner and Co-founder
Partners
Ganesh Srivats, Partner
Partners
David Fetherstonhaugh, Associate
Platform
Richard Hung, Chief Product Officer
Platform
Chris Hutton, Chief Financial Officer
Platform
Michael Rossiter, VP Strategy
Platform
Kristine Banks-Smith, Controller
Platform
Rob Dawson, Finance Systems Manager
Platform
Ashley Langlais, Chief of Staff
Platform
Emma Giffen, Executive Assistant
Platform
Eileen McGinnis, Accountant
Platform
Nikki Monterosso, Head of New Venture Ops
Platform
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