Michael Acton Smith
Founder at Mind Candy Ltd.
Network origin in Michael Acton Smith first degree
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Calm.com, Inc.
Calm.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Calm.com, Inc. operates an online portal which allows busy and information loaded web workers to reduce stress. It also develops the smart phone based application. The company was founded by Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 11 |
Mind Candy Ltd.
Mind Candy Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Mind Candy Ltd. engages in the development of online games. It offers games such as Perplex city and Moshi Monsters. It also offers other entertainment formats such as trading cards, magazines, books, music, toys, and films. The company was founded by Michael Acton Smith in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 9 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Michael Acton Smith via their personal network
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DIRECTV LLC
DIRECTV LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Part of DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings LLC, DIRECTV LLC is a company that owns and operates television stations. The company is based in El Segundo, CA. The company was founded in 1994. The CEO is Bill Morrow. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member | |
Songkick.com Ltd.
Songkick.com Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Songkick.com Ltd. provides resources and recommendations for live music performances. It operates an online portal to track artists, venues, festivals, and concert buddies. It also provides facilities to share posters, photos, videos, setlists, reviews, and live music history. In addition, the company offers Songkicker, which is a plug-in for itunes, winamp, and windows media player that tracks artists in music library. The company was founded by Michelle You, Ian Hogarth, and Pete Smith in October 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Centrica Hive Ltd.
Centrica Hive Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Centrica Hive Ltd. provides web connected home security services. It offers home monitoring security kits for students, renters, smaller homes and family homes. The firm also sells its products through online. The company was founded by Adrian Critchlow and Pilgrim Beart in April 2006 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
TweetDeck, Inc.
TweetDeck, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services TweetDeck, Inc. provides adobe air desktop applications. The company was founded by Iain Dodsworth on July 4, 2008 and is headquartered in Crowborough, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Rally Health, Inc.
Rally Health, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Rally Health, Inc. provides a personal health management platform that enables consumers to record fitness goals, research conditions, access health tools and even communicate directly with other members and medical professionals. Its flagship products, Zensey, is a gamified health social network and employee wellness program. Zensey consists of a place for patients to aggregate health data from providers and an anonymous forum to discuss health concerns with other members, as well as connections to various smartphone-enabled health devices. The company was founded by Gran Lovely Verstandig in 2010 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Packaged Software | President | |
Personalized Beauty Discovery, Inc.
Personalized Beauty Discovery, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Personalized Beauty Discovery, Inc. operates digital content platform for beauty standard. It personalized subscription service and e-commerce marketplace using media and community to set the standard for beauty commerce. The company was founded by Michelle Phan, Richard Frias, Marcelo Camberos and Jennifer A. Goldfarb in 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Ping4, Inc.
Ping4, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ping4, Inc. provides technology services. The company is headquartered in Nashua, NH. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
GSK PLC | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
University of Cambridge | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Firefly Network, Inc.
Firefly Network, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., Firefly Network, Inc. is an American company that develops business software. The company is based in MA. The company was founded by David Waxman, Nick Grouf, Salman Malik, Andy Sack. Firefly Network was acquired by Microsoft Corp. on April 09, 1998. | Information Technology Services | Private Equity Investor | |
Video Island Entertainment Ltd.
Video Island Entertainment Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Video Island Entertainment Ltd. provides online DVD rental services. It delivers subscription services to the mass-market. The company was founded in December 2002 by Saul Klein, William Reeve, and Alex Chesterman and is headquartered in London, UK. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Executive Officer | |
New York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Accel Partners Management LLP
Accel Partners Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Accel Partners Management LLP provides investment advisory services. The company was founded by Jim Swartz and Arthur Patterson in 1983 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
The American Foundation For AIDS Research, Inc.
The American Foundation For AIDS Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Foundation For AIDS Research, Inc. provides research services. It plays a role in AIDS research, identifying critical gaps in their knowledge of HIV and AIDS. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Skype Technologies SA
Skype Technologies SA Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Skype Technologies SA provides communications services via the Internet. The company’s Skype software serves individuals and businesses to make free video & voice calls, send instant messages, and share files with others. It also enables them to make calls to landlines and mobiles internationally. The company also provides headsets, webcams, and phones through its online shop. The company was founded by Niklas Zennström and Janus Friis in August 2003 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Specialty Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The University of Wales | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Ning, Inc.
Ning, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Ning, Inc. provides web hosting services. It offers a SaaS platform that provides users with the tools to nurture and engage their own community and also offers off-the-shelf community features, such as profiles, photos, forums, liking, sharing and foster engagement. The company was founded by Saul Charles Klein, Ryan Sholin, Gina L. Bianchini and Marc Lowell Andreessen in October 2004 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Founder | |
ZYNGA INC. | Packaged Software | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Nokia Innovations Oy
Nokia Innovations Oy Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Nokia Innovations Oy operates an online social networking platform. It enables frequent travelers to create itineraries of their travel plans and share them with friends. The company was founded by Lisa Sounio, Taneli Tikka, Matt Jones, Matt Biddulph, Marko Ahtisaari, and Dan Gillmor in 2007 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Soluto Ltd.
Soluto Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Soluto Ltd. develops mobile applications that supports and protects data on Android or iOS platforms. It allows techies to help friends and family to remotely manage devices through the web - chopping boot, fixing problems and setting up new apps and services on multiple devices. The company was founded by Tomer Dvir and Ishay Green in 2008 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Index Ventures (UK) LLP | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Charity Projects
Charity Projects Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Charity Projects, also known as Comic Relief, is a major charity organization committed to working towards a world without slavery and human trafficking. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides support to schools and individuals who want to raise money through various activities such as bake sales, quizzes, and challenges. The company was founded in 1985 by Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis and Christopher P. Albrecht, and the current CEO is Ruth Davison. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Erply Ltd.
Erply Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Erply Ltd. provides cloud-based, iPad-oriented point of sale and inventory management software for retailers. It offers franchise management software, POS software and and cloud point of sale software and retail ERP software. The firm provides integrated front-end and back-office functionality for retial stores. The company was founded by Kristian Hiiemaa and Kristjan Randma in 2009 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
The American School in London Educational Trust Ltd.
The American School in London Educational Trust Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American School in London Educational Trust Ltd. engages in the administraton of charity and operation of school for boys and girls between four and eighteen years old. The company was founded by Stephen L. Eckard in 1951 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Latitude Corp.
Latitude Corp. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Latitude Corp. manufactures metal and machine products. The private company is based in Verona, WI. The company was founded by Saul Charles Klein. | Metal Fabrication | Founder | |
Seedcamp Investment Management LLP
Seedcamp Investment Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Seedcamp Investment Management LLP (Seedcamp) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Reshma Sohani and Saul Charles Klein. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Tarrant Capital IP LLC
Tarrant Capital IP LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tarrant Capital IP LLC operates as a venture capital firm. It serves the consumer, retail, technology, internet, healthcare, energy, cleantech, digital media, real estate, renewables and transportation industries. The company was founded by David Bonderman and Jim Coulter in 1992 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Musixmatch SpA
Musixmatch SpA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Musixmatch SpA develops a mobile application that integrates music lyrics. Its comprehensive lyrics API allows people to plugin and distribute authorized lyrics. The company was founded by Massimo Ciociola, Gianluca Delli Carri, Francesco Delfino, Giuseppe Costantino and Valerio Paolini in January 2010 and is headquartered in Bologna, Italy.. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd.
Lions Gate International (UK) Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Lionsgate U.K. is a diversified U.K.-based filmed British entertainment company. The company is based in London, UK. Lionsgate U.K. is involved in motion picture production and distribution, television programming and syndication, home entertainment, international distribution and sales, branded channel platforms, location-based entertainment, interactive ventures, and games. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
Liquid Asset Brands LLC
Liquid Asset Brands LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Liquid Asset Brands LLC provides investments services. Its services include supply chain and procurement, inventory management and product forecasting, capital and fundraising, global sales strategy, distribution network, third party contractors, compliance and ethics, product development and innovation, social media management, and sales and go to market strategy. The company as founded by Marc Bushala on April 10, 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Phoenix Court Group Ltd
Phoenix Court Group Ltd Investment ManagersFinance Phoenix Court Group Ltd (LocalGlobe) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Robin M. Klein and Saul Charles Klein. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
The Starter League LLC
The Starter League LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Simplilearn Solutions Pvt Ltd., The Starter League LLC provides educational services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The Starter League was acquired by FullStack Academy, Inc. on March 16, 2016. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Global Music Rights LLC
Global Music Rights LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Azoff Music Management LLC, Global Music Rights LLC is a company that provides licensing, surveying, and distributing public performance royalty services to songwriters, composers, and publishers. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded in 2013 by Irving L. Azoff and Randy Grimmett. Randy Grimmett has been the CEO since 2013. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Government Digital Service (United Kingdom) | General Government | Director/Board Member | |
Zinc Ventures Ltd.
Zinc Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Zinc ventures Ltd (Zinc Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Saul Charles Klein, Paul Kirby, Julia Black and Ella Goldner. The firm is headquartered in Kings Cross, United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Platoon Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Platoon Ltd. (United Kingdom) Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Platoon Ltd. provides creative agency services. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Ripple Health Group, Inc.
Ripple Health Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Calm.com, Inc., Ripple Health Group, Inc. provides healthcare technology services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded in 2019 by David Y. Ko, Rhett Woods, Anastasios Kasiolas. David Y. Ko has been the CEO since 2019. Ripple Health Group was acquired by Calm.com, Inc. on February 02, 2022. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Integrated Media Co. LLC
Integrated Media Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Integrated Media Co. LLC engages in the provision of investment services across the digital media landscape. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in the US. | Financial Conglomerates | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Prodigy Education, Inc.
Prodigy Education, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of SMARTeacher, Inc., Prodigy Education, Inc. is a leader in game-based learning. The company is based in Oakville, Canada. Prodigy Education has grown from 3,000 local users to more than 100 million registered users worldwide. Prodigy connects students, parents, teachers, and school districts with resources that promote a lifelong love of learning. Prodigy's mission is to help every student in the world love learning, motivating millions worldwide via fun, secure and accessible curriculum-aligned gameplay experiences. Prodigy's approach to fun, game-based learning means kids no longer have to choose between homework and playtime. Rohan Mahimker, Alexander Peters has been the CEOs since 2011. The Canadian company was founded in 2011 by Alexander Peters, Rohan Mahimker. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Opencoffee France | Founder | ||
Ogilvy & Mather | Director/Board Member | ||
Manchester Academy Ltd.
Manchester Academy Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Manchester Academy Ltd. provides world-class technology and leadership training. The company is based in Manchester, UK. The British company offers a full-time role at a leading tech firm and their program is grant-funded with no fees. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
TPG INC. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member | |
MyHeritage Ltd.
MyHeritage Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services MyHeritage Ltd. operates a family-oriented social network service and genealogy website. The firm also provides family pages, which are personalized websites to enable families to stay in touch, celebrate birthdays, share photos, explore and preserve family history. Its solution, family tree builder, is a tool to set up a family tree and genealogy research that enables user to search for ancestors on the Internet. The company was founded by Gilad Japhet in 2003 and is headquartered in Or Yehuda, Israel. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
United States | 22 |
United Kingdom | 21 |
Israel | 3 |
Italy | 3 |
Luxembourg | 2 |
Sectoral
Technology Services | 20 |
Finance | 10 |
Consumer Services | 9 |
Commercial Services | 7 |
Retail Trade | 3 |
Operational
Director/Board Member | 165 |
Private Equity Investor | 28 |
Founder | 18 |
Corporate Officer/Principal | 16 |
Chairman | 12 |
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Deven Parekh | 70 |
Saul Charles Klein | 33 |
Bruce Golden | 30 |
David Trujillo | 29 |
Jeff Cantalupo | 16 |
Serik Kaldykulov | 15 |
Nicole Quinn | 13 |
Sriram Krishnan | 8 |
Rick Johanson | 7 |
David Y. Ko | 6 |
William Harvey Roedy | 5 |
Julia Filippa Hawkins | 4 |
Will Larson | 3 |
Ian Philip Chambers | 2 |
Rebecca Newton | 2 |
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