Peter Goldberg is the founder of venture capital firm PLG Ventures , which focuses on funding early-stage, highly innovative companies. Goldberg’s educational and professional backgrounds in banking—including master’s degree in leadership development, his MBA in organizational behavior, and his tenure as the president and CEO of AmTrust Bank—have helped him become a fixture in Southern California’s venture capital scene. Goldberg is also a budding TV personality through his regular appearances on Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch. Ajey Kaushal is the Chief of Staff for Topa Equities, a Southern California-based diversified holding company, where he supports a portfolio of more than 20 subsidiary entities across business strategy, performance management, and organizational culture. Previously, he was an associate for PLG Ventures, where he led the firm’s investment focus across consumer verticals.