Jim Ward
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc.
Profil
Jim Ward is a Venture Partner.
He has worked with Alsop Louie portfolio companies such as Gowalla, Framehawk, Next Big Sound, Ruckus, Zephyr, Niantic Labs, Mixed Dimensions, and Meow Wolf.
Ward is currently the Chief Content Officer at Meow Wolf and a member of the Office of the CEO.
Prior to joining Meow Wolf, Ward spent more than seven years as the President and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony Association.
Under his leadership, the Symphony underwent a rapid and comprehensive transformation establishing the financial stability of the Association.
Prior to joining Alsop Louie, Ward was President of LucasArts and Sr. Vice President of Lucasfilm, Ltd., where he was responsible for the business growth of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” franchises across the motion picture, television, home video and video game revenue streams.
Ward’s thirty-year business career began in advertising.
As an advertising executive, Ward led many major global product introductions including Apple Computer’s original PowerBook, Microsoft’s Windows ’95 with the Rolling Stones and Nike’s introduction of Tiger Woods.
Currently, Ward is a Governor appointed member of the Arizona Zanjeros State CEO Leadership Team, a Secretary of State appointed member of the Technology, Transparency and Commerce Council, and he is on the Board of Directors of the Electronic Media Association and a negotiating team member.
He earned a B.A.
from Hanover College and a Master of International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Postes actifs de Jim Ward
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Alsop Louie Management LLC
 Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Management LLC (Alsop Louie Partners ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2008 |
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc.
 LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc. operates a cyber-security software company. It products include scoutPRIME, scoutTHREAT, and Aeonik Security Fabric. Its services include managed threat intelligence, finished intelligence, and credential monitoring. The company was founded by Leif Claesson, Alex Hartman, Brian Garmey, and Derek Gabbard in 2009 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/02/2021 |
Niantic, Inc.
 Niantic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Niantic, Inc. operates as an augmented reality (AR) and mobile real-world company. Its platform, Niantic Real World, manages shared state, communication, security, mapping, and AR functionality. It powers the AR games Pokemon GO, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The company was founded by John Hanke and Phil Keslin in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/02/2017 |
Anciens postes connus de Jim Ward
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Meow Wolf, Inc.
 Meow Wolf, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Meow Wolf, Inc. operates as an arts and entertainment firm. The firm develops interactive technologies. Its projects include omega mart, nucleotide, house of eternal return, the due return, and glitteropolis. The company was founded by Vincent Kadlubek, Sean Di Ianni, Caity Kennedy, Matt King, Benji Geary and Corvas Kent Brinkerhoff in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/10/2021 |
Integral Reality Labs, Inc.
 Integral Reality Labs, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Integral Reality Labs, Inc. provides design tools for game developers and publishers. Its products include MakePrintable, Hackatari and GamePrint. The company was founded by Baha Abunojaim and Muhannad Taslaq and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 01/08/2021 |
Phoenix Symphony Association
 Phoenix Symphony Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Symphony Association operates as a performing arts organization. It offers education and health and wellness programs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Directeur Général | 31/12/2018 |
Gowalla Exploration, Inc.
 Gowalla Exploration, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Gowalla Exploration, Inc. provides augmented reality social game platform services. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2011 |
BBDO Worldwide, Inc.
 BBDO Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services BBDO Worldwide, Inc. provides advertising services. It offers creative development services using television, print and other media. The company also provides campaign planning, management services, and other brand promotion services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/1994 |
Formation de Jim Ward
| Thunderbird School of Global Management | Undergraduate Degree |
| Hanover College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 10 |
|---|---|
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc.
LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services LookingGlass Cyber Solutions, Inc. operates a cyber-security software company. It products include scoutPRIME, scoutTHREAT, and Aeonik Security Fabric. Its services include managed threat intelligence, finished intelligence, and credential monitoring. The company was founded by Leif Claesson, Alex Hartman, Brian Garmey, and Derek Gabbard in 2009 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
BBDO Worldwide, Inc.
BBDO Worldwide, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services BBDO Worldwide, Inc. provides advertising services. It offers creative development services using television, print and other media. The company also provides campaign planning, management services, and other brand promotion services. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Commercial Services |
LucasArts Entertainment Co. LLC
 LucasArts Entertainment Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services LucasArts Entertainment Co. LLC develops and publishes interactive entertainment software. Its games include blend 3-D animation, interactive digital sound, live action video, and visual effects. The company was founded by George Lucas in May 1982 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Lucasfilm Animation Ltd.
 Lucasfilm Animation Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lucasfilm Animation Ltd. produces digital animation feature films and as well as content for television programs and games. It offers services in different parts of the Untied States. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA. | Consumer Services |
Alsop Louie Management LLC
Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Management LLC (Alsop Louie Partners ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Phoenix Symphony Association
Phoenix Symphony Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Phoenix Symphony Association operates as a performing arts organization. It offers education and health and wellness programs. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ. | Consumer Services |
Niantic, Inc.
Niantic, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Niantic, Inc. operates as an augmented reality (AR) and mobile real-world company. Its platform, Niantic Real World, manages shared state, communication, security, mapping, and AR functionality. It powers the AR games Pokemon GO, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. The company was founded by John Hanke and Phil Keslin in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Integral Reality Labs, Inc.
Integral Reality Labs, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Integral Reality Labs, Inc. provides design tools for game developers and publishers. Its products include MakePrintable, Hackatari and GamePrint. The company was founded by Baha Abunojaim and Muhannad Taslaq and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Meow Wolf, Inc.
Meow Wolf, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Meow Wolf, Inc. operates as an arts and entertainment firm. The firm develops interactive technologies. Its projects include omega mart, nucleotide, house of eternal return, the due return, and glitteropolis. The company was founded by Vincent Kadlubek, Sean Di Ianni, Caity Kennedy, Matt King, Benji Geary and Corvas Kent Brinkerhoff in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Consumer Services |
Gowalla Exploration, Inc.
Gowalla Exploration, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Gowalla Exploration, Inc. provides augmented reality social game platform services. | Technology Services |
