Erik Blachford
Director/Board Member at ZILLOW GROUP, INC.
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 29/04/2024
Network origin in Erik Blachford first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Princeton University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 233 |
TCMI, Inc.
 TCMI, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance TCMI, Inc.(TCV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Jay Crandall Hoag and Richard Herrick Kimball. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 149 |
Columbia Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 133 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 59 | |
| Public Company | Information Technology Services | 53 | |
World Wildlife Fund, Inc.
 World Wildlife Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Wildlife Fund, Inc. protects natural areas and wild populations of plants and animals. It provides programs for protection of endangered species, preservation of ecological systems, and environmental educational policy development. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 50 |
| Public Company | Other Consumer Services | 40 | |
Ascension Ventures Ltd.
 Ascension Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Ascension Ventures Ltd (Ascension Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Jean de Fougerolles and the firm headquartered in London.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 26 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 22 |
Glassdoor, Inc.
 Glassdoor, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Glassdoor, Inc. operates an employee review and job-search platform. It offers job listings, as well as access to user-generated content, including company-specific salary reports, ratings and reviews, interview questions and reviews, office photos and more. The company was founded by Richard N. Barton, Timothy Andrew Besse and Robert Hohman in 2007 and is headquartered in Mill Valley, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Commercial Printing/Forms | 11 |
dcbel, Inc.
 dcbel, Inc. Alternative Power GenerationUtilities dcbel, Inc. develops digital energy management solutions and designs chargers for electric vehicles. It specializes in utility, energy, smart grid, cleantech, strategic consulting, microgrid, nanogrid and energy generation. The company was founded by Marc-Andr? Forget in 2015 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
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| Holding Company | Alternative Power Generation | 8 |
Live Learning Technologies LLC
 Live Learning Technologies LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Nerdy, Inc., Live Learning Technologies LLC is a leading platform for live online learning. The company is based in St. Louis, MO. The company offers live one-on-one learning, small to large group classes, and self-study tools as essential components of its online learning platform. The company was founded in 2007 by Charles K. Cohn, who has been the CEO since 2007. Live Learning Technologies was acquired by TPG Pace Tech Opportunities Corp. on September 20, 2021 for $1,394.61 million.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 7 |
Catalate Commerce, Inc.
 Catalate Commerce, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Catalate Commerce, Inc. sells lift tickets online for ski resorts. Its platform helps ski resorts generate incremental sales through yield management, segmentation, centralized distribution and gives alpine resorts the ability to sell advance-purchase, date-specific tickets, rentals, lessons and more, while still maintaining complete control over both the price and the quantity of items available for any given day. The company was founded by Ron Schneidermann and Evan V. Reece in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 6 |
IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/
 IAC/InterActiveCorp. /Old/ BroadcastingConsumer Services IAC/InterActiveCorp. engages in the provision of media and Internet services. It operates through the following business segments: Match Group, ANGI Homeservices, Vimeo, Dotdash, Applications and Emerging & Other. The Match Group segment provides dating products, operating a portfolio of several brands, including Match, Tinder, PlentyOfFish, and OkCupid. The ANGI Homeservices segment offers a digital marketplace for home services, connecting homeowners across the globe with home service professionals, and operates HomeAdvisor and Angie's List. The Vimeo segment includes cloud-based software products to stream, host, distribute and monetize videos online and across devices, as well as premium video tools on a subscription basis. The Dotdash segment is a portfolio of digital brands providing expert information and inspiration in select vertical content categories. The Applications segment is comprised of direct-to-consumer downloadable desktop applications, including, Apalon, SlimWare, and Partnerships. The Emerging & Others segment includes Ask Media Group, Blue Crew, The Daily Beast, College Humor Media and IAC Films. The company was founded on July 28, 1986 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Extinct | Broadcasting | 6 |
Adventure Travel Trade Association, Inc.
 Adventure Travel Trade Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Adventure Travel Trade Association, Inc. is an organization that aims to educate and professionalize the adventure travel industry. The private company is based in Monroe, WA. The company conducts original and collaborative research projects with partners, and make the results of their studies available for download or purchase. Current members of the organization receive some reports for free as a member benefit and others at a deep discount. The company was founded in 1990. The CEO is Shannon Stowell.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
Varsity Tutors LLC
 Varsity Tutors LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Varsity Tutors LLC Varsity Tutors LLC engages in the provision of a live learning platform for private instructors. Its tool offers free online diagnostic tests, practice exams, flashcards, and questions of the day. It specializes in Math, Science, Foreign Languages, and Elementary tutoring courses. The company was founded by Chuck Cohn in 2007 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
The Cutting Ball Theater
 The Cutting Ball Theater Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services The Cutting Ball Theater is an experimental theater located in the Tenderloin of San Francisco. The American company showcases both new works and revamped classics in an intimate black box space. The non-profit company's focus is on creating tantalizing plays that connect audiences and artists through shared moments of live storytelling.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Media Conglomerates | 6 |
| Public Company | Internet Software/Services | 5 | |
Choose Energy, Inc.
 Choose Energy, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Choose Energy, Inc. provides online energy platform. It provides comparison shopping for consumers and business owners on its monthly energy bill. The firm finds cheaper energy for homes and businesses, compare electricity rates between supplier and switch energy suppliers. The company was founded by Jerry C. Dyess in 2008 and is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 5 |
ecoAmerica
 ecoAmerica Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ecoAmerica engages in building climate leadership, public support, and political will for climate solutions. The non-profit company is based in Washington.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 4 |
TerraPass, Inc.
 TerraPass, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services TerraPass, Inc. provides clean energy products to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. It works with developers of greenhouse gas reduction projects to bring to market verified carbon credits. The company was founded in October 2004 by Adam Stein, Thomas Arnold, Karl T. Ulrich, George Favaloro, Ellie Moss and Karan Girotra and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Wholesale Distributors | 4 |
Bloomspot, Inc.
 Bloomspot, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Bloomspot, Inc. offers online discounted coupons for restaurants, spas, salons, weekend getaways, events, and international resorts. The firm provides discounted coupons through a flash-sale site Bloomspot.com. The company was founded by Jasper Malcolmson and Nimit Maru in 2008 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 2 |
| Subsidiary | Advertising/Marketing Services | 2 | |
Narrative Fund Management LLC
 Narrative Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Narrative Fund Management LLC (Narrative Fund) is a venture capital firm in 2015. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Erik Blachford via their personal network
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|---|---|---|---|
Zillow, Inc.
 Zillow, Inc. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Zillow, Inc. provides online real estate services. It buys, sells, rents, finances, and remodels homes. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Founder Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel | |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Hotwire, Inc.
 Hotwire, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Hotwire, Inc. provides travel services. It offers various types of travel services, including travel agencies, tour operators, cruise lines and Internet vacation reservations services. The firm also offers discounts on airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, cruises and vacation packages. The company was founded by Karl Ivar Peterson, Eric Grosse, Gregg Brockway and Spencer M. Rascoff in 2000 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Other Consumer Services | President Founder Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer General Counsel Public Communications Contact | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| AMAZON.COM, INC. | Department Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer President | |
| TCV ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| TRIPADVISOR, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| STRIDE, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Nextdoor, Inc.
 Nextdoor, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Nextdoor, Inc. engages in the development of a private social network. It offers a neighborhood hub for trusted connections and the exchange of information, goods, and services. The company was founded by Prakash Janakiraman, Nirav N. Tolia, Sarah Leary, Adam Ginsburg, and David Wiesen in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NEXTDOOR HOLDINGS, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GRUBHUB INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| NETFLIX, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| OPENTABLE INC | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC
 Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Benchmark Capital Management Co. LLC (Benchmark Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Kevin Harvey, Andy Rachleff and Bob Kagle. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp.
 TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 4, 2021 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX. | Financial Conglomerates | President Director/Board Member | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Palm, Inc.
 Palm, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Computer Processing Hardware | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| ORACLE CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
StubHub, Inc.
 StubHub, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services StubHub, Inc. engages in the provision of online ticket exchange services. It operates secure site for the transactions, shipping, and customer service; and offers charity ticket packages for events. The company was founded by Eric H. Baker and Jeffery G. Lawson in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director of Finance/CFO General Counsel | |
OneSource Virtual, Inc.
 OneSource Virtual, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services OneSource Virtual, Inc. provides business process outsourcing technology and support services. The firm's services include strategic consulting for workday, workday implementation, workforce administration, benefits administration, payroll services on workday, prescriptive solutions, finance and accounting services and application management services. The company was founded Brian David Williams, Wesley John Bryan and Britton Carl Wirt in 2008 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SOAR TECHNOLOGY ACQUISITION CORP. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Emory University | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Williams College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| TRIVAGO N.V. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ELONG, INC. (ADR) | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE GAP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Avvo, Inc.
 Avvo, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Avvo, Inc. operates as an online legal directory. Its legal topics include bankruptcy and debt, business, child custody and support, criminal defense, divorce, driving under the influence, employment, family law, immigration, landlord or tenant, medical malpractice, personal injury, real estate, traffic tickets, and wills and estates. The company was founded by Mark S. Britton, Paul Bloom and Sendi Widjaja in 2006 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
AxiomSL Group, Inc.
 AxiomSL Group, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services AxiomSL Group, Inc. operates as a development stage company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO |
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| United States | 48 |
| Cayman Islands | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| China | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Technology Services | 12 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 539 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 210 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 110 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 90 |
| Chairman | 82 |
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| Christopher Marshall | 41 |
| J. Gurley | 38 |
| William Kane Reilly | 37 |
| André M. Boisvert | 35 |
| Jay Hoag | 33 |
| Pamela Thomas-Graham | 33 |
| Jonathan Callaghan | 32 |
| Robert Hutter | 32 |
| Rochelle Lazarus | 31 |
| Spencer Rascoff | 30 |
| Yuriy Timen | 29 |
| Scott L. Kauffman | 29 |
| Pravin Anand Vazirani | 28 |
| Dara Khosrowshahi | 27 |
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