Bill Lohse
Founder at Joyance Partners
Profile
Bill Lohse is the founder of ZD Expos (1992), Social Starts LLC (2010), Joyance Partners (2019), and B2B Technologies, Inc. (1998).
At B2B Technologies, Inc., he held the title of Chairman.
Currently, he is a Consultant at CMP Media LLC and an Advisor at Wisemont Capital Management Co., LLC.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive Officer at SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc., Director at Idealab Corp.
(2003-2004), President at Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc., Principal at WordStar International, Inc. and Accpac International, Inc., and Secrétaire at Rue du Commerce SAS.
He received an undergraduate degree from Sonoma State University.
Bill Lohse active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
ZD Expos
 ZD Expos Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ziff Davis, Inc., ZD Expos is a trade show operation. ZD Expos was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. from Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc. on November 01, 1994 for $202 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1991-12-31 |
CMP Media LLC
 CMP Media LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CMP Media LLC (dba CMP Technology) provides information and marketing solutions. Its services include controlled-circulation magazines distributed free (CRN) and subscription-based (InformationWeek). The company offers web versions of its print publications & portals such as channel web (for computer resellers and VARs) & TechWeb (technology news) through its web sites. CMP also provides hardware and software testing services, events & forums hosting, custom research and consulting, mailing list services & custom publishing. The company is headquartered in Manhasset, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wisemont Capital Management Co., LLC
 Wisemont Capital Management Co., LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wisemont Capital Management Co LLC (Wisemont Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Li Zhu, Qiang Wan and Jun Li. The firm is headquartered in Belmont, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Joyance Partners
 Joyance Partners Investment ManagersFinance Joyance Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2019-01-31 |
Social Starts LLC
 Social Starts LLC Investment ManagersFinance Social Starts LLC (Social Starts) is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, New York. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Former positions of Bill Lohse
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
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. | Director/Board Member | 2004-01-01 |
SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc.
 SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Informa Plc, SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc. is a Japanese company that produces tradeshows and conferences. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. SOFTBANK Forums Japan was acquired by MediaLive International, Inc. from SoftBank Group Corp. on June 15, 2001 for $29.55 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| RUE DE COMMERCE | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Accpac International, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Bill Lohse
| Sonoma State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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B2B Technologies, Inc.
 B2B Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services B2B Technologies, Inc. provides telecommunications products and accessories. Its product line includes digital phone equipment, networking products and accessories from popular manufacturers such as Nortel, Avaya, Lucent and Toshiba. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
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. | Finance |
ZD Expos
ZD Expos Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Ziff Davis, Inc., ZD Expos is a trade show operation. ZD Expos was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. from Ziff Davis Holdings, Inc. on November 01, 1994 for $202 million. | Commercial Services |
Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc.
 Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Part of SoftBank Group Corp., Ziff Davis Publishing, Inc. publishes technology-based digital content products. The company is based in New York, NY. Ziff Davis Publishing was acquired by SoftBank Group Corp. on October 01, 1994 for $198.91 million. | Consumer Services |
| WordStar International, Inc. | Technology Services |
| Accpac International, Inc. | |
CMP Media LLC
CMP Media LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CMP Media LLC (dba CMP Technology) provides information and marketing solutions. Its services include controlled-circulation magazines distributed free (CRN) and subscription-based (InformationWeek). The company offers web versions of its print publications & portals such as channel web (for computer resellers and VARs) & TechWeb (technology news) through its web sites. CMP also provides hardware and software testing services, events & forums hosting, custom research and consulting, mailing list services & custom publishing. The company is headquartered in Manhasset, NY. | Commercial Services |
Rue du Commerce SAS
 Rue du Commerce SAS Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Rue du Commerce SAS operates as an electronic shopping platform. Through its solutions, the firm is able to offer products such as automotive accessories, books, clothing, do-it-yourself items, electronics, home furniture, and video games. The company was founded by Gauthier Picquart and Patrick Jacquemin on April 27, 1999 and is headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France. | Retail Trade |
SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc.
SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Informa Plc, SOFTBANK Forums Japan, Inc. is a Japanese company that produces tradeshows and conferences. The company is based in Tokyo, Japan. SOFTBANK Forums Japan was acquired by MediaLive International, Inc. from SoftBank Group Corp. on June 15, 2001 for $29.55 million. | Commercial Services |
Wisemont Capital Management Co., LLC
Wisemont Capital Management Co., LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wisemont Capital Management Co LLC (Wisemont Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Li Zhu, Qiang Wan and Jun Li. The firm is headquartered in Belmont, California. | Finance |
Joyance Partners
Joyance Partners Investment ManagersFinance Joyance Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Social Starts LLC
Social Starts LLC Investment ManagersFinance Social Starts LLC (Social Starts) is a Venture Capital firm is founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, New York. | Finance |
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