Jim Pastoriza tends to back behind-the-scenes infrastructure for businesses—like security, IT automation, and workflow tools for managed service providers—often spotting problems like outdated systems or new security risks before they become widely recognized, as seen in his investments in BlackCloak, Liongard, Rewst, UPshow, and Pickup. With a sales and operations background from AT&T and Lucent rather than a finance-first path, he has helped lead more than 15 successful exits and often joins company boards after investing, showing a hands-on approach to building the businesses he backs.