John T. Kernan
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez Midi Corp.
Profil
Mr. John T.
Kernan is an Advisor at OCA Venture Partners LLC.
He is on the Board of Directors at Midi Corp.
Mr. Kernan has been instrumental in the successes of a host of computer software and internet businesses.
He built Lightspan (NASDAQ: LSPN) from a start-up to a $50+ million revenue public company before merging it with Plato Learning (NASDAQ: TUTR).
Previously, John founded Jostens Learning Corporation which he built from the ground up into the nation's largest education software business with revenues in excess of $200 million.
Mr. Kernan specializing in corporate development including startups, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, he also helped build Elemental Software (now part of Adobe Systems Incorporated), and helped to create Gill Management Services (now CSG Systems).
He serves as a director and investor on a number of other notable public and private internet software companies, including Varsity Group, Inc.
Postes actifs de John T. Kernan
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| Midi Corp. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 25/08/2009 |
Anciens postes connus de John T. Kernan
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Highedge, Inc.
 Highedge, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 2005, Brickfish is based on the idea that online social interactions between people are the most valuable commodity in the information age. These interactions are the source of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for traditional advertisers. Audiences are more fragmented, they have more complex choices about media consumption, and there's a whole new level of peer-to-peer connectivity. In the old world, marquee brands were able to rely on big budgets and large media spends to dominate consumer mindshare. In the newly leveled communications landscape, they began to see 'up and coming' brands with an understanding of the power of peer-to-peer interaction gaining name recognition and brand loyalty through online word of mouth. They found users sharing content and opinions about these new brands through online social media email, IM, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.- creating viral traction that resulted in mass media exposure without the traditional broadcast approach. The only element missing was the ability to measure ROI. | Fondateur | 02/05/2011 |
Varsity Group, Inc.
 Varsity Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Varsity Group, Inc. offers online textbooks and school supplies to private schools, colleges, and distance and continuing education markets. It also provides outsourcing solutions for the education institutions in the United States. The company was founded by Eric J. Kuhn, Bruce McNamer and Timothy J. Levy in 1997 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 15/04/2008 |
Edmentum, Inc.
 Edmentum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Edmentum, Inc. engages in the provision of online learning programs. It offers consulting, promote adaption, and custom plan services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 08/12/2005 |
Lightspan, Inc.
 Lightspan, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lightspan, Inc. provides curriculum-based educational software and Internet products and services | Président | 14/04/2005 |
Academic Systems Corp.
 Academic Systems Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Academic Systems Corp. provides interactive instructional software in mathematics and writing used in developmental and entry-level courses. The company was founded by John T. Kernan and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Fondateur | - |
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Edmentum, Inc.
Edmentum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Edmentum, Inc. engages in the provision of online learning programs. It offers consulting, promote adaption, and custom plan services. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN. | Technology Services |
Varsity Group, Inc.
Varsity Group, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Varsity Group, Inc. offers online textbooks and school supplies to private schools, colleges, and distance and continuing education markets. It also provides outsourcing solutions for the education institutions in the United States. The company was founded by Eric J. Kuhn, Bruce McNamer and Timothy J. Levy in 1997 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Technology Services |
Lightspan, Inc.
Lightspan, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lightspan, Inc. provides curriculum-based educational software and Internet products and services | Technology Services |
Highedge, Inc.
Highedge, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Founded in 2005, Brickfish is based on the idea that online social interactions between people are the most valuable commodity in the information age. These interactions are the source of unprecedented challenges and opportunities for traditional advertisers. Audiences are more fragmented, they have more complex choices about media consumption, and there's a whole new level of peer-to-peer connectivity. In the old world, marquee brands were able to rely on big budgets and large media spends to dominate consumer mindshare. In the newly leveled communications landscape, they began to see 'up and coming' brands with an understanding of the power of peer-to-peer interaction gaining name recognition and brand loyalty through online word of mouth. They found users sharing content and opinions about these new brands through online social media email, IM, YouTube, Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, etc.- creating viral traction that resulted in mass media exposure without the traditional broadcast approach. The only element missing was the ability to measure ROI. | Commercial Services |
Academic Systems Corp.
Academic Systems Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Academic Systems Corp. provides interactive instructional software in mathematics and writing used in developmental and entry-level courses. The company was founded by John T. Kernan and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
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