Jim Whims
Directeur/Bestuurslid bij SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
Vermogen: 2 M $ op 31-05-2024
Profiel
James L.
Whims founded Worlds of Wonder, Inc. Mr. Whims also currently works at Synaptics, Inc., as Independent Director from 2007, Digilens, Inc., as Director, Phizzle, Inc., as Director, Keyssa, Inc., as Director, Karmic Labs, Inc., as Director, ImpactXoft, Inc., as Director from 2010, Kuprion, Inc., as Director, Alsop Louie Management LLC, as Partner from 2009, TechFund Capital, as Venture Partner from 2011, and Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC, as Partner from 2010.
Mr. Whims also formerly worked at THQ, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 1997 to 2021, 3Dfx Interactive, Inc., as Director from 1996 to 2011, PortalPlayer, Inc., as Director, TAG Networks, Inc., as Executive Director, Twitch Interactive, Inc., as Director, Kidlandia, Inc., as Director, Gigex, Inc., as Director, NBX, Inc., as Director, Smith & Tinker, Inc., as Director, Boys Hope Girls Hope, as Board of Director, Ruckus Media Group, Inc., as Director, Software Toolworks, Inc., as Executive Vice President in 1993, Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC, as Executive Vice President from 1994 to 1996, and TechFund Europe Management SAS, as Venture Partner from 2011 to 2012.
Mr. Whims received his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and Masters Business Admin degree from the University of Arizona.
Bekende belangen in openbare bedrijven
| Onderneming | Datum | Aantal aandelen | Totale waarde | Waarderingsdatum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED
0.05% | 01-11-2023 | 19 326 ( 0.05% ) | 2 M $ | 31-05-2024 |
Actieve functies van Jim Whims
| Bedrijven | Functie | Begin |
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| SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 01-10-2007 |
Karmic Labs, Inc.
 Karmic Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Karmic Labs, Inc. provides budgeting solutions. The company founded by Ryan Weidenmiller, Chris Agerton and Garrett Blythe and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | - |
Digilens, Inc.
 Digilens, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Digilens, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets transparent liquid crystal displays. The firm also provides application specific optical elements for original equipment manufacturers in the consumer, automotive and specialty displays markets. The company was founded by Jonathan D. Waldern in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | - |
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC
 Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Alsop Louie Management LLC, Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC provides venture capital and investment services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01-02-2010 |
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 | 01-01-2009 |
Keyssa, Inc.
 Keyssa, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Keyssa, Inc. develops connectors. It offers wireless transfer of data and video between devices with speed. The company was founded by Gary McCormack and Ira Deyhimy in 2009 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | - |
Phizzle, Inc.
 Phizzle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Phizzle, Inc. operates a platform which delivers mobile marketing automation solutions. Its platform provides both proprietary and strategic partner, multi-channel marketing automation tools intended to engage, motivate and analyze fan identity profiles for sports properties, entertainment venues and consumer brands. The firm offers digital marketers with the opportunity to leverage the potential of highly evolved business analysis and the reach of the social web they require to manage the fan experience. The company was founded by Benjamin Davis III and Max Woon in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | - |
ImpactXoft, Inc.
 ImpactXoft, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ImpactXoft, Inc. provides information technology services. Its IX SPeeD suite enables industrial designers, product engineers, mold and tooling designers and tool manufacturers to work together. The company also offers software support services, including email and hotline technical support, maintenance upgrades, an online knowledgebase and account services. ImpactXoft was founded by Attilio Rimoldi and Martin Welch in June 1999 and is located in San Jose, CA. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 14-10-2010 |
TechFund Capital
 TechFund Capital Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Capital (TechFund Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Kurt A. Keilhacker. The firm is headquartered in Saratoga, California, with additional office on Paris, France. | Private Equity Investor | - |
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Opleiding van Jim Whims
| University of Arizona | Masters Business Admin |
| Northwestern University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Verwante bedrijven
| Beursgenoteerde bedrijven | 1 |
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| SYNAPTICS INCORPORATED | Electronic Technology |
| Bedrijven in privébezit | 24 |
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THQ, Inc.
 THQ, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services THQ Inc. was developed and published interactive entertainment software focused on the core gamer on all popular game systems. The company developed its products for all popular game systems, personal computers and wireless devices. The company was founded in 1989 and was headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA. | Technology Services |
PortalPlayer, Inc.
 PortalPlayer, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology PortalPlayer, Inc. designed and manufactured semiconductor and firmware components. The company offered software for original equipment manufacturers of personal media players and notebook computers with secondary displays. PortalPlayer was founded by John H. Mallard in 1999 and headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Electronic Technology |
TechFund Capital
TechFund Capital Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Capital (TechFund Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1997 by Kurt A. Keilhacker. The firm is headquartered in Saratoga, California, with additional office on Paris, France. | Finance |
ImpactXoft, Inc.
ImpactXoft, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ImpactXoft, Inc. provides information technology services. Its IX SPeeD suite enables industrial designers, product engineers, mold and tooling designers and tool manufacturers to work together. The company also offers software support services, including email and hotline technical support, maintenance upgrades, an online knowledgebase and account services. ImpactXoft was founded by Attilio Rimoldi and Martin Welch in June 1999 and is located in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
TechFund Europe Management SAS
 TechFund Europe Management SAS Investment ManagersFinance TechFund Europe Management SAS (TechFund Europe Management) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of TechFund Capital founded in 2000 by Jean-Michel Barbier and Kurt A. Keilhacker. The firm is headquartered in Paris. | Finance |
TAG Networks, Inc.
 TAG Networks, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TAG Networks, Inc. provides online games services through cable and satellite operators. Its programming features include puzzles, sports, cards, word games, trivia, action and arcade, and kids games. It also offers Hold 'Em Poker, backgammon, dominoes, and solitaire games. The company was founded by Robert Craig and Sangita Verma in May 2003 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Smith & Tinker, Inc.
 Smith & Tinker, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Smith & Tinker is creating connected entertainment products, that move seamlessly back and forth from online to offline, and immerse the audience in a community of fellow participants from around the world. It has assembled a world-class team of creative individuals from a wide range of disciplines. It endeavors to have a great deal of fun while working hard to reinvent play for the connected generation. Additional investors include Alsop Louie Partners and Foundry Corp | Consumer Durables |
NBX, Inc.
 NBX, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NBX, Inc. provided online sports entertainment services. The company was founded by Tobin J. Corey in September 2004 and was headquartered in Alameda, CA. | Technology Services |
| Software Toolworks, Inc. | Technology Services |
Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC
 Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC manufactures consumer electronics. The firm manufactures, distributes and markets the PSP Vita, Sony Playstation 3 and 4 consoles and accessories. The company was founded in May 1994 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Consumer Durables |
3Dfx Interactive, Inc.
 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 3Dfx Interactive, Inc. develops high performance, cost-effective graphic chips, graphic boards, software and related technology that enabled an interactive and realistic 3D experience across multiple hardware platforms. The company was founded on August 24, 1994 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
| Worlds of Wonder, Inc. | Consumer Durables |
| Gigex, Inc. | Commercial Services |
Ruckus Media Group, Inc.
 Ruckus Media Group, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ruckus Media Group, Inc. was a holding company, which engaged in the development of applications for mobile devices. It created interactive applications for mobile devices designed to entertain and educate children. The firm was reinventing family entertainment and taking it on the road with original apps for iPad, iPhone, Android, and other mobile media platforms. The company was founded in 2010 and was headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Technology Services |
Kidlandia, Inc.
 Kidlandia, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Kidlandia, Inc. provides personalized maps of imaginary kingdoms for children's rooms. It provides posters, fine art prints, canvas door hangers, scrolls, growth charts, and wrapped canvas. The company was founded on July 10, 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA | Consumer Durables |
Phizzle, Inc.
Phizzle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Phizzle, Inc. operates a platform which delivers mobile marketing automation solutions. Its platform provides both proprietary and strategic partner, multi-channel marketing automation tools intended to engage, motivate and analyze fan identity profiles for sports properties, entertainment venues and consumer brands. The firm offers digital marketers with the opportunity to leverage the potential of highly evolved business analysis and the reach of the social web they require to manage the fan experience. The company was founded by Benjamin Davis III and Max Woon in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Keyssa, Inc.
Keyssa, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Keyssa, Inc. develops connectors. It offers wireless transfer of data and video between devices with speed. The company was founded by Gary McCormack and Ira Deyhimy in 2009 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Twitch Interactive, Inc.
 Twitch Interactive, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Twitch Interactive, Inc. engages in the provision of live video network services. Its products include bits, subs, turbo, prime, extensions, and sings. The company was founded by Kyle Vogt, Nathaniel Justin Kan, Emmett Shear, and Michael Seibel in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, 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 |
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC
Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Alsop Louie Management LLC, Alsop Louie Partners 1 LLC provides venture capital and investment services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
Digilens, Inc.
Digilens, Inc. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Digilens, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets transparent liquid crystal displays. The firm also provides application specific optical elements for original equipment manufacturers in the consumer, automotive and specialty displays markets. The company was founded by Jonathan D. Waldern in 2003 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Distribution Services |
Karmic Labs, Inc.
Karmic Labs, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Karmic Labs, Inc. provides budgeting solutions. The company founded by Ryan Weidenmiller, Chris Agerton and Garrett Blythe and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | |
Kuprion, Inc.
 Kuprion, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Kuprion, Inc. develops and manufactures inks and pastes. The firm specializes in the formulation and licensing of nano copper inks and pastes. The firm offers The company was founded by Alfred A. Zinn in 2016 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Process Industries |
