ROD HANSON
CEO
CITYSIDE FIBER
WHY: Leads Irvine-based internet service provider that is expanding across Orange County.
IN THE NEWS: Cityside Fiber wants to make Irvine one of the most connected cities in the U.S. Company is planning to invest more than $50M in Irvine’s high-speed network over the coming years. Ranked 11th largest telecom and wireless company in OC with 100 employees, up 41% as of September.
NOTABLE: Cityside raised a little over $100M in 2023; majority-owned by SDC Capital Partners, which provided the funding and is the primary equity investor. Hanson is a minority owner.
QUOTABLE: “We do intend to grow and expand throughout Southern California. All of our metrics for growth are on target.”
