Trevor Paladino

Trevor Paladino is an accomplished entrepreneur and investment professional, currently serving as the Founding Principal of Lakeside Capital, a private investment firm specializing in private equity and venture capital since April 2023. With a strategic focus on technology startups, consumer brands, industrial businesses, and professional sports teams, Trevor also provided advisory services to Nickelytics from April 2024 to April 2025, where efforts included driving sports-focused robotics initiatives and contributing to the company's acquisition by Kiwibot. Prior to these roles, Trevor founded and operated The Players Locker from March 2014 to January 2023, establishing it as a prominent distributor of autographed sports memorabilia and securing exclusive rights with numerous professional athletes. Earlier entrepreneurial endeavors included founding Dino's Authentics at the age of twelve, specializing in sports memorabilia signings and retail. Trevor holds a Master of Legal Studies in Sports Law from Arizona State University and a Bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tampa.