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Jim Balsillie
Président chez
MAGNET FORENSICS INC.
Profil
James Laurence Balsillie is the founder of The Centre for International Governance Innovation (founded in 2002) where he serves as Chairman since 2010.
He is also the founder of Institute For New Economic Thinking (founded in 2009).
In addition, Balsillie was the founder of BlackBerry Ltd. (founded in 1984) where he held the title of Director in 2012.
Dr. Balsillie is also the founder of The Children's Museum, Council of Canadian Innovators, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Centre For Digital Rights, Arctic Research Foundation, and CIO Strategy Council.
His current job(s) include Chairman at Canadian International Council, Chairman at Magnet Forensics, Inc. since 2014, Trustee at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Advisor at Maverix Private Equity.
Balsillie's former job(s) include Chairman at Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Director at Clearnet Communications, Inc., Director at IGLOO, Inc., Director & Executive Vice President at Sutherland-Shultz Ltd., Independent Director at MDA Ltd., Principal at Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri), Advisor at J.
L.
Albright Venture Partners, Inc., Advisor at RBC Technology Ventures, Inc., Principal at Prudential-Bache Securities Canada Ltd., and Member-Supervisory Board at Citadele Banka AS.
Regarding education, Dr. Balsillie holds an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Postes actifs de Jim Balsillie
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNET FORENSICS INC. | Président | 03/07/2014 |
CIO Strategy Council
 CIO Strategy Council Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides information about casinos | Fondateur | - |
Council of Canadian Innovators
 Council of Canadian Innovators Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a member-based organization dedicated to reshaping innovation policy and supporting local scale-ups to foster economic growth | Fondateur | - |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as global network of policy research centers | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Canadian International Council
 Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization that promotes research and dialogue on international affairs | Président | - |
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
 The Centre for International Governance Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research on global economy, politics and law | Fondateur | 10/08/2009 |
Maverix Private Equity
 Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity invests in companies located in Canada and the United States with a revenue of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies with operations in the fields of healthcare & wellness, financial services, transportation & logistics, and retail sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm acquires minority interests. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Anciens postes connus de Jim Balsillie
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada
 Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund services which supports Canadian clean-tech projects and coach the companies | Président | 26/06/2019 |
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Directeur Général | 23/01/2012 |
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Formation de Jim Balsillie
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
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Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
65
Relations au 1er degré
26
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 26 |
|---|---|
Clearnet Communications, Inc.
 Clearnet Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides wireless communications services | Communications |
BlackBerry Ltd.
 BlackBerry Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides intelligent security software services for mobile communications | Technology Services |
The Descartes Systems Group, Inc.
 The Descartes Systems Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs and develops software solution | Technology Services |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri)
 Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting, audit, tax and business consulting services | Commercial Services |
J. L. Albright Venture Partners, Inc.
 J. L. Albright Venture Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J. L. Albright Venture Partners (JLA Ventures) targets non-control investments in software-as-a-service (SaaS), digital media and mobile applications/services. The firm focuses on companies with superior technologies, sustainable competitive advantage and exceptional growth prospects. Investments typically range from $500,000 to $10 million, with an initial investment averaging $2 million to $5 million. They provide long-term capital for growth purpose and expect to exit their investments through an IPO or an outright sale of the business. | Finance |
RBC Technology Ventures, Inc.
 RBC Technology Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance RBC Technology Ventures specializes in investments in technology for the financial services industry and financial services enabled by technology. The firm considers investment opportunities throughout North America. They often syndicate their investments with other financial investors who will actively participate in the growth and development of the company. Initial investments typically range from $4 million to $6 million. RBC Technology Ventures actively participates on their portfolio companies' boards of directors. | Finance |
University of Toronto
 University of Toronto Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Prudential-Bache Securities Canada Ltd. | |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as global network of policy research centers | Commercial Services |
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
The Centre for International Governance Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research on global economy, politics and law | Commercial Services |
Canadian International Council
Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a organization that promotes research and dialogue on international affairs | Commercial Services |
IGLOO, Inc.
 IGLOO, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a digital workplace platform | Technology Services |
Sutherland-Shultz Ltd. | |
The Children's Museum | |
Citadele Banka AS
 Citadele Banka AS Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides fund services which supports Canadian clean-tech projects and coach the companies | Commercial Services |
Magnet Forensics, Inc.
 Magnet Forensics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops digital investigation software solutions | Technology Services |
Institute For New Economic Thinking
 Institute For New Economic Thinking Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in research, development and share ideas related to economic challenges | Commercial Services |
Council of Canadian Innovators
Council of Canadian Innovators Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a member-based organization dedicated to reshaping innovation policy and supporting local scale-ups to foster economic growth | Commercial Services |
MDA Ltd.
 MDA Ltd. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures satellite systems & components and geointelligence equipment and provides space robotic engineering services | Electronic Technology |
Balsillie School of International Affairs
 Balsillie School of International Affairs Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Maverix Private Equity
Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity invests in companies located in Canada and the United States with a revenue of USD 10 - 100 million. The firm targets companies with operations in the fields of healthcare & wellness, financial services, transportation & logistics, and retail sectors. It provides financing for growth stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 20 - 100 million. The firm acquires minority interests. | Finance |
Centre For Digital Rights
 Centre For Digital Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Centre for Digital Rights is a company that operates in the Photography Studio industry. The company was founded by James Laurence Balsillie. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
CIO Strategy Council
CIO Strategy Council Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a platform that provides information about casinos | Technology Services |
Arctic Research Foundation |
