Devaraj Southworth

Devaraj Southworth is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors, currently serving as Principal & Managing Director at Gotham City Ventures since January 2012, where involvement includes advising and investing in early and growth-stage technology companies. Southworth co-founded Thirstie, leading the company as President & CEO, and later as a Senior Advisor following its acquisition by Cocktail Courier. Previous roles include Executive Vice President at OpenTransact, Vice President at American Express, and management positions at various firms such as 30Seven Holdings LLC and Deloitte. Southworth holds degrees in Organizational Psychology and Business Management from Ohio Wesleyan University and Kansai Gaidai University, respectively, and has a background in competitive basketball.