Our Team

Meet the Team that Makes VLAB Happen

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee ensures VLAB operates successfully by planning and executing events, identifying sponsors, recruiting passionate volunteers, and connecting the broader VLAB community.

Nathan Stoll

Nathan Stoll

VLAB Chair

Bill Lee

Bill Lee

Advisors Chair

Bob Gulino

Bob Gulino

Marketing Chair

Brian Cordero

Brian Cordero

Programs Chair

Sheen Kao

Sheen Kao

Tech Chair

Board of Directors

As a volunteer organization, we rely on the experience and expertise of our Board of Directors to participate in the care and growth of our community.

Bill Tobin

Bill Tobin

Chihiro Jameson

Chihiro Jameson

Gigi Wang

Gigi Wang

Louise Velazquez

Louise Velazquez

Luca Rigazio

Luca Rigazio

Ron Chavez

Ron Chavez

Vivek Kumar

Vivek Kumar

Advisors

VLAB advisors help to identify emerging business and technology trends, which form the basis of VLAB programming. Our advisors also assist in identifying and securing panelists, moderators, sponsors, and presenting companies for our ongoing forums.

Carmen Hughes

Carmen Hughes

Ignite Public Relations

Jacqueline Witter

Jacqueline Witter

RiskIQ

Jacques Benkoski

Jacques Benkoski

U.S. Venture Partners

Lars Leckie

Lars Leckie

Aspenwood Ventures

Manish Patel

Manish Patel

Nava Ventures

Rob Coneybeer

Rob Coneybeer

Shasta Ventures

Shahin Farshchi

Shahin Farshchi

Lux Capital

Stephanie Zeppa

Stephanie Zeppa

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Tanguy Chau

Tanguy Chau

Paxton

Tom Rikert

Tom Rikert

Moloco