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John Ellis is the founder of Tapiture, Inc., PurePhoto, Inc. Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Soothe, Inc. from 2020 to 2025, Senior Director-Market Strategy at Overture Films, Inc., President-Strategic Brand Marketing at EarthLink LLC, Vice President-Marketing & Product Management at ValueClick Media, Inc., Chief Operating & Marketing Officer at NextMedium Inc. from 2007 to 2008, President & Chief Operating Officer at CST Holding Corp.
in 2011, Manager-National Business Segment at Kinko's, Inc., and President at WebXU, Inc. in 2012.
John Ellis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
PurePhoto, Inc.
PurePhoto, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online photography services | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Former positions of John Ellis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Soothe, Inc.
Soothe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops online platform that connects clients with massage, skincare, hair and beauty treatment providers | Chief Executive Officer | 2025-09-30 |
| WEBXU INC | President | 2012-09-30 |
CST Holding Corp.
CST Holding Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides well servicing and roustabout services to the petroleum industry | Chairman | 2011-10-09 |
NextMedium Inc.
NextMedium Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides technology for brand integration and advertising | Chief Operating Officer | 2007-12-31 |
Tapiture, Inc.
Tapiture, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a visual sharing, discovery and e-commerce platform for a global community | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
EarthLink LLC
EarthLink LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services | Communications |
ValueClick Media, Inc.
ValueClick Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides online advertising network services | Commercial Services |
NextMedium Inc.
NextMedium Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides technology for brand integration and advertising | Commercial Services |
CST Holding Corp.
CST Holding Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Provides well servicing and roustabout services to the petroleum industry | Energy Minerals |
Tapiture, Inc.
Tapiture, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a visual sharing, discovery and e-commerce platform for a global community | Technology Services |
Overture Films, Inc. | |
Kinko's, Inc.
Kinko's, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides document copying and business services | Commercial Services |
PurePhoto, Inc.
PurePhoto, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides online photography services | Technology Services |
WebXU, Inc.
WebXU, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a media company | Commercial Services |
Soothe, Inc.
Soothe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Develops online platform that connects clients with massage, skincare, hair and beauty treatment providers | Technology Services |
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