Trevor Paladino

Trevor Paladino is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of his private investment office, Lakeside Capital. A serial entrepreneur turned investor, Trevor launched his first venture at age 12, building a national wholesale sports memorabilia distribution company, in which he grew into a multi-million-dollar enterprise over nearly two decades. Since then, with a focus on venture capital and private equity investments, Trevor has invested in more than 30 companies spanning industries including sports, technology, entertainment, consumer goods, and professional sports teams. As an active investor, his deep operational experience, sharp market instincts, and expansive network provide a distinctive advantage in supporting the growth of emerging businesses. Based in Tampa, Florida, Trevor serves as an advisor to several portfolio companies and holds a bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tampa, as well as a Master of Legal Studies with a focus in Sports Law and Business from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.