Rick Bolander
Director/Board Member at Kajeet, Inc.
Profile
Rick Bolander is the founder of Blue Sky Management LLC (1988), Gabriel Venture Partners (1999), and Michigan eLab Investment Co. LLC (2012).
He is currently a Director at Kajeet, Inc., Traxen, Inc. (since 2018), and Secretary & Director at NS Nanotech, Inc. Mr. Bolander has held former Director positions at NeoPath, Inc., Concord Communications LLC, Tut Systems, Inc., PlaceWare, Inc., Arula Systems, Inc., Chegg, Inc., Mobileforce Software, Inc., iForem, Inc., Tapatap, Inc., IPWireless, Inc., Exodus Communications, Inc., NeoPath Networks, Inc., Encentuate, Inc., Persistent Systems Ltd., AccessLine Communications Corp., Jacked, Inc., Eyespot Corp., BellSouth Telecommunications LLC, Apex Venture Partners, Chevron, Inc., NetScaler, Inc., and Lucent.
Mr. Bolander has an undergraduate and graduate degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rick Bolander active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Kajeet, Inc.
 Kajeet, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Kajeet, Inc. engages in the provision of filtered connectivity and device management solutions to help students safely explore the digital world. It offers Kajeet Sentinel, a platform that centrally manages and enables safe, online connectivity, device management, and visibility into learning. The company was founded by Daniel J. Neal, Matthew D. Baker, and Ben Weintraub in 2003 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Traxen, Inc.
 Traxen, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Traxen, Inc. develops autonomous vehicle technology for trucking. The firm specializes in sensor fusion, vision systems, radars, path planning, embedded software, advanced controls, machine learning, automotive and validation. The company was founded by Ali Maleki in 2018 and is headquartered in Paymouth, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2018-07-31 |
Ns Nanotech, Inc.
 Ns Nanotech, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ns Nanotech, Inc. offers energy efficient micro displays and UV light sources. The company was founded by Seth Coe-Sullivan and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Rick Bolander
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Gabriel Venture Partners
 Gabriel Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Gabriel Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Rick Bolander and Phillip Samper. The firm headquarters in San Mateo, California. | Founder | 2018-07-31 |
Jacked, Inc.
 Jacked, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Jacked, Inc. develops an online publishing platform that provides web-based dashboards that aggregate information related to live television broadcasts. It provides users with a customizable, browser-based dashboard of real-time, contextual content, commerce, communication, and advertising related to the programs its users are watching. The firm developed software which provided real time information like statistics, data, web content, and other information--synchronized with sports and other broadcasts. The company was founded by Bryan Biniak and Ata Ivanov in June 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NeoPath, Inc.
 NeoPath, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Neopath, Inc. conducts medical diagnosis and automates the interpretation of medical images. AutoPap 300 QC Automatic Pap Screener System is an automated cytology rescreening machine and AutoPap 300 Automatic Pap Screener System is an automated cytology device to screen Pap smear | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Exodus Communications, Inc.
 Exodus Communications, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Exodus Communications used to provide secure internet access services to business and private individuals. The company also offers internet management services and Internet solutions for business. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NeoPath Networks, Inc.
 NeoPath Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services NeoPath Networks, Inc. provides network file management solutions. Its services include providing network file switching appliances that allow performance and capacity scaling of network storage, utilization of existing storage resources, policy-based placement of files and protection. The company was founded by Panagiotis Tsirigotis in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of Rick Bolander
| University of Michigan | Graduate Degree |
| Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| CHEGG, INC. | Commercial Services |
| PERSISTENT SYSTEMS LIMITED | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 26 |
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BellSouth Telecommunications LLC
 BellSouth Telecommunications LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications BellSouth Telecommunications LLC provides wireless telecommunications services. It also offers wireless telecommunications and U-verse services for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. The company was founded on December 19, 1983 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Communications |
NeoPath, Inc.
NeoPath, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Neopath, Inc. conducts medical diagnosis and automates the interpretation of medical images. AutoPap 300 QC Automatic Pap Screener System is an automated cytology rescreening machine and AutoPap 300 Automatic Pap Screener System is an automated cytology device to screen Pap smear | Health Technology |
Concord Communications LLC
 Concord Communications LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Concord Communications provides business service management software solutions services. It offer services to vertical markets, managed service providers and both wireless and wire-line telecommunications carriers. The company's solutions offers organizations, map IT services, it measure the actual end-user experience and manage voice or data applications, systems and network services. Concord Communications was founded by Mike Zak in 1986 and is located in Marlboro, MA. | Technology Services |
Tut Systems, Inc.
 Tut Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Tut Systems, Inc. manufactures mobile hardware and software solutions. They design, develop and sell digital video processing systems that enable service providers to deliver digital video signals over their networks. They also offer broadband transport and service management products that encompass Internet access and broadband data-related services. The company was founded in 1983 and is located in Pleasant Hill, CA. | Technology Services |
PlaceWare, Inc.
 PlaceWare, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PlaceWare, Inc. provides web conferencing services. Its services include real-time, interactive presentations, and meetings. The company was founded by Pavel Curtis, David Nichols and Mike Dixon in 1996 and is located in Redmond, WA. | Commercial Services |
Arula Systems, Inc.
 Arula Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Legrand SA, Arula Systems, Inc. is a fashion company that caters to women sizes 10-24, providing a curated shopping destination at the intersection of fashion and community. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company wants to provide a beautiful environment for mid-size and plus-size customers, whether shopping for the perfect pair of jeans, a bohemian dress, a great necklace, or decor that brings joy and light to the home. Arula's guest is a 25 to 35-year-old female who wants to be seen for her beauty, has a passion for giving back, and has a love of fashion. Arula Systems was acquired by Raritan, Inc., part of Legrand SA from September 28, 2015 on August 19, 2002. | Technology Services |
Kajeet, Inc.
Kajeet, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Kajeet, Inc. engages in the provision of filtered connectivity and device management solutions to help students safely explore the digital world. It offers Kajeet Sentinel, a platform that centrally manages and enables safe, online connectivity, device management, and visibility into learning. The company was founded by Daniel J. Neal, Matthew D. Baker, and Ben Weintraub in 2003 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Communications |
Mobileforce Software, Inc.
 Mobileforce Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobileforce Software, Inc. provides cloud and mobility software. Its solutions include Sales Velocity and Channel Velocity. The firm develops enterprise ready Automation Apps and secure cloud for the mobile workforce. The company was founded by Jagadish Bandhole and Sekaran Nanja and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Technology Services |
iForem, Inc.
 iForem, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services iForem, Inc. provides online storage services. The firm offers digital asset preservation, certification, and third party assurance, and escrow solutions. The company was founded by Stephen A. Pieraldi and Trent Jason de Luna in 2006 and is headquartered in Redwood Shores, CA. | Technology Services |
Tapatap, Inc.
 Tapatap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Tapatap, Inc. operates as a mobile and web social contest community. It offers Web, WAP, and mobile applications download services. The users can enter photos into gallery for use in Tapatap games directly via mobile phone or PC. The company was founded in June 2007 by Isaac Babbs, Andy Riedel, and Ken Scott and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA | Technology Services |
Apex Venture Partners
 Apex Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Apex Venture Partners (Apex Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987 by James Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
Gabriel Venture Partners
Gabriel Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Gabriel Venture Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Rick Bolander and Phillip Samper. The firm headquarters in San Mateo, California. | Finance |
IPWireless, Inc.
 IPWireless, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IPWireless, Inc. develops and delivers silicon, software, and network infrastructure wireless solutions. The company was founded by John D. Lockton, William J. Jones and Roger P Quayle in April 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Chevron, Inc.
 Chevron, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing Chevron, Inc. manufactures towing and recovery equipment. Its products include fuels and stations, gift and credit cards and motor oils and fuel & additives. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Mercer, PA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Exodus Communications, Inc.
Exodus Communications, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Exodus Communications used to provide secure internet access services to business and private individuals. The company also offers internet management services and Internet solutions for business. The company is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
NetScaler, Inc.
 NetScaler, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NetScaler, Inc. provides networking systems and services. It offers specialized networking hardware for the secure and efficient distribution of applications across networks. Its clients include online content providers and e-commerce vendors. The company was founded in 1998 by Michel Susai and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Technology Services |
NeoPath Networks, Inc.
NeoPath Networks, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services NeoPath Networks, Inc. provides network file management solutions. Its services include providing network file switching appliances that allow performance and capacity scaling of network storage, utilization of existing storage resources, policy-based placement of files and protection. The company was founded by Panagiotis Tsirigotis in 2002 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Encentuate, Inc.
 Encentuate, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Encentuate, Inc. provides identity and access management solutions. It provides enterprise single sign-on, strong authentication, session management, and workflow automation solutions. The company was founded by Peng T. Ong in 2001 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
AccessLine Communications Corp.
 AccessLine Communications Corp. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications AccessLine Communications Corp. provides hosted communications and managed voice services. It solves the communications needs facing companies as they implement corporate initiatives such as Voice over IP, telecommuting, mobile work force, business continuity and unified messaging. The company was founded in March, 1998 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. | Communications |
| Blue Sky Management LLC | Finance |
Jacked, Inc.
Jacked, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Jacked, Inc. develops an online publishing platform that provides web-based dashboards that aggregate information related to live television broadcasts. It provides users with a customizable, browser-based dashboard of real-time, contextual content, commerce, communication, and advertising related to the programs its users are watching. The firm developed software which provided real time information like statistics, data, web content, and other information--synchronized with sports and other broadcasts. The company was founded by Bryan Biniak and Ata Ivanov in June 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Technology Services |
Eyespot Corp.
 Eyespot Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Eyespot Corp. provides online video editing and remixing services. Its content screening technology employs audio, video and text filtering techniques to protect website publishers against copyright infrle content. The company was founded by Jim Hjerpe Kaskade and David Dudas in 2005 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA. | Consumer Services |
Lucent
 Lucent Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Lucent is a telecommunications equipment manufacturer. The private company is based in Murray Hill, NJ. | Electronic Technology |
Michigan eLab Investment Co. LLC
 Michigan eLab Investment Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Michigan eLab Investment Co. LLC (Michigan eLab) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Rick Bolander, Doug Neal, Bob Stefanski and Scott Chou. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan. | Finance |
Traxen, Inc.
Traxen, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Traxen, Inc. develops autonomous vehicle technology for trucking. The firm specializes in sensor fusion, vision systems, radars, path planning, embedded software, advanced controls, machine learning, automotive and validation. The company was founded by Ali Maleki in 2018 and is headquartered in Paymouth, MI. | Technology Services |
Ns Nanotech, Inc.
Ns Nanotech, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Ns Nanotech, Inc. offers energy efficient micro displays and UV light sources. The company was founded by Seth Coe-Sullivan and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Producer Manufacturing |
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