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Mr. Leonard J.
Brody is Co-Founder & Principal at GrowLab Ventures, Inc. He co-founded GrowLab Ventures in May 2011.
Much critical acclaim has followed him in his endeavours.
At Onvia, where he was part of the initial executive, the company was voted Canada’s number one start-up in 2000 and subsequently closed a $240 Million IPO on NASDAQ.
In 2004, he co-founded and was CEO of NowPublic.com, which is a a pioneer in the field of citizen journalism.
The company was named as one of the top 50 websites in the world by Time Magazine.
NowPublic.com was also inducted into the Newseum in Washington and was recently acquired by the Anschutz Corporation.
Currently, he holds the title as President of the Clarity Digital Group that is responsible for overseeing one of the largest online news conglomerates in the world, including Examiner.com and NowPublic.
The two combined share over 20 million unique visitors a month and exceed 200,000 contributors.
Mr. Brody also acts as an advisor to venture capital funds in the US, Europe, and Asia.
Throughout his career, he has advised several companies including the Associated Press, Alliance Atlantis, Derby County Football Club, Coventry City Football Club, and MTV Enterprises.
In addition, he was the Senior Technology Advisor to the Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs & Internationl Trade.
Currently, he is a Senior Advisor to the Canadian Ministry of International Trade and a Director of Canada’s largest technology Association, CATA.
Mr. Brody holds an Honour Bachelor of Arts from Queen University, a law degree from Osgoode Hall, and is a graduate from the Private Equity Course at Harvard Business School.
Eerdere bekende functies van Leonard J. Brody
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GrowLab Ventures, Inc.
 GrowLab Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2011, GrowLab Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital and business accelerator firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia. | Oprichter | 19-08-2014 |
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.
 Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Its channels include Showcase, Food Network, HGTV, Slice, History Television, Showcase Diva, BBC Canada, BBC Kids, National Geographic Channel, IFC, Discovery Health, and Fine Living. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Directeur/Bestuurslid | 20-08-2007 |
Foodee Media, Inc.
 Foodee Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Foodee Media, Inc. provides an online service for the group ordering of food from local restaurants. It creates playlists for weekly events at the office that keep employees looking forward to their next meal; and coordinates alcohol and birthday cake deliveries to cover users’ special occasion office needs. The company was founded by Boris Wertz, Lenonard Brody, Debbie Landa, Jason Bailey and Jon Cartwright in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Oprichter | - |
Cardinal Venture Capital
 Cardinal Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Cardinal Venture Capital is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2000.The Firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Marqui, Inc.
 Marqui, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Marqui, Inc. provides software marketing automation services. The company was founded on January 31, 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Opleiding van Leonard J. Brody
| Queen's University | Undergraduate Degree |
| York University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Osgoode Hall Law School | Graduate Degree |
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| SONIC FOUNDRY, INC. | Technology Services |
| Bedrijven in privébezit | 11 |
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| Onvia.com, Inc. /Canadian Operations/ | Technology Services |
Ipreo Holdings LLC
 Ipreo Holdings LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ipreo Holdings LLC provides market intelligence, deal execution platforms and investor communications solutions. Its services include markets analytics, investment community profiles and contact information, deals data, data feeds and entity data management solutions. The firm has offices in New York, London, Maryland, and Delhi. The company was founded on December 18, 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
GrowthWorks Capital Ltd.
 GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance GrowthWorks Capital Ltd. (GrowthWorks) is a venture capital firm founded in 1992 by David Levi. The firm is headquartered in Vancouver, Columbia with additionaal offices in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and Ontario. | Finance |
The Derby County Football Club Ltd.
 The Derby County Football Club Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Derby County Football Club Ltd. engages in the ownership and operation of a footclub club. It conducts games in the Pride Park Stadium. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in Derby, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc.
Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Alliance Atlantis Communications, Inc. produces and distributes television programming and motion pictures. Its channels include Showcase, Food Network, HGTV, Slice, History Television, Showcase Diva, BBC Canada, BBC Kids, National Geographic Channel, IFC, Discovery Health, and Fine Living. The company was founded by Michael I. M. MacMillan in 1985 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consumer Services |
CanWest Global Communications Corp.
 CanWest Global Communications Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services Canwest Global Communications Corp. operates one conventional television network in Canada, Global Television and 19 of Canada's most popular specialty channels, including HGTV, Mystery TV, National Geographic Channel, Showcase, History and TVtropolis. Beyond the airwaves and cable TV, the company launches an extensive lineup of full episode programs online of fan favorite shows. It was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Canada | Consumer Services |
NowPublic Technologies, Inc.
 NowPublic Technologies, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NowPublic Technologies, Inc. owns and operates a social news website. It is a participatory news network which mobilizes an army of reporters to cover the events. The company was founded by Michael Tippett, Leonard J. Brody and Michael E. Meyers in 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Marqui, Inc.
Marqui, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Marqui, Inc. provides software marketing automation services. The company was founded on January 31, 2005 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Cardinal Venture Capital
Cardinal Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Cardinal Venture Capital is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 2000.The Firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
GrowLab Ventures, Inc.
GrowLab Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2011, GrowLab Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital and business accelerator firm located in Vancouver, British Columbia. | Finance |
Foodee Media, Inc.
Foodee Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Foodee Media, Inc. provides an online service for the group ordering of food from local restaurants. It creates playlists for weekly events at the office that keep employees looking forward to their next meal; and coordinates alcohol and birthday cake deliveries to cover users’ special occasion office needs. The company was founded by Boris Wertz, Lenonard Brody, Debbie Landa, Jason Bailey and Jon Cartwright in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
