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Vertical Data

Powering the Future of AI Infrastructure

At Vertical Data, we are redefining the AI and data center supply chain. As AI demand accelerates, the industry needs an integrated approach—one that seamlessly combines hardware, software, and services. We provide the infrastructure that enables high-performance AI computing while ensuring scalability and efficiency.

What We Do

Hardware provisioning

Rapid access to cutting-edge AI equipment

Data center integration

Power, colocation, and infrastructure management

Managed services

End-to-end deployment and optimization

Full-stack AI solutions

Tailored technology stacks for business use cases

The Vertical Data Advantage

We specialize in supporting a global customer base - from large metro areas to smaller emerging markets, ensuring that underserved regions gain access to the compute power required for AI inference and high-performance workloads

Industry-Leading Team

Our global team brings 100+ years of experience in AI, hardware, and data center infrastructure, with leadership roles at firms including Google, Dell, and Goldman Sachs.

Team

Deven Soni

CEO and Founder with a background as an M&A Investment Banker at Lazard and a member of Tech Private Equity teams at Goldman Sachs and Highland Capital Partners. He co-founded Wired Investors and Snowball Industries, leading multiple acquisitions and integrations, and served as founding COO of Tokens.com.

Christopher Creatura

CFO/COO & co-founder. He previously served as CFO at Live Patrol, VP of Growth at Bluefin Trading, and an Operating Partner at Enduring Ventures. With a background in investment banking at BofA Merrill Lynch and M&A advisory at Deloitte, he also founded Conway Merchants, a boutique merchant bank. He is a CPA, CA, with extensive experience in M&A, capital markets, and venture investing.

Jesse Nickel

Senior executive specializing in data center development and consulting for high-density clients, with roles in equipment sourcing and replacement. He has held executive positions at Validus Power, Hut8, Console Inc., and Convergent Telecom. ‍

Hamid Djam

SVP of Technology, Cloud, and AI. With over 20 years of experience in Big Data, AI, and Analytics, he has led AI-driven strategies across industries such as Utilities, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, and Manufacturing. Previously, he served as CTO of Analytics & AI at Dell EMC. Hamid is also the founder of Cognify AI Consulting.

Gaylen Brown

Vice President of Supply Chain. He spent 13 years at Google and 3 years at Yahoo, leading large-scale infrastructure projects, managing budgets over $150M, and leading global supply chain and data center transitions. He has played a key role in optimizing enterprise operations and driving innovation in complex technology environments.

Garrett Kosowan

Business Development Director, specializing in data center and IT infrastructure solutions. With a background in international business and tax law, he has worked across energy, technology, and trade sectors. Prior to Vertical Data, he held roles at WiredRE and CNRS, focusing on compute advisory and global business strategy.

Nazia Chaity

Account Executive, Business Development. She brings a strategic approach to sales and client relations. She was a Regional Account Manager at Cogent Communications, earning the President’s Club award for top sales performance. She also held roles in investor relations at Citco and personal banking at BMO. Nazia holds a BCom in Law & Business Management with a minor in Financial Management from Ryerson University (TMU).

 
Keith Ellis

Director of Business Development, leveraging years of experience in driving growth and strategic partnerships. Prior to joining Vertical Data, he held leadership roles at RWS Group, LanguageLine Solutions, TransPerfect, and Honeywell, where he specialized in business development, sales, and client engagement across diverse industries.

Paula Micheltorena

Executive Assistant with a strong background in administrative coordination and executive support. Paula manages scheduling, communications, and day-to-day operations to help ensure the team stays organized and efficient. She brings a calm and reliable presence to the office, supporting leadership and contributing to smooth internal workflows.

 
Trevor Koverko

Web3 entrepreneur and investor, founder of Polymath / Polymesh, a blockchain infrastructure company and co-founder of Tokens.com, which reached a peak market cap of $400 million. He now leads SapienAI, a data marketplace for AI models. Trevor has backed over 60 startups, including EigenLayer and SEI.

Daniel Herrera

A strategic partner to the executive team, the Chief of Staff drives cross-functional alignment, streamlines operations, and ensures key initiatives stay on track. With a focus on communication, efficiency, and organizational growth, they help turn vision into execution across the company.

 
Gerardo Watson

With deep experience in organizational management, cross-functional coordination, and strategic planning, He acts as a trusted advisor and force multiplier to executive leadership. Gerardo excels at streamlining processes, leading high-impact initiatives, and ensuring clarity and focus across teams—enabling organizations to scale efficiently and execute with precision.

Board of Directors

Deven Soni

CEO and Founder with a background as an M&A Investment Banker at Lazard and a member of Tech Private Equity teams at Goldman Sachs and Highland Capital Partners. He co-founded Wired Investors and Snowball Industries, leading multiple acquisitions and integrations, and served as founding COO of Tokens.com.

David Hackett

A Chieff Financial Officer with experience operating high growth companies as a "second in command". An innovative strategic thinker; a focused, results-oriented problem solver; a solid communicator with strong leadership abilities; a highly motivated entreprenurial person who is not afraid to "roll up his sleeves"

Jaime Leverton

Jaime Leverton is the former CEO of Hut8, a top publicly traded Bitcoin miner. She previously served as the Chief Commercial Officer at eStruxture, a leading network of Canadian data centers.

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