John G. Palfrey
Founder at Top Ten Media, Inc.
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John G.
Palfrey is the founder of Top Ten Media, Inc. (founded in 2005) where he holds the title of President & Director.
He is currently the President & Director at The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation, Director at Data & Society Research Institute, Inc., Director at Ames Foundation, Director at Open Knowledge Commons, Inc, and Trustee at Boston Athenæum.
In the past, he served as the Director of Digital Public Library of America, Executive Director of The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society (from 2002 to 2008), Professor at the University of St. Gallen (from 2007 to 2008), Venture Executive at Highland Capital Partners LLC (from 2007 to 2012), and Professor at Harvard Law School.
He completed his graduate degree at Harvard University in 2001, his undergraduate degree at Harvard University in 1994, and his undergraduate degree at the University of Cambridge in 1997.
John G. Palfrey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Top Ten Media, Inc.
 Top Ten Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Top Ten Media, Inc. operates as an internet aggregator of media content. It specializes in entertainment topics, drawing information from blogs, media, video, and podcasts. The company was founded by John G. Palfrey in 2005 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Founder | 21/10/2009 |
Boston Athenæum
 Boston Athenæum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Boston Athenæum operates and manages an independent membership library. It also provides library services and cultural programs. Boston Athenæum was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
 The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation engages in making grants and impact investments to support non-profit organizations. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | President | - |
| Ames Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| Open Knowledge Commons, Inc | Director/Board Member | - |
Data & Society Research Institute, Inc.
 Data & Society Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Data & Society Research Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit research institute that aims to advance public understanding of the social implications of data-centric technologies and automation. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John G. Palfrey
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Highland Capital Partners LLC
 Highland Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Highland Capital Partners LLC (Highland Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1987 by Paul A. Maeder and Bob F. Higgins. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, US. | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2012 |
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
 The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Harvard University, The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society operates a research program to explore cyberspace. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2007 |
| University of St. Gallen | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2007 |
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Training of John G. Palfrey
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Cambridge | Undergraduate Degree |
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Top Ten Media, Inc.
Top Ten Media, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Top Ten Media, Inc. operates as an internet aggregator of media content. It specializes in entertainment topics, drawing information from blogs, media, video, and podcasts. The company was founded by John G. Palfrey in 2005 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Technology Services |
Boston Athenæum
Boston Athenæum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Boston Athenæum operates and manages an independent membership library. It also provides library services and cultural programs. Boston Athenæum was founded in 1807 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
Highland Capital Partners LLC
Highland Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Highland Capital Partners LLC (Highland Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1987 by Paul A. Maeder and Bob F. Higgins. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, US. | Finance |
The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation
The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation engages in making grants and impact investments to support non-profit organizations. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous |
Digital Public Library of America
 Digital Public Library of America Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Digital Public Library of America provides grant making services. The private company is based in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous |
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society
The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Harvard University, The Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society operates a research program to explore cyberspace. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
Data & Society Research Institute, Inc.
Data & Society Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Data & Society Research Institute, Inc. is a nonprofit research institute that aims to advance public understanding of the social implications of data-centric technologies and automation. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
| Ames Foundation | Miscellaneous |
| Open Knowledge Commons, Inc |
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