Bill Gross
Founder at Energy Vault SA
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California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 41 |
Idealab Corp.
Idealab Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Idealab Corp (Idealab) is a venture capital subsidiary of Idealab Holdings LLC founded in 1996 by Bill Gross and Marcia Goodstein. The firm is headquartered in Pasadena, California.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 28 |
Public Company | Engineering & Construction | 19 | |
Overture Services, Inc.
Overture Services, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Overture Services, Inc. provides commercial search services on the Internet. It used to provide search-driven targeted advertising services to its customers. It also used to distributes text-based advertising based on keywords that typically appears next to online content. It also used to operates the AltaVista.com and AlltheWeb.com web sites. It was acquired by Yahoo! in 2003. It was founded in the year 1997. It was headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 17 |
UM, Inc. (California)
UM, Inc. (California) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services UM, Inc. develops advertising solutions and feature-rich mobile applications. It delivers compelling and engaging ads that its audience wants to engage with by leveraging its wealth of data and targeting intent via social signals. The firm specializes in mobile marketing, application marketing and advertising, data management and data science. The company was founded in April 2010 by William T. Gross and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 14 |
Perfect Market, Inc.
Perfect Market, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Perfect Market, Inc. provides marketing services for publishers. The company was founded by Bill T Gross in 2007 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 7 |
eSolar, Inc.
eSolar, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities eSolar, Inc. engages in the development of modular, scalable concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. It develops concentrating solar power technology based on a unique modular architecture and high volume, automotive like, design-for-cost methodology. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.
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| Extinct | Electric Utilities | 7 |
X1 Discovery, Inc.
X1 Discovery, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services X1 Discovery, Inc. offers next generation ediscovery and enterprise search solutions. The firm?s products include X1 Search, X1 Social Discovery, X1 Distributed Discovery and X1 Distributed GRC. It also provides ediscovery, GDPR, audit & compliance, social media collection, government and business productivity solutions. The company was founded by John M. Patzakis in 2003 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
CityGrid Media LLC
CityGrid Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CityGrid Media LLC provides local business advertising solutions. The firm offers information on businesses, restaurants, spas, hotels, and retail. It helps people make informed decisions about where to spend their time and money by delivering trusted content, local expertise, and useful tools. The company was founded by Thomas H. Layton, Yen Lee, and Steve Glenn in 1995 and is headquartered in West Hollywood, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 6 |
Energy Vault SA
Energy Vault SA Electric UtilitiesUtilities Energy Vault SA is a renewable energy company, which provides energy storage technology. The company was founded by Robert Piconi in November 2017 and is headquartered in Lugano, Switzerland.
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| Subsidiary | Electric Utilities | 5 |
Idealab Ny, Inc.
Idealab Ny, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Idealab NY, Inc. (Idealab NY) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Allen Morgan and Jonathan Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Rhinebeck, New York.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 4 |
Migo, Inc.
Migo, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation Migo, Inc. engages in transportation services. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.
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| Holding Company | Other Transportation | 4 |
Elementary Robotics, Inc.
Elementary Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Elementary Robotics, Inc. develops robot assistants. It provides assistive tools that automates repetitive tasks. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Holding Company | Industrial Machinery | 4 |
Tvscientific, Inc.
Tvscientific, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Tvscientific, Inc. is a TV advertising technology company that offers a self-managed solution custom-built for performance marketers on a cost-per-outcome (cpo) basis. Tvscientific is based in Pasadena, CA, and is the first connected TV measuring and managing platform designed to combine the impact of TV with the performance of digital advertising. The platform simplifies and automates optimized TV buying, leveraging massive data to prove the actual value of TV advertising. Tvscientific is the only CTV platform to offer a self-serve solution that combines fully optimized media buying with comprehensive measurement and attribution. The company was founded by Bill Gross, Bill T. Gross, David Koye, Jason Fairchild, and Kent Wakeford, with Jason Fairchild as the CEO since incorporation.
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| Holding Company | Advertising/Marketing Services | 4 |
Knowledge Adventure, Inc.
Knowledge Adventure, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Knowledge Adventure, Inc. develops, publishes and distributes multimedia educational software for use in both schools and homes. The company was founded by William T. Gross, Lawrence S. Gross, and Rick Gibson on June 25, 1991 and is headquartered in La Crescenta, CA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 4 |
Evolution Robotics, Inc.
Evolution Robotics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Evolution Robotics, Inc. engages in the development of robotics solutions. Its product range covers computer vision, localization, and autonomous navigation. The company was founded by William T. Gross in 2001 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 4 |
Desktop Factory, Inc.
Desktop Factory, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Part of 3D Systems Corp., Desktop Factory, Inc. is a company that develops 3-D printers. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company was founded by Bill T. Gross, Bill Gross. Desktop Factory was acquired by 3D Systems Corp. on August 31, 2009.
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| Subsidiary | Computer Peripherals | 3 |
Energy Innovations, Inc.
Energy Innovations, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Energy Innovations, Inc. provides solar electric power services. It develops mass produced rooftop photovoltaic tracking concentrator system. The company was founded by Bill Gross in 2000 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Extinct | Electric Utilities | 3 |
Idealab Studio LLC
Idealab Studio LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Idealab Studio LLC is a technology company. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company was founded by Bill Gross, Marcia Goodstein. Bill Gross has been the CEO since incorporation.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 3 |
Update Technologies Inc
Update Technologies Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Update Technologies Inc provides CRM solutions. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company was founded by Bill T. Gross, Bill Gross.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 2 |
aiPod, Inc.
aiPod, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aiPod, Inc. develops ultra-safe urban autonomous public transportation system. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 2 |
Picasa, Inc.
Picasa, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Picasa, Inc. provides digital photo management services via the internet. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. Picasa was acquired by Google LLC on July 13, 2004 for $4.70 million.
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| Extinct | Internet Software/Services | 2 |
RayTracker, Inc.
RayTracker, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology RayTracker, Inc. manufactures tracking technology for photovoltaic balance of systems. The private company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company was founded by Kang Sun, Bill T. Gross, Bill Gross.
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| Private Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 1 |
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Companies connected to Bill Gross via their personal network
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Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Idealab Holdings LLC
Idealab Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Idealab Holdings LLC is a venture capital firm that operates to support and invest in innovative startups. The company is based in Pasadena, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Idealab Holdings was founded in 1996 by Tom Hughes, Marcia Goodstein, and Bill T. Gross. Marcia Goodstein has been the CEO since 1996. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member Founder | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Yahoo! Search Marketing Solutions
Yahoo! Search Marketing Solutions Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Yahoo! Search Marketing Solutions provides pay-per-click advertising solutions. The company was founded by Bill Gross in 1996 and is headquartered in Burbank, CA. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Founder President Chief Operating Officer General Counsel Sales & Marketing | |
University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Idealabx
Idealabx Investment ManagersFinance Idealabx (Idealabx ) is a venture capital firm founded by Allen Morgan and Jonathan Cohen. The firm is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Founder Consultant / Advisor Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
MH Sub I LLC
MH Sub I LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MH Sub I LLC, headquartered in El Segundo, CA, is a fully integrated online media and software services organization focused on four high-value vertical categories: health, automotive, legal, and home/travel. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel its continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Temasek. MH Sub I LLC was founded in 1998 by Jerry R. Farrar, Scott Edward Painter, Bill T. Gross, Bill Gross, Steve Glenn, and Robert N. Brisco has been the CEO of the company since 1999. MH Sub I was acquired by Internet Brands, Inc./Private Group/ on December 31, 2014, for $1,100 million. | Packaged Software | Founder Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Duron Energy Pvt Ltd.
Duron Energy Pvt Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Duron Energy Pvt Ltd. provides energy efficient and environment friendly LED lighting products. It provides solar-powered plug and play devices for lighting and battery recharges. The company was founded by John Howard and James Burgess in 2008 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. | Electrical Products | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
ENERGY VAULT HOLDINGS, INC. | Electrical Products | Founder Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Carboncapture, Inc.
Carboncapture, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Carboncapture, Inc. develops and deploys direct air capture (DAC) machines that can remove massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company's technology platform allows for plug-and-play sorbent upgrades, mass production, and unlimited scalability. Carboncapture's systems capture atmospheric carbon dioxide for either permanent removal or for utilization in low-carbon synthetic fuels, concrete, and other industrial products. Carboncapture was founded by Bill T. Gross and Andrea Pedretti. The CEO is Adrian Corless. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
Mayfield Fund LLC
Mayfield Fund LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mayfield Fund LLC (Mayfield Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 1969 by Mark Jay Levin. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Southern California
University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
IBM | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ACWA POWER COMPANY | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
ClearMesh Networks, Inc.
ClearMesh Networks, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications ClearMesh Networks, Inc. provides ultra-broadband wireless networking solutions. It develops broadband access technologies and services for enterprises, service providers and system integrators. The company was founded by William Gross and Carter Moursund in May 2001 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, CA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
SHOULDERUP TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Director/Board Member | |
University of California San Diego | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Texas A&M University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
PayMyBills.com, Inc.
PayMyBills.com, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Paytru$t, Inc., PayMyBills.com, Inc. provides online bill management services. The company is based in Pasadena, CA. The company was founded by Jeffrey E. Grass, John Tedesco. PayMyBills.com was acquired by Paytru$t, Inc. on October 04, 2000. | Data Processing Services | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
OpenX Technologies, Inc.
OpenX Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services OpenX Technologies, Inc. provides solutions and tools for web publishers, advertisers, and technology providers. The firm also offers professional services, such as installation and upgrade packages, training modules, support packages, custom development and consulting services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Packaged Software | Founder Director/Board Member | |
University of California | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
EarthLink LLC
EarthLink LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications EarthLink LLC provides Internet services. It empowers customers with managed information technology services including cloud computing, data centers, virtualization, security, applications and support services, in addition to nationwide data and voice IP services. The company was founded by Sky D. Dayton in February 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
University of Colorado Boulder | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of San Francisco | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
The University of Colorado | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Georgetown University Law Center | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Energy Vault, Inc.
Energy Vault, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Energy Vault, Inc. provides energy storage solutions. The company is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Electrical Products | Founder Chief Executive Officer |
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International
United States | 48 |
India | 2 |
Saudi Arabia | 2 |
United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
Consumer Services | 17 |
Technology Services | 9 |
Finance | 8 |
Commercial Services | 7 |
Producer Manufacturing | 5 |
Operational
Director/Board Member | 401 |
Corporate Officer/Principal | 187 |
Founder | 138 |
Chief Executive Officer | 93 |
Undergraduate Degree | 83 |
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Howard Lee Morgan | 65 |
Bill Gross | 47 |
Allen Morgan | 37 |
David Crane | 34 |
Robert Kavner | 32 |
Jaynie Studenmund | 32 |
Jack Leon Rivkin | 30 |
Rayyan Islam | 27 |
Ted D. Meisel | 27 |
Paddy Padmanathan | 26 |
Tom McGovern | 25 |
Kent Wakeford | 24 |
Renée LaBran | 22 |
Peter G. Schultz | 21 |
Sean Moriarty | 20 |
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