Van Simmons
Director/Board Member at MARKETWISE, INC.
Net worth: 214 194 $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Van Simmons first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Data Processing Services | 25 | |
MarketWise LLC
 MarketWise LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MarketWise LLC develops and operates multi-brand digital subscription services platform. It is a subscription services platform that provides independent financial research, analytical tools, and software primarily to retail investors across digital channels. The company is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 14 |
| Holding Company | Specialty Stores | 12 | |
The Professional Numismatists Guild
 The Professional Numismatists Guild Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services The Professional Numismatists Guild operates as a coin dealer. The non-profit company is based in Fallbrook, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Wholesale Distributors | 2 |
Professional Coin Grading Service, Inc.
 Professional Coin Grading Service, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Professional Coin Grading Service, Inc. develops mobile application software that assists with coin grading. The private company is based in Newport Beach, CA. The company was founded by Van D. Simmons.
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| Private Company | Packaged Software | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Van Simmons via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| CALAMP CORP. | Telecommunications Equipment | Chairman | |
National Semiconductor Corp.
 National Semiconductor Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology National Semiconductor Corp. develops and manufactures analog intensive and mixed-signal integrated circuits. The firm’s product portfolio includes power management circuits, audio and operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital or digital-to-analog converters, communication interface circuits, lighting and display circuits, adaptive voltage scaling circuits, and radio frequency integrated circuits, as well as power references, regulators, and switches. The company was founded by Arie Brish on June 29, 1959 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Semiconductors | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| AZENTA, INC. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| BLONDER TONGUE LABORATORIES, INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MRV COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.
 Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. was designed, manufactured and marketed musical instruments. The firm offered pianos, band and orchestral Instruments. The company was founded in 1993 and was headquartered in New York, NY. | Recreational Products | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
 PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| ASCENDANT DIGITAL ACQUISITION CORP. III | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Jagex Ltd.
 Jagex Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Jagex Ltd. develops and publishes online games. It offers free-to-play online adventure and multiplayer games. The company was founded by Ian Gower, Andrew Gower, Paul Gower and Constant Tedder on April 28, 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom. | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Opportunity International, Inc.
 Opportunity International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Opportunity International, Inc. operates as a non profit organization that provides small business loans, savings, insurance and training. It offers micro banking, agriculture finance, and education finance. The company was founded by Al Whittaker and David Bussau in 1971 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Cambridge Venture Partners Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. II
 Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. II Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ascendant Digital Acquisition Corp. II operates as a blank check company. Its objective is for effecting a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, and reorganization. The company was founded on January 8, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| The American College of Corporate Directors | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | ||
Apmex LLC
 Apmex LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Apmex, Inc. is a private company that specializes in buying and selling gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion online. The company is based in Oklahoma City, OK. The company also offers rare numismatic coins and currency with fast and free shipping on orders over $199. Customers can invest in precious metals with everyday spend when they check out and use their points to buy gold and silver. The company also provides a list of countries they currently ship to and information on state sales tax that may affect customers depending on where their shipment is being sent. It was founded by Scott Thomas and Kenneth Lewis has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ascendant Mobility Acquisition Corp. I
 Ascendant Mobility Acquisition Corp. I Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ascendant Mobility Acquisition Corp. I operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination. The company was founded on February 18, 2021 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| REDFLEX HOLDINGS LIMITED | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| Apmex Precious Metals Management Services, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
APMEX Physical 1 OZ Gold Redeemable Trust
 APMEX Physical 1 OZ Gold Redeemable Trust Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals APMEX Physical 1 OZ Gold Redeemable Trust operates as a mutual fund trust. It intends to invest in and hold substantially all of its assets in 1 oz. american gold eagle bullion coins and 1 oz. canadian gold maple leaf bullion coins. The company was founded on March 10, 2011 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Precious Metals | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Heritage Auctions, Inc.
 Heritage Auctions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heritage Auctions, Inc. provides auction services. It offers coins, comics, currency, decorative arts & antiquities, fine art, movie posters, sports collectibles and other items. The company has international offices in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Heritage Auctions was founded in 1976 by Steve Ivy and Jim Halperin and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
Lordes Capital Ltd.
 Lordes Capital Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Lordes Capital Ltd. offers fund management activities. The company was founded on September 20, 2005 and is headquartered in Kent, the United Kingdom. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Operating Officer | |
| BARCLAYS PLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Operating Officer | |
Barclays Capital Securities Ltd.
 Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Barclays Capital Securities Ltd. (BCS) is the brokerage subsidiary of Barclays Bank plc, which is owned by Barclays Plc (LON: BARC), an international financial services group in Great Britain. The firm was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in London with offices worldwide. BCS provides prime brokerage services which include equities and fixed income financing, OTC Clearing, Futures and Foreign Exchange Prime Brokerage and access to industry insights and analytics. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Operating Officer | |
T2 Qualified Fund LP
 T2 Qualified Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Part of T2 Partners Management LP, T2 Qualified Fund LP acts as a private equity fund. The company is based in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Tilson Offshore Fund Ltd. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JMP GROUP LLC | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member | |
LCH Group Holdings Ltd.
 LCH Group Holdings Ltd. Regional BanksFinance LCH Group Holdings Ltd. is an investment company, which engages in the provision of rates and multi-asset clearing house solutions. Its services include clearing and post trade services. The company was founded on April 24, 2003 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member | |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
E*TRADE Bank
 E*TRADE Bank Regional BanksFinance E*Trade Bank provides banking services. It is the wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE Financial Corp. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Regional Banks | President | |
| STANLEY GIBBONS | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| Barry University | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Central Florida | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
LiquiGlide, Inc.
 LiquiGlide, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries LiquiGlide, Inc. develops permanently wet slippery surfaces. The firm serves to consumer products, manufacturer, medical, energy and agrochemical industries. The company was founded by Jonathan David Smith and Kripa K. Varanasi in August 2012 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 31 |
| United Kingdom | 10 |
| Cayman Islands | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 16 |
| Consumer Services | 9 |
| Electronic Technology | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 185 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 62 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 56 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 36 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 34 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
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| Deborah Farrington | 41 |
| Michael McConnell | 38 |
| Mark Gerhard | 19 |
| Joseph Martin | 19 |
| A. Clinton Allen | 18 |
| Albert Moyer | 16 |
| Riaan Hodgson | 16 |
| Glenn Tongue | 16 |
| Bruce A. Stevens | 16 |
| Robert G. Deuster | 14 |
| Michael R. Haynes | 13 |
| Paul Idzik | 12 |
| R. Lynch | 12 |
| Erik Mickels | 11 |
| Manny Borges | 9 |
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