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Michael Lastoria was the founder of Innovation Ads, Inc. (founded 2002), JWALK NY LLC (founded 2010), Andvest (founded 2019), &Pizza (founded 2010) where the title held was Chief Executive Officer since 2010, and IMA Pizza LLC (founded 2012) where the title held was Chief Executive Officer from 2019 to 2023.
Current jobs include Director at FAST Acquisition Corp.
since 2020, Independent Director at Velocity Acquisition Corp.
since 2021, Member at Interactive Advertising Bureau, Inc., and Venture Partner at NextGen Venture Partners LLC.
Former jobs include Director at On Target Media Holdings, Inc., Independent Director at Fast Acquisition Corp.
II, Principal at Trusted Media Brands, Inc., Principal at Xerox Corp., and Principal at Sleep Number Corp.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Westmont College conferred in 2002.
Michael Lastoria active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| FAST ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-10 |
| VELOCITY ACQUISITION CORP. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-21 |
Interactive Advertising Bureau
Interactive Advertising Bureau Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of online, interactive broadcasting, email, wireless and interactive television media companies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
&Pizza
&Pizza RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a pizza and craft beverage brand | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-10-31 |
Andvest
Andvest Investment ManagersFinance Andvest invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2018-12-31 |
NextGen Venture Partners LLC
NextGen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million for seed and early stage companies and USD 3 - 5 million for growth stage companies. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Former positions of Michael Lastoria
| Companies | Position | End |
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IMA Pizza LLC
IMA Pizza LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates pizza restaurant | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-10-31 |
JWALK NY LLC
JWALK NY LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides creative agency services | Founder | 2018-02-28 |
Innovation Ads, Inc.
Innovation Ads, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides direct marketing services | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-12-31 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
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Trusted Media Brands, Inc.
Trusted Media Brands, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a direct marketing company | Commercial Services |
Xerox Corp.
Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells print & digital document products through online and provides related management software solutions | Electronic Technology |
Sleep Number Corp.
Sleep Number Corp. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Manufactures air and specialty mattresses | Consumer Durables |
On Target Media Holdings, Inc.
On Target Media Holdings, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a holding company | Commercial Services |
Interactive Advertising Bureau
Interactive Advertising Bureau Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Association of online, interactive broadcasting, email, wireless and interactive television media companies | Commercial Services |
Westmont College
Westmont College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Innovation Ads, Inc.
Innovation Ads, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides direct marketing services | Commercial Services |
NextGen Venture Partners LLC
NextGen Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextGen Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States with a minimum revenues of USD 10 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed, early and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.5 - 2 million for seed and early stage companies and USD 3 - 5 million for growth stage companies. | Finance |
JWALK NY LLC
JWALK NY LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides creative agency services | Commercial Services |
IMA Pizza LLC
IMA Pizza LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates pizza restaurant | Consumer Services |
Andvest
Andvest Investment ManagersFinance Andvest invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early and later stage capital requirements. | Finance |
FAST Acquisition Corp.
FAST Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company | Finance |
&Pizza
&Pizza RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a pizza and craft beverage brand | Consumer Services |
Fast Acquisition Corp. II
Fast Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Velocity Acquisition Corp.
Velocity Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
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