Paul Vlasic
Founder at RSVP Ventures, LLC
Profile
It should come as a surprise to no one that Paul Vlasic is a true business junkie, given his roots.
Paul is a veteran entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in the start-up space.
As one of the founding partners of RSVP Capital, he actively invests in industries including software (SaaS), clean-green energy technologies, bio-tech, and craft-spirits.
He served as the Chief Executive Officer of Amplifinity and has been Chairman of the Amplifinity Board since 2009.
He served as the Chairman of O/E Automation and COO at O/E Systems.
He began his career at Reynolds Metals Company where he managed their Detroit office.
Paul is currently Chairman of Vlasic Group, NoQ, Biovigil, Mahalo Spirits and serves on a number of non-profit boards, including Henry Ford Health Systems, The Henry Ford Foundation, and as Chairman of the Henry Ford Hospital – West Bloomfield.
He also chairs the University of Michigan, College of Engineering’s Center for Entrepreneurship.
Paul completed his undergraduate studies at Rollins College and earned his MBA from the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business with distinction.
Paul co-founded RSVP Capital with his brother-in-law, Raymond Spencer, in 2007.
He brings an astute business and financial acumen to current portfolio companies and potential investments.
Paul cherishes his family and is an avid golfer.
He and his wife, Adriana, have two children and four dogs.
Paul Vlasic active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Vlasic Investments LLC
 Vlasic Investments LLC Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Vlasic Investments LLC is a private company that provides computers and accessories, as well as personal and home entertainment services. The company is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The company was founded by Michael Andrew Vlasic, and Zachary G. Urban has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2011-10-10 |
RSVP Ventures, LLC
 RSVP Ventures, LLC Investment ManagersFinance RSVP Ventures LLC (RSVP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Paul Vlasic and Raymond Spencer. The firm is headquartered in the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. | Founder | 2006-12-31 |
Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC
 Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC operates wineries and distilleries and retails liquor. The company is based in Dripping Springs, TX. The CEO of the company is Daniel Barnes. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Vlasic Group LLC | Chairman | - |
| Papa’S Pilar Rum Distillery Co. | Chairman | - |
Colorado Spirits Importers LLC
 Colorado Spirits Importers LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Colorado Spirits Importers LLC produces tequilas. It offers Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo. The company was founded by Laurence Spiewak and lance Sokol in 2012 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Paul Vlasic
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uRefer, Inc
 uRefer, Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services uRefer, Inc provides an intelligent referral marketing platform. It provides AMP program builder, which allows users to design, launch, test, run, monitor, and analyze multiple advocacy and nurturing campaigns and AMP advocate database that provides advocates with their individual profiles and data. The firm serves agency partners, travel and entertainment, financial services, and home goods and services. The company was founded by Richard Beedon, Paul A. Vlasic and Jonn Behrman in August 2007 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-12-15 |
BioVigilant Systems, Inc.
 BioVigilant Systems, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing BioVigilant Systems, Inc. manufactures Instantaneous Particle and Microbial Detectors. It develops, builds, and maintains a family of environmental monitoring instruments for pharmaceutical manufacturing, military, security, and other applications. The company was founded in November, 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Chairman | - |
RSVP Capital Advisors
 RSVP Capital Advisors Investment ManagersFinance RSVP Capital Advisors is a financial and investment advisory company founded in 2009. The private company is based in Bangalore, India. The Indian company provides financial and investment advisory services. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Paul Vlasic
| Rollins College (Florida) | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stephen M. Ross School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Michigan College of Engineering | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| VERSUS SYSTEMS INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Reynolds Metals Co.
 Reynolds Metals Co. AluminumNon-Energy Minerals Reynolds Metals Co. produced aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina. It was an integrated manufacturer, distributor and marketer of primary and fabricated aluminum products. The company operated 100 manufacturing facilities in 24 nations. Reynolds Metals was founded in 1928 and was headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Colorado Spirits Importers LLC
Colorado Spirits Importers LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Colorado Spirits Importers LLC produces tequilas. It offers Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo. The company was founded by Laurence Spiewak and lance Sokol in 2012 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Distribution Services |
O/E Systems, Inc.
 O/E Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services O/E Systems, Inc. provides computer network designing and installation services. The company provides services such as computer leasing, training and technical support services. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Troy, MI. | Technology Services |
Henry Ford Health System
 Henry Ford Health System Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Henry Ford Health System, Inc. engages in the provision of health care services. It offers services in the areas of addiction treatment, allergy and immunology, anesthesiology, autism and developmental disabilities, bariatric surgery center, behavioral health, cancer, center for integrative medicine, colon and rectal surgery, dermatology, diabetes, emergency, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, genetics, heart and vascular, brain tumor, hospital medicine, infectious diseases, internal medicine and endocrinology, and bone mineral disorders. The company was founded by Henry Ford in 1915 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Health Services |
BioVigilant Systems, Inc.
BioVigilant Systems, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing BioVigilant Systems, Inc. manufactures Instantaneous Particle and Microbial Detectors. It develops, builds, and maintains a family of environmental monitoring instruments for pharmaceutical manufacturing, military, security, and other applications. The company was founded in November, 2002 and is headquartered in Tucson, AZ. | Producer Manufacturing |
Vlasic Investments LLC
Vlasic Investments LLC Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Vlasic Investments LLC is a private company that provides computers and accessories, as well as personal and home entertainment services. The company is based in Bloomfield Hills, MI. The company was founded by Michael Andrew Vlasic, and Zachary G. Urban has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Retail Trade |
uRefer, Inc
uRefer, Inc Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services uRefer, Inc provides an intelligent referral marketing platform. It provides AMP program builder, which allows users to design, launch, test, run, monitor, and analyze multiple advocacy and nurturing campaigns and AMP advocate database that provides advocates with their individual profiles and data. The firm serves agency partners, travel and entertainment, financial services, and home goods and services. The company was founded by Richard Beedon, Paul A. Vlasic and Jonn Behrman in August 2007 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Technology Services |
RSVP Capital Advisors
RSVP Capital Advisors Investment ManagersFinance RSVP Capital Advisors is a financial and investment advisory company founded in 2009. The private company is based in Bangalore, India. The Indian company provides financial and investment advisory services. | Finance |
RSVP Ventures, LLC
RSVP Ventures, LLC Investment ManagersFinance RSVP Ventures LLC (RSVP Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Paul Vlasic and Raymond Spencer. The firm is headquartered in the Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. | Finance |
Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC
Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Treaty Oak Brewing & Distilling Co. LLC operates wineries and distilleries and retails liquor. The company is based in Dripping Springs, TX. The CEO of the company is Daniel Barnes. | Consumer Non-Durables |
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| Papa’S Pilar Rum Distillery Co. |
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