IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCA Venture Group (TCA VG) has announced its Leadership Team for 2025. The organization has elected Dave de Csepel as chair and Lisa Walker as vice chair to its Board of Governors. TCA VG also announced that Lee Gordon will take the reins as president of Pasadena Angels and as such, is a new member of TCA VG’s Board of Governors.
Mr. de Csepel has extensive experience in leading companies and angel investing. A serial entrepreneur for more than two decades, he currently serves on boards and as an advisor to many startups. He was vice chair of TCA VG in 2024 and is chairman emeritus of Pasadena Angels, having served as its chairman from 2019-22. Mr. de Csepel’s primary goal for this year will be expanding the TCA VG brand, including co-branding with other angel groups across the country, and strengthening relationships within the organization’s growing networks.
“It’s an honor to lead one of the most prominent angel investment groups in the U.S.,” said Mr. De Csepel. “Our six networks plus an angel accelerator group, bring together experienced investors eager to partner with visionary entrepreneurs shaping the companies of tomorrow. Together, we aim to foster innovation, create value, and expand TCA VG’s impact in 2025 and beyond.”
Ms. Walker has had a passion for startups and investing in companies since her early 20’s, with two successful technology company exits, through IPO and acquisition. After more than 30 years’ experience in entrepreneurship and investing, she became TCA-Orange County’s first woman president in 2022 -2023.
Mr. Gordon will bring his legal expertise and passion for empowering innovation and entrepreneurship to TCA VG’s Board of Governors. As a member of Pasadena Angels, he served as its screening committee chair, as a managing member of a Fund Engagement Committee, and on due diligence deal teams.
The full voting list of the 2025 TCA VG Board of Governors is:
Chair: Dave de Csepel
Vice-Chair: Lisa Walker
Past Chair: Sunny Singh
Treasurer/CFO: Volker Huether
Secretary/Special Advisor: Jeff Lapin
TCA-Orange County Network President: Pat Hwang
TCA-Los Angeles Network President: Parisa Khosropour
Pasadena Angels Network President: Lee Gordon
MEDA Network President: Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh
TCA-Inland Empire Network President: Mike Napoli
TCA Southeast Network President: Chris Fey
Strategic Fund Management: Dave Berkus
Strategic Fund Management: Ken Borkan
Partnerships: David Friedman
Marketing/Branding: John Harbison
About TCA Venture Group:
Founded as Tech Coast Angels in 1997, Tech Coast Angels Venture Group (TCA VG) has invested approximately $275 million in more than 560 companies, attracting an additional $2.2 billion in capital. TCA VG is a key seed and early-stage funding source, with more than 400 accredited investors in seven member networks: TCA-Los Angeles, TCA-Orange County, TCA-Inland Empire, TCA Southeast, Pasadena Angels, MEDA Angels, and Pegasus Angel Accelerator. TCA VG members, including founders and business leaders, deliver more than capital — providing counsel, mentorship, and access to extensive networks.
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For more information, please contact:
Kimber Smith Fidler for TCA VG
[email protected]
(775) 298 5260
SOURCE TCA Venture Group
