John Denniston
Founder at Shared-X LLC
Profile
John Denniston is the founder of Sustainability Partners LLC (2014), SPBRX, Inc. (2014), and Shared-X LLC (2015) where he holds the title of Executive Chairman.
He currently serves on the Investment Advisory Committee at Agfunder, Inc. Mr. Denniston's former positions include Chairman at Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd.
(2013), Managing Director at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker), Director at Segway, Inc., Director at Soltaix, Inc., Director at TAS Energy, Inc., Managing Director at Smith Barney Asset Management, Director at Beamreach Solar, Inc., and Director at Choose Energy, Inc. He was also a Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (2001-2013) and a Partner at Brobeck, Phelger & Harrison LLP.
Mr. Denniston received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Michigan.
John Denniston active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Shared-X LLC
 Shared-X LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Shared-X LLC provides access to modern technology and specialty markets for smallholder farmers to encourage a culture of innovation. The company was founded by John Denniston and Tony Salas in 2015 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA. | Founder | 31/12/2014 |
Agfunder, Inc.
 Agfunder, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Agfunder, Inc. (Agfunder) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Rob Leclerc, Michael Dean, Melissa Tilney and Justin Bruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of John Denniston
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC
 Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US. | Private Equity Investor | 09/10/2013 |
Soltaix, Inc.
 Soltaix, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Soltaix, Inc. manufactures crystalline solar cells. The company was founded by Mehrdad Moslehi in February 2007 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Director/Board Member | 12/01/2011 |
| Smith Barney Asset Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/12/2000 |
Sustainability Partners LLC
 Sustainability Partners LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Sustainability Partners LLC is an ESG focused company that converts infrastructure into a monthly usage-based utility service through its innovative model, Infrastructure as a Service®. The company is based in Chandler, AZ and was founded in 2014 by Tom E. Cain and John Denniston. Sustainability Partners pays to convert essential infrastructure into a monthly utility service for government institutions, including hospitals, cities, towns, and schools across the nation. The company is committed to eliminating deferred maintenance infrastructure by enabling sustainability, providing outstanding customer experiences, and ultimately improving the resilience, health, and safety of communities through innovation and best industry practices. Zero upfront capital is required from customers. Tom E. Cain has been the CEO since 2014. | Founder | - |
SPBRX, Inc.
 SPBRX, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SPBRX, Inc. provides clean technology services. It is an investment fund dedicated to financing sustainability projects where budgets or other restrictions limit the client. The firm focuses on funding solutions for energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, water conservation and waste recycling. The company was founded by Tom earl Cain and John Denniston in 2014 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA. | Founder | - |
Training of John Denniston
| University of Michigan | Graduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 15 |
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Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC
Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC Investment ManagersFinance Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC (Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers) is a venture capital firm founded in 1972 by Eugene Kleiner, Thomas Perkins, Brook Byers and Frank J. Caufield. The firm is headquartered in California, US. | Finance |
Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker)
 Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis. | Finance |
Brobeck, Phelger & Harrison LLP
 Brobeck, Phelger & Harrison LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Brobeck, Phelger & Harrison LLP provides legal services. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Smith Barney Asset Management | Finance |
Soltaix, Inc.
Soltaix, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Soltaix, Inc. manufactures crystalline solar cells. The company was founded by Mehrdad Moslehi in February 2007 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Beamreach Solar, Inc.
 Beamreach Solar, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Beamreach Solar, Inc. develops crystalline silicon solar modules for photovoltaic electricity generation. It serves residential, commercial and utility-scale power generation markets. The company was founded in 2005 by Mehrdad M. Moslehi and Somnath Nag and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Segway, Inc.
 Segway, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Segway, Inc. develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets self-balancing and zero-emissions light electric transportation devices. It also provides zero-emissions personal transporters for indoor, sidewalk, cross-terrain, and patrol use, and PT accessories, such as cargo, lighting, parking, infokey, mats, travel, batteries, and apparel and collectibles. The company was founded by Dean L. Kamen in 1999 and is headquartered in Bedford, NH. | Consumer Durables |
Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd.
 Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd. provides breeding and agro-biotechnology, agro technology and energy services. The firm offers food, feed crops and castormax solutions. It uses its enhanced ploidy platform to increase crop productivity. The company was founded by Doron Gal, Zohar Benner and Amit Avidov, Dror Maayany and Alon Lerner in 2007 and is headquartered in Lower Galilee, Israel. | Process Industries |
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. | Technology Services |
TAS Energy, Inc.
 TAS Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities TAS Energy, Inc. engages in the provision of modular energy solutions for the power generation industry. It offers cooling products, data halls, and air cooled products. The company was founded by Thomas L. Pierson in 1999 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Utilities |
| Salomon Smith Barney, Inc. | Finance |
SPBRX, Inc.
SPBRX, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services SPBRX, Inc. provides clean technology services. It is an investment fund dedicated to financing sustainability projects where budgets or other restrictions limit the client. The firm focuses on funding solutions for energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, water conservation and waste recycling. The company was founded by Tom earl Cain and John Denniston in 2014 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA. | Commercial Services |
Shared-X LLC
Shared-X LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Shared-X LLC provides access to modern technology and specialty markets for smallholder farmers to encourage a culture of innovation. The company was founded by John Denniston and Tony Salas in 2015 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA. | Process Industries |
Sustainability Partners LLC
Sustainability Partners LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Sustainability Partners LLC is an ESG focused company that converts infrastructure into a monthly usage-based utility service through its innovative model, Infrastructure as a Service®. The company is based in Chandler, AZ and was founded in 2014 by Tom E. Cain and John Denniston. Sustainability Partners pays to convert essential infrastructure into a monthly utility service for government institutions, including hospitals, cities, towns, and schools across the nation. The company is committed to eliminating deferred maintenance infrastructure by enabling sustainability, providing outstanding customer experiences, and ultimately improving the resilience, health, and safety of communities through innovation and best industry practices. Zero upfront capital is required from customers. Tom E. Cain has been the CEO since 2014. | Technology Services |
Agfunder, Inc.
Agfunder, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Agfunder, Inc. (Agfunder) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Rob Leclerc, Michael Dean, Melissa Tilney and Justin Bruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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