MEET THE PARTY STARTERS

Mikey Sorboro is the founder of Mikey’s Late Night Slice, professional pizza enthusiast, accidental businessman, and firm believer that great things happen when you give a damn about people. What started as a late-night pizza window in the Short North district of Columbus, Ohio has grown into a cult-favorite brand fueled by creativity, hustle, hospitality, and a healthy disregard for the phrase “that’s how it’s always been done.”

Mikey has spent the last two decades building companies where weird is welcome, culture matters, and people come before anything else. While other businesses chase trends, he’s focused on building teams, creating opportunities, and making sure guests leave with a story worth telling.

When he’s not dreaming up the next big idea, opening restaurants, or talking shop with his team, you’ll find him spending time with his family, working out, traveling, or chasing whatever challenge has his attention this week.

Bryce Ungerott is a Founding Partner of Mikey's Late Night Slice and a lifelong builder of businesses that start from nothing and grow into something memorable.

Bryce's entrepreneurial journey began in 2002 as a Founding Partner of Xcelerate Media, Inc., a technology firm focused on customized e-learning, interactive marketing, and mobile solutions. With no funding, no clients, and no products, the team signed its first $1 million contract within 10 months—setting the tone for Bryce's career-long preference for rolling up sleeves and figuring it out as they go.

In 2009, Bryce brought that same scrappy mindset to the food world, opening the very first Late Night Slice location in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio. Once again, the business launched with no funding, no partners, and no equipment—just a strong vision and a willingness to work late, very late.

The shop quickly became Columbus's go-to spot for post-midnight pizza, and under Bryce's operational leadership, Late Night Slice has grown into 13+ locations across multiple cities, supporting four distinct brands.

While the numbers are impressive, Bryce is most proud of the team and careers built along the way. Today, the company employs more than 200 team members and continues to grow with a culture rooted in opportunity, creativity, and hustle.

David is an experienced CFO who has worked in the restaurant area full-time since 2005 at two successful brands, City Barbeque from 2005–2017 and Condado Tacos from 2017–2024. City Barbeque currently has 75+ locations, and Condado Tacos has 50+.

In both cases David joined with 4 locations. In both situations a Private Equity Exit occurred: City Barbeque in June 2016 and Condado Tacos in February 2020.

David has been working with Mikey’s Late Night Slice since 2024 as their CFO and as a part of their advisory board.

Mike joined the Late Night Slice team in August of 2022 after 3 years as Director of Operations at Down the Street Eats Restaurant Company, located in Winter Park, Colorado.

Prior to that Mike was with Cameron Mitchell Restaurants for 23 years where he worked his way up from dishwasher to a Regional Chef and Purchasing Director role. He opened 15 locations all across the country with CMR, mostly with the Ocean Prime concept.

While Mike cut his teeth in the kitchen, he found his true love managing both FOH and BOH operations and assisting with NRO design and construction.

Crystal Vause is equal parts marketing strategist, community connector, and professional hype woman who knows how to turn great ideas into unforgettable experiences.

With more than 20 years of experience building brands, leading events, and creating buzz, Crystal has helped businesses grow by bringing people together and creating authentic connections that last long after the event is over.

Known for her creativity, energy, and ability to make things happen, she believes the best marketing starts with genuine relationships—and maybe a little fun along the way. From big campaigns to local collaborations, she’s always looking for new ways to bring people together and leave a lasting impression.

When she’s not dreaming up her next crazy idea, she’s likely cheering on her girls at the soccer field, singing Country Roads at a local dive, or walking a sandy beach.

A 15-year Late Night Slice veteran, Shandi brings 9 years of HR experience and a strong focus on company culture, fostering community, and building powerhouse teams that take our restaurants to the next level of Pizza Party.

Whether they're supporting restaurant leaders, helping recruit awesome talent, or protecting the culture that makes Late Night Slice feel like Late Night Slice, Shandi is focused on making sure people have the support and opportunity they need to grow.