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Michael Blend
Chief Executive Officer at
SYSTEM1, INC.
Net worth: - $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Michael Blend was the founder of Hotkeys Internet Group LLC, founded in 2002, where the title held was Senior Vice President in 2008.
Mr. Blend is the founder of System1 LLC, founded in 2013, holding the title of Chief Executive Officer since 2021.
Blend is the founder of System1, Inc., founded in 2013, holding the title of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer since 2021.
Blend is also the founder of Darwin keyboards,S1 Holdco LLC..
Mr. Blend currently serves as Director at Wellful, Inc. Mr. Blend currently serves as Manager at System1 Midco LLC.
Blend currently serves as Manager at Protected Security Holdings LLC.
Blend currently serves as President at System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc. Mr. Blend currently serves as Manager at System1 S1 LLC.
Former positions include Chairman at Stuff Media LLC from 2016 to 2018, Director at Data Axle, Inc., Director at Dynata LLC (Connecticut), Director at Nutrisystem, Inc., Director at Protected.net Group Ltd., Vice President-Corporate Development at AliphCom Corp.
from 2001 to 2003, Vice President-Business & Corporate Development at WeddingChannel.com, Inc. from 1999 to 2001, and President & Chief Operating Officer at Leaf Group Ltd. from 2012 to 2013.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Duke University and graduate studies at The University of Chicago.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Blend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM1, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-01-31 |
S1 Holdco LLC
 S1 Holdco LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer acquisition marketing platform | Chief Executive Officer | - |
System1 Midco LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
System1 S1 LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc. | President | - |
Protected Security Holdings LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
System1 LLC
 System1 LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a marketing platform for keyword pay-per-click advertising | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-08-31 |
KNS Acquisition Corp.
 KNS Acquisition Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes health and wellness products | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Michael Blend
| Companies | Position | End |
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Stuff Media LLC
 Stuff Media LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publish podcast content | Chairman | 2017-12-31 |
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Training of Michael Blend
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
27
1st degree connections
20
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
Data Axle, Inc.
 Data Axle, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data-centric business intelligence, marketing and technology solutions | Technology Services |
Nutrisystem, Inc.
 Nutrisystem, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides personalized weight loss plans with delivered nutritious meals and coaching support | Consumer Services |
AliphCom Corp.
 AliphCom Corp. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Develops wearable technology and audio devices | Electronic Technology |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
WeddingChannel.com, Inc.
 WeddingChannel.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates on-line wedding planning and bridal registry resource | Technology Services |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Leaf Group Ltd.
 Leaf Group Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform for social connections | Technology Services |
Hotkeys Internet Group LLC
 Hotkeys Internet Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides web development services | Technology Services |
Darwin keyboards | |
System1 LLC
System1 LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a marketing platform for keyword pay-per-click advertising | Commercial Services |
Dynata LLC (Connecticut)
 Dynata LLC (Connecticut) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Operates data platform for insights, activation and measurement | Technology Services |
Stuff Media LLC
Stuff Media LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Publish podcast content | Commercial Services |
Protected.net Group Ltd.
 Protected.net Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides information technology services | Technology Services |
KNS Acquisition Corp.
KNS Acquisition Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes health and wellness products | Health Technology |
System1, Inc.
 System1, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops proprietary end-to-end responsive acquisition marketing platform | Technology Services |
S1 Holdco LLC
S1 Holdco LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer acquisition marketing platform | Technology Services |
System1 Midco LLC | |
Protected Security Holdings LLC | |
System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc. | |
System1 S1 LLC |
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