The Shasta Ventures Mafia
7 people came through Shasta Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies.
Sharam Fouladgar-MercerEntrepreneur in ResidenceFounded Signos +1Jay HallbergVenture Partner & GM, Shasta ElevateFounded Velocityengine +1Evan LiangSenior AssociateFounded Lean Data +1Issac RothManaging DirectorFounded Leak SignalNikhil Basu TrivediManaging DirectorFounded FootworkNik PoturnakVenture Capital Associate - MBA InternshipFounded idemeumNeil DayOperating PartnerFounded Velocityengine
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Shasta Ventures mafia?
- The Shasta Ventures mafia is the network of 7 people who came through Shasta Ventures and went on to found or lead other companies, including Signos, Velocityengine, Lean Data, Leak Signal, Footwork.
- Who is in the Shasta Ventures mafia?
- Notable members include Sharam Fouladgar-Mercer (Signos), Jay Hallberg (Velocityengine), Evan Liang (Lean Data), Issac Roth (Leak Signal), Nikhil Basu Trivedi (Footwork), Nik Poturnak (idemeum), Neil Day (Velocityengine).
- What companies did Shasta Ventures alumni found?
- Companies founded by Shasta Ventures alumni include Signos, Velocityengine, Lean Data, Leak Signal, Footwork, idemeum.







