Michael S. Willner
Chief Executive Officer at Penthera Partners, Inc.
Network origin in Michael S. Willner first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Boston University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 114 |
The Cable Center
 The Cable Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Cable Center provides event management services. Its programs include the hauser oral history project, community of innovators, intrapreneurship academy, mavericks lecture series and one day immersion. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 33 |
| Private Company | Specialty Telecommunications | 14 | |
Digicel (PNG) Ltd.
 Digicel (PNG) Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Digicel (PNG) Ltd. provides mobile telecommunications services. The firm offers web settings, messaging, voice, mobile web, picture messaging, digicel space, digicel broadband, fun stuff, and digicel cellmoni. The company was founded by Denis O'Brien in 2001 and is headquartered in Gordons, Papua New Guinea.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 13 |
Midwest Cable, Inc.
 Midwest Cable, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Midwest Cable, Inc. provides cable services. It offers speed internet and voice services over geographically-aligned cable distribution systems to residential and commercial customers. The company was founded on April 1, 1999 and is headquartered in Pennsylvania.
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| Private Company | Engineering & Construction | 10 |
Penthera Partners, Inc.
 Penthera Partners, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Penthera Partners, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of software, systems, and services for delivering video and audio content to mobile devices. The firm's main product is Cache&Carry, which is a software toolkit that manages the download of large videos from the Cloud to a smartphones and tablets. Its customers include TV distributors, cable networks, device manufacturers, and video producers. The company was founded by Laura Perella, Adam L. Berger and, Samuel Leinhardt in 2005 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.
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| Holding Company | Wireless Telecommunications | 9 |
Q30 Innovations LLC
 Q30 Innovations LLC Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Q30 Innovations LLC operates as a research and development company. The firm develops innovative products intended to reduce traumatic brain injury in athletes, soldiers, and industry workers. The company was founded by Bruce Becker Angus and John Thomas Hoey and is headquartered in Westport, CT.
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| Holding Company | Medical Distributors | 4 |
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Companies connected to Michael S. Willner via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRUPO TELEVISA, S.A.B. | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| LIOS GATE | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| QVC GROUP (LIBERTY INTERACTIVE CORPORATION) | Broadcasting | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Formtek, Inc.
 Formtek, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Mestek, Inc., Formtek, Inc. provides security system services. The private company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LIBERTY MEDIA CORPORATION | Movies/Entertainment | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. | Cable/Satellite TV | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| COMCAST CORPORATION | Cable/Satellite TV | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Eizel Technologies, Inc.
 Eizel Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Nokia Oyj, Eizel Technologies, Inc. develops software solutions for access of enterprise content. The private company is based in Pittsburgh, PA. Eizel Technologies was acquired by Nokia Oyj on May 14, 2003 for $20.36 million. | Packaged Software | President Chief Operating Officer | |
Communicorp Group Ltd.
 Communicorp Group Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Communicorp Group Ltd. owns and operates various media channels. The firm offers radio stations which cover a diverse range of interests and formats including Hot AC, CHR, National Pop, News, Jazz, Dance, Country, and R&B. The company was founded by Denis O'Brien in 1989 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Broadcasting | Chairman Director/Board Member Founder | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Liberty Global, Inc.
 Liberty Global, Inc. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services Liberty Global, Inc. operates as an international provider of video, broadband internet and telephony services. The firm also has Corporate and Other category and Intersegment eliminations segments. The Corporate and Other category segment includes operating segments that provide broadband communications services in Puerto Rico and, programming and other services primarily in Europe and Latin America. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Cable/Satellite TV | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| University College Dublin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Denver | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
National Cable Satellite Corp.
 National Cable Satellite Corp. BroadcastingConsumer Services National Cable Satellite Corp. owns and operates cable television networks. It provides congressional sessions, white house press briefings and speeches, British house commons sessions, and other political and public affairs programs. The company was founded by Brian P. Lamb on March 19, 1979 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Digicel Ltd.
 Digicel Ltd. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Digicel Ltd. provides wireless services. It offers GSM mobile services in Caribbean countries including Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Aruba, Grenada, Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman, and Curacao among others. The company was founded in April, 2000 and is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Digicel Pacific Ltd.
 Digicel Pacific Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Digicel Pacific Ltd. engages in the provision of mobile communications services. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Digicel El Salvador Ltd
 Digicel El Salvador Ltd Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Digicel El Salvador Ltd. is a telecommunication company. It is engaged in providing GSM mobile telecommunication services in El Salvador. The company was founded on 3 December, 2001 and is headquartered in San Salvador, El Salvador. | Wireless Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.
 Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the development of technologies and specifications for the secure delivery of high speed data, video, voice, and next generation services. It also provides testing, certification facilities, and technical leadership for the cable industry. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Louisville, CO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Paley Center for Media
 The Paley Center for Media Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services The Paley Center for Media is a non-profit organization that leads discussions about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. The non-profit company is based in Beverly Hills, CA. The center draws upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the media community to provide respected programming. The Paley Archive, containing over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, is accessible to the public. The center also serves as a neutral setting for media professionals to engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Maureen J. Reidy has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| VIRGIN MEDIA INC. | Broadcasting | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
 NCTA - The Internet & Television Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NCTA - The Internet & Television Association operates as trade association for broadband and pay television industry. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Chief Operating Officer | |
Liberty Global Ventures
 Liberty Global Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Liberty Global Ventures (Liberty Global Ventures) is a venture capital operating division of Liberty Global PLC founded in 1999 by Bruce Dines. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing
 Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing provides business promotion services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in National Harbor, MD. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications
 National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association for Multi-Ethnicity in Communications is an organization that educates and advocates, and empowers for multi-ethnic diversity in the communications. The firm helps facilitate the personal and professional development of individuals from entry level to the C -Suite, and every level in between. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Topaz Energy Group Ltd.
 Topaz Energy Group Ltd. Oilfield Services/EquipmentIndustrial Services Topaz Energy Group Ltd. provides commercial fuels, lubricants and home heating oils. It owns oil importation facilities in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Derry and Greenore, as well as local distribution depots geographically spread across Ireland. The firm also supplies gasoline, diesel, kerosene, fuel oil and lubricants into all market sectors, both directly and through a countrywide network of authorized distributors. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Graland Country Day School
 Graland Country Day School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Graland Country Day School operates as private school, that serves students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Digicel (Jamaica) Ltd.
 Digicel (Jamaica) Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Digicel (Jamaica) Ltd. provides telecom networking services. It offers post paid and prepaid services. The firm also engages in mobile services, enterprise solutions, and cloud computing. The company was founded by Denis O'Brien in April 2001 and is headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
Lessons for Life Foundation
 Lessons for Life Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Lessons for Life Foundation is a children’s charity that funds education projects in Africa. The company was founded by Shane O’Neill in 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SIRIUS XM HOLDINGS INC. | Broadcasting | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Actavo Group Ltd.
 Actavo Group Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Actavo Group Ltd. provides strategic operations support services. It specializes in network, industrial, hire & sales, building, and events solutions. The company was founded on March 01, 2012 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Digicel Holdings (Central America) Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| GCI LIBERTY, INC. | Major Telecommunications | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Digicel Group Holdings Ltd.
 Digicel Group Holdings Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Digicel Group 0.5 Ltd. provides wireless telecommunication services. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member | |
| WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY, INC. | Cable/Satellite TV | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| ATLANTA BRAVES HOLDINGS, INC. | Movies/Entertainment | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| LIBERTY GLOBAL LTD. | Specialty Telecommunications | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer |
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International
| United States | 34 |
| Ireland | 5 |
| United Kingdom | 4 |
| Bermuda | 4 |
| Mexico | 3 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 28 |
| Communications | 11 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Miscellaneous | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 585 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 166 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 118 |
| Chairman | 107 |
| President | 102 |
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| Marc Rowan | 61 |
| Gregory Maffei | 44 |
| Michael Fries | 38 |
| Julian Michael Horn-Smith | 38 |
| David Zaslav | 35 |
| Leo Hindery | 34 |
| Don Parsons | 33 |
| Jill Greenthal | 28 |
| Leslie Buckley | 25 |
| Wonya Lucas | 24 |
| Denis O'Brien | 23 |
| James Chiddix | 23 |
| Matthew Blank | 22 |
| Jerry L. Kent | 22 |
| Gary Locke | 22 |
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