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Chika, a Newark, NJ native, started his venture career as a founder. He founded ComeUp, a music technology startup before graduating with degrees in Finance and Economics from NYU. Following graduation, Chika joined Goldman Sachs, where he furthered his knowledge of and passion for finance over four years. After Goldman, Chika transitioned to ventured-backed Eight Sleep as Chief of Staff to the COO.
As an associate at nvp, Chika leverages his experience as a founder and in finance to source and connect with best-in-class founders.
Skylar Dorosin is a Principal that joined nvp in 2024.
Prior to joining nvp, Skylar spent several years building products for both SMB and enterprise customers across HR tech, benefits, and fintech while working at BetterUp, Justworks, and Level. For the last couple of years she was a venture scout for Accel.
Originally from Palo Alto, California, Skylar graduated with a BS from Stanford University.
Dan Borok is a Managing Partner at nvp capital. Before co-founding nvp, Dan was a Partner at Millennium Technology Value Partners, where he focused on B2B software investing.
He’s been drawn to B2B software from the start—beginning his career in business operations at Google, where he had to evaluate, purchase, and use enterprise software (with varying degrees of success). He believes great software doesn’t just boost productivity—it makes people’s work lives better.
Dan aspires to take walking meetings but hasn’t found the right route yet.
He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Vermont.
Vaughn Crowe is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at nvp capital, where he leads direct investments across the firm’s core themes, including B2B software and vertical AI. He has built a career supporting founders from the earliest stages, bringing a combination of operational experience, investment insight, and long-term partnership to every company he backs.
Prior to launching nvp, Vaughn served as Managing Director at Wesray Social Investments, the investment arm of Ray Chambers’s family office, where he worked across the capital spectrum—from seed and Series A to growth and buyout. During his time there, he also served as Executive Chair of a $300M consumer products company, where he led key operational initiatives and strategic direction.
Earlier in his career, Vaughn began at Chubb Insurance, where he served as a property and casualty underwriter and marketing manager.
Vaughn is Vice Chair of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Hospital, and sits on the boards of several companies, including nvp capital portfolio companies Pair Team, Handspring Health, Ryse Marketplace, and Workgrounds.
He holds a BA in Political Science from Colgate University and attended Harvard Business School.
As one of the founding managing partners of nvp, Tom Wisniewski is now an Operating Partner, whose investment work is currently focused on B2B Commerce, B2B Marketplaces, and Enterprise Software. Previously, Tom was an entrepreneur and held senior positions in multiple VC-backed companies. Tom’s angel investments include Pond5 (sold to Stripe Group, 60x), Anvato (sold to Google, 19x), Jackpocket (85x). He serves on the board of nvp portfolio companies Volition, Gearflow, Agilis, and Wellsheet.
Today, Tom is active in several early-stage Angel and tech innovation groups, including the Black and Latino Angel Investment Fund in Newark. Tom’s passion lies in fostering collaboration within the VC and tech ecosystems, where he actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and investors. He also enjoys building in wood and stone, creating cocktails and fine food, and serving as the family Math/Science tutor.
Tom has an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and a BA in Physics and Philosophy from Clark University.
Brandi is the Community & Administrative Manager of nvp. She promotes a community culture that encourages morale.
Brandi studied performing arts and communications at HBCU Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. She received her B.A. in Mass Communications-Broadcast Journalism Concentration. She is a proud member of Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success.
Aside from her work at nvp Brandi is a brand ambassador and has partnered with many luxury brands in Miami and New York. She is considered a micro-influencer and runs the “Places to go, people to meet” social media account where she highlights trendy places to visit, Instagram-worthy backgrounds, and people to know.
Jennifer L. Solomon is an accomplished communications professional with experience in media strategy, community relations, and event planning and execution. Jen works with companies across the nvp portfolio as a resource on all communications and media matters, often guiding them through fundraising announcements and helping to promote their achievements to our communities of co-investors, LPs, and beyond. She also leads all media relations for nvp.
Jen is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton University and earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Marketing Communication from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.
Chika, a Newark, NJ native, started his venture career as a founder. He founded ComeUp, a music technology startup before graduating with degrees in Finance and Economics from NYU. Following graduation, Chika joined Goldman Sachs, where he furthered his knowledge of and passion for finance over four years. After Goldman, Chika transitioned to ventured-backed Eight Sleep as Chief of Staff to the COO.
As an associate at nvp, Chika leverages his experience as a founder and in finance to source and connect with best-in-class founders.
Skylar Dorosin is a Principal that joined nvp in 2024.
Prior to joining nvp, Skylar spent several years building products for both SMB and enterprise customers across HR tech, benefits, and fintech while working at BetterUp, Justworks, and Level. For the last couple of years she was a venture scout for Accel.
Originally from Palo Alto, California, Skylar graduated with a BS from Stanford University.
Dan Borok is a Managing Partner at nvp capital. Before co-founding nvp, Dan was a Partner at Millennium Technology Value Partners, where he focused on B2B software investing.
He’s been drawn to B2B software from the start—beginning his career in business operations at Google, where he had to evaluate, purchase, and use enterprise software (with varying degrees of success). He believes great software doesn’t just boost productivity—it makes people’s work lives better.
Dan aspires to take walking meetings but hasn’t found the right route yet.
He holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA from the University of Vermont.
Vaughn Crowe is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner at nvp capital, where he leads direct investments across the firm’s core themes, including B2B software and vertical AI. He has built a career supporting founders from the earliest stages, bringing a combination of operational experience, investment insight, and long-term partnership to every company he backs.
Prior to launching nvp, Vaughn served as Managing Director at Wesray Social Investments, the investment arm of Ray Chambers’s family office, where he worked across the capital spectrum—from seed and Series A to growth and buyout. During his time there, he also served as Executive Chair of a $300M consumer products company, where he led key operational initiatives and strategic direction.
Earlier in his career, Vaughn began at Chubb Insurance, where he served as a property and casualty underwriter and marketing manager.
Vaughn is Vice Chair of Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Hospital, and sits on the boards of several companies, including nvp capital portfolio companies Pair Team, Handspring Health, Ryse Marketplace, and Workgrounds.
He holds a BA in Political Science from Colgate University and attended Harvard Business School.
As one of the founding managing partners of nvp, Tom Wisniewski is now an Operating Partner, whose investment work is currently focused on B2B Commerce, B2B Marketplaces, and Enterprise Software. Previously, Tom was an entrepreneur and held senior positions in multiple VC-backed companies. Tom’s angel investments include Pond5 (sold to Stripe Group, 60x), Anvato (sold to Google, 19x), Jackpocket (85x). He serves on the board of nvp portfolio companies Volition, Gearflow, Agilis, and Wellsheet.
Today, Tom is active in several early-stage Angel and tech innovation groups, including the Black and Latino Angel Investment Fund in Newark. Tom’s passion lies in fostering collaboration within the VC and tech ecosystems, where he actively mentors aspiring entrepreneurs and investors. He also enjoys building in wood and stone, creating cocktails and fine food, and serving as the family Math/Science tutor.
Tom has an MBA from Dartmouth’s Tuck School of Business and a BA in Physics and Philosophy from Clark University.
Jennifer L. Solomon is an accomplished communications professional with experience in media strategy, community relations, and event planning and execution. Jen works with companies across the nvp portfolio as a resource on all communications and media matters, often guiding them through fundraising announcements and helping to promote their achievements to our communities of co-investors, LPs, and beyond. She also leads all media relations for nvp.
Jen is a graduate of SUNY Binghamton University and earned a Master’s Degree in Strategic Marketing Communication from Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business.
Brandi is the Community & Administrative Manager of nvp. She promotes a community culture that encourages morale.
Brandi studied performing arts and communications at HBCU Bethune Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL. She received her B.A. in Mass Communications-Broadcast Journalism Concentration. She is a proud member of Sigma Alpha Pi, The National Honor Society of Leadership and Success.
Aside from her work at nvp Brandi is a brand ambassador and has partnered with many luxury brands in Miami and New York. She is considered a micro-influencer and runs the “Places to go, people to meet” social media account where she highlights trendy places to visit, Instagram-worthy backgrounds, and people to know.
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