James Sorenson
Founder at The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada)
Profile
James Lee Sorenson was the founder of Sorenson Communications LLC (1995) and Sorenson Media, Inc. (1995), where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer until 2011 and was a former Chairman of Sorenson Development, Inc., MediConnect Global, Inc., Vilcap, Inc., Mission Markets, Inc., Gallaudet University, David Eccles School of Business, and Utah Sports Commission.
He is currently an Advisor at Epic Ventures and serves on the Investment Committee at the University of Utah.
Mr. Sorenson is also the founder of The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada), Sorenson Impact Foundation.
He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Utah and another undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University in 2008.
James Sorenson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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University of Utah /Venture Capital/
University of Utah /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance University of Utah /Venture Capital/ (University Venture) is a private equity/venture capital subsidiary of David Eccles School of Business founded in 2001.The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Private Equity Investor | - |
Sorenson Impact Foundation
Sorenson Impact Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sorenson Impact Foundation funds a variety of endeavors including charitable, educational, scientific, environmental, health care and religious purposes. Of primary interest are those grants and program related investments that have the potential to become sustainable, scalable projects that maximize positive impact on the lives and societies they touch. The foundation was founded by James Lee Sorenson, Krista Sorenson, and Luke Sorenson and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Founder | - |
The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada)
The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada) Investment ManagersFinance The Catalyst Capital Group Inc (catalyst capital group) is private equity firm founded in 2002 by Jeremy Keele, Patrick McKenna, James Lee Sorenson. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Founder | - |
Epic Ventures
Epic Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Epic Ventures (Epic Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Threshold Ventures Inc founded in 1994 by E. Nicholaus Efstratis and Kent Madsen. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of James Sorenson
Companies | Position | End |
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David Eccles School of Business | Director/Board Member | - |
Utah Sports Commission | Director/Board Member | - |
Sorenson Media, Inc.
Sorenson Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sorenson Media, Inc. provides television and video solutions. It provides ground-breaking functionality in the areas of analytics, over-the-top content video, advertising and content and provides both broadcasters and advertisers with a complete tool-kit to go beyond the limits of traditional broadcast television. The company was founded by James Lee Sorenson in 1995 and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Gallaudet University | Director/Board Member | - |
Mission Markets, Inc.
Mission Markets, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mission Markets, Inc. operates as a financial technology company. The firm operates a capital marketplace and a community network for the growing impact and sustainable investing markets for investors. Its services include market intelligence, research, market data, and company research. The company was founded by Michael van Patten in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Training of James Sorenson
University of Utah | Undergraduate Degree |
Brigham Young University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sorenson Communications LLC
Sorenson Communications LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Sorenson Communications LLC provides communications products and services for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Its offerings include Sorenson video relay service, the highest-quality video interpreting service; the Sorenson ntouch VP videophone, designed especially for use by deaf individuals; ntouch PC, software that connects users to SVRS by using a PC and webcam; ntouch for Mac, software that connects users to SVRS by using an Apple computer; ntouch Tablet, which turns the Apple iPad with a front-facing camera into a larger-screen mobile VP; and ntouch mobile, an application empowering SVRS communication via mobile devices. The company was founded in March 24, 2000 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Technology Services |
MediConnect Global, Inc.
MediConnect Global, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MediConnect Global, Inc. provides medical record retrieval services. It specializes in medical records retrieval, digitization, coding and delivery via the Internet. The firm solutions help customers turn processes into centralized, web-based workflows. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Commercial Services |
Sorenson Development, Inc.
Sorenson Development, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sorenson Development, Inc. provides research, development, human resources and legal services. The company is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Commercial Services |
University of Utah /Venture Capital/
University of Utah /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance University of Utah /Venture Capital/ (University Venture) is a private equity/venture capital subsidiary of David Eccles School of Business founded in 2001.The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Finance |
Sorenson Impact Foundation
Sorenson Impact Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sorenson Impact Foundation funds a variety of endeavors including charitable, educational, scientific, environmental, health care and religious purposes. Of primary interest are those grants and program related investments that have the potential to become sustainable, scalable projects that maximize positive impact on the lives and societies they touch. The foundation was founded by James Lee Sorenson, Krista Sorenson, and Luke Sorenson and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Commercial Services |
Vilcap, Inc.
Vilcap, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Vilcap, Inc. operates as non-profit organization. It also operates business development programs for early-stage entrepreneurs in agriculture, education, energy, financial inclusion, and health. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Mission Markets, Inc.
Mission Markets, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mission Markets, Inc. operates as a financial technology company. The firm operates a capital marketplace and a community network for the growing impact and sustainable investing markets for investors. Its services include market intelligence, research, market data, and company research. The company was founded by Michael van Patten in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Sorenson Media, Inc.
Sorenson Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sorenson Media, Inc. provides television and video solutions. It provides ground-breaking functionality in the areas of analytics, over-the-top content video, advertising and content and provides both broadcasters and advertisers with a complete tool-kit to go beyond the limits of traditional broadcast television. The company was founded by James Lee Sorenson in 1995 and is headquartered in Draper, UT. | Consumer Services |
The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada)
The Catalyst Capital Group, Inc. (Canada) Investment ManagersFinance The Catalyst Capital Group Inc (catalyst capital group) is private equity firm founded in 2002 by Jeremy Keele, Patrick McKenna, James Lee Sorenson. The firm is headquartered in Ontario, Canada. | Finance |
Utah Sports Commission | |
Epic Ventures
Epic Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Epic Ventures (Epic Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Threshold Ventures Inc founded in 1994 by E. Nicholaus Efstratis and Kent Madsen. The firm is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. | Finance |
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