Eric Weiss
Game Producer, General Partner, Fund Manager
- Role
- Founder and General Partner at Top Cap
- Location
- Eau Claire, WI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eric Weiss
Top Cap Legends Fund I brings A List, Legendary virtual talent to exclusive venues worldwide. Eric is the founder and Fund Manager of the Top Cap Funds and heads Investor Relations and the General Partnership.As a true visionary entrepreneur and C-level executive, Eric has been at the forefront of many breakthrough technologies over the last three decades including Mobile Application Development, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Digital Manufacturing, Internet Development, Computer Graphics, Film, TV and Game Production, and Social Media Applications.Eric has led many companies and projects from startup to explosive growth and has a gift for recruiting and bringing together highly motivated, skilled, and effective teams. Eric uses agile development and lean manufacturing techniques to energize and facilitate teams, maximize productivity, and empower stakeholders. A veteran and founder of many startups that have seen failure, growth, and successful exits. Eric has also excelled in larger corporations including Sony, Square USA, EA, and Boeing. Eric builds strong, loyal teams that execute inspiring visions and achieve far-reaching results. Eric has a relentless drive for excellence, efficiency, and a passion for his work. Eric\'s energy is captivating, brings a clear vision, and keeps teams focused on the steps to success while maximizing the effectiveness and efficiencies of capital.The projects that Eric has been involved in have revenues measured in the Billions of dollars including Academy Award-winning Films, Emmy Award-winning TV shows, and Game of The Year Winning Video Games. Eric has also achieved recognition in entrepreneurial awards and grants from Microsoft and Google startup divisions.Eric was awarded and co-authored a groundbreaking US Patent for G-Commerce (Game Commerce). https://patents.justia.com/inventor/eric-weiss
Experience
Founder and General Partner
Aug 2023 — Present · US
Top Cap FundsFund Manager at Top Cap, leading a venture strategy targeting revenue-producing growth companies within the broader AI and robotics ecosystem. Focused on “picks and shovels” opportunities across adjacent sectors, including thermal management, water and fluid systems, precision components, and industrial supply chains that underpin next-generation compute and automation. Prioritizes durable businesses with strong unit economics and clear paths to scale.
Education
University of Arizona
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
1985 — 1990
Skills
- Post Production
- Computer Graphics
- Contract Negotiation
- Premiere
- Digital Painting
- Game Design
- Mobile Application Development
- Level Design
- Scrum
- Video Games
- Feature Films
- Film
- Patents
- 3d
- Animation
- Modeling
- 3d Modeling
- Cloud Computing
- Rendering
- Visual Effects
- Lighting
- Pre-Visualization
- Compositing
- Autodesk Motionbuilder
- Special Effects
- Unity3d
- Concept Design
- Producing
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital Compositing
- Cinematics
- Character Animation
- Project Management
- Storyboarding
- Traditional Animation
- After Effects
- Motion Graphics
- Computer Animation
- 3d Studio Max
- Maya
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