Trevor Paladino

Trevor Paladino is a venture capitalist and the Founder & Chief Investment Officer of Lakeside Capital, his private investment office deploying proprietary capital across venture capital, private equity, and lower middle-market buyouts. His portfolio spans technology startups, consumer brands, industrial and home services businesses, and professional sports organizations. Trevor also serves as a strategic advisor to several portfolio companies, supporting their growth and long-term value creation. Prior to launching his investment office, he founded The Players Locker, a leading wholesale distributor of autographed sports memorabilia. Working directly with professional athletes to supply retail partners nationwide, he built the company from the ground up, growing it into a multi-million-dollar enterprise over nearly two decades. Trevor earned a Bachelor’s degree in Entrepreneurship from the University of Tampa and a Master of Legal Studies in Sports Law and Business from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He is based in Tampa, Florida.