John Willmoth
Founder at Poplar Ventures LLC
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John H.
Willmoth is the founder of Poplar Ventures LLC, which was founded in 2007, where he holds the title of Managing Partner.
He currently holds board member positions at PERQ Software LLC and Switcher, Inc. He was also a Venture Partner at Chrysalis Ventures, Inc. from 2007 to 2019.
Additionally, he held board member positions at ZirMed, Inc. from 2008 to 2017 and SkuVault, Inc. from 2018 to 2022.
Mr. Willmoth received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College in 1986 and his MBA from The University of Chicago in 1989.
John Willmoth active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Poplar Ventures LLC
 Poplar Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Poplar Ventures LLC (Poplar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by John H. Willmoth. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. | Founder | 31/12/2006 |
Switcher, Inc.
 Switcher, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Switcher, Inc. engages in information technology services. Its platform, Switcher Studio lets user capture video from multiple camera angels and edit it in real time. The company was founded by Nicholas Mattingly and Gabriele Mondada and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2016 |
PERQ Software LLC
 PERQ Software LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services PERQ Software LLC operates as a marketing technology and advertising company, which provides solutions that connect businesses to consumers. Its products include multifamily renter software, home furnishing software, and auto dealer software. The company was founded by Andy Medley and Scott Hill in 2001 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2019 |
Former positions of John Willmoth
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SkuVault, Inc.
 SkuVault, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Linn Systems Ltd., SkuVault, Inc. is a cloud-based inventory and warehouse management system provider based in Louisville, KY. SkuVault's software-as-a-service model offers a competitive ecommerce and omni-channel distribution solution that is directly integrated with channel management systems, ecommerce store platforms, shipping software, and other operational technology platforms. The platform solves one of the biggest challenges in omnichannel retail by managing and tracking inventory at scale. SkuVault has over 1,200 customers worldwide who trust the platform to ensure the success of their businesses. SkuVault was founded in 2011 by Slava Ivanyuk and Andy Eastes, who has been the CEO since then. SkuVault was acquired by Linn Systems Ltd. on September 01, 2022. | Director/Board Member | 31/07/2022 |
Chrysalis Ventures, Inc.
 Chrysalis Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Chrysalis Ventures, Inc (Chrysalis Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by David Jones, Jr in 1993. The firm is headquartered in the Louisville, KY. | Private Equity Investor | 27/02/2019 |
ZirMed, Inc.
 ZirMed, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ZirMed, Inc. provides web based revenue cycle management solutions for the healthcare business. Its solutions include eligibility verification, credit and debit card processing, check processing, claims management, reimbursement management, electronic remittance advice, patient statements, and patient eCommerce solutions. The firm also provides revenue cycle management, medical claims, electronic data interchange, clinical communication, health information and healthcare connectivity for healthcare organizations, medical and billing services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Director/Board Member | 30/10/2017 |
Nextel Communications, Inc.
 Nextel Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Communications, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services in the United States | Corporate Officer/Principal | 29/06/2006 |
Nextel Partners, Inc.
 Nextel Partners, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Partners, Inc. provides wireless digital communications services. It offers fully integrated four-in-one services available from Nextel, which include digital cellular, text/numeric messaging, Nextel Wireless Web services and Nextel Nationwide Direct Connect walkie-talkie all in a single wireless phone. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of John Willmoth
| Amherst College | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 13 |
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Chrysalis Ventures, Inc.
Chrysalis Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Chrysalis Ventures, Inc (Chrysalis Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by David Jones, Jr in 1993. The firm is headquartered in the Louisville, KY. | Finance |
Continuum 700 LLC
 Continuum 700 LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Continuum 700 LLC provides telecommunication services. It acquires and develops 700 MHz wireless spectrum licenses. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Jackson, MI. | Communications |
Open Kernel Labs, Inc.
 Open Kernel Labs, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Open Kernel Labs is the leading provider of mobile phone virtualization solutions in commercial deployment. The OKL4 Microvisor ships in 500 million mobile phones worldwide. Handset OEMs, mobile network operators (MNOs), and semiconductor suppliers depend on OK Labs to deliver high-performance virtualization solutions that decrease BOM cost, reduce complexity, and speed time-to-market. The OK Labs business philosophy integrates creativity, engineering excellence, and market savvy. The company was conceived and nurtured by educators and researchers with a mission to explore and develop superior technology. The company was founded August 2006 in and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Boost Mobile LLC
 Boost Mobile LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Boost Mobile LLC offers telecommunications services. The firm offers phones and devices, account management, and device support services and accessories. The company was founded by Craig R. Cooper and Peter Alan Adderton in 2000 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS. | Communications |
Poplar Ventures LLC
Poplar Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Poplar Ventures LLC (Poplar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by John H. Willmoth. The firm is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. | Finance |
Nextel Communications, Inc.
Nextel Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Communications, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services in the United States | Communications |
| First Chicago Corp. | Finance |
Mobile Armor, Inc.
 Mobile Armor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mobile Armor, Inc. is an innovator and a visionary leader in data protection and encryption technology, headquartered in St Louis, Missouri. Mobile Armor is an American company that provides domestically developed trusted data security solutions to commercial and government organizations. Notable customers include the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, civilian agencies and customers in healthcare and financial services verticals. Mobile Armor offers a solution that provides centralized management of all mobile devices, including desktops, laptops, PDAs, smartphones, and removable drives (including thumb drives). The company is a recipient of the coveted DoD Data at Rest Tiger Team award for its data encryption products. Mobile Armor technology is certified to meet the standards and guidelines for security set by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Technology Services |
Nextel Partners, Inc.
Nextel Partners, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Nextel Partners, Inc. provides wireless digital communications services. It offers fully integrated four-in-one services available from Nextel, which include digital cellular, text/numeric messaging, Nextel Wireless Web services and Nextel Nationwide Direct Connect walkie-talkie all in a single wireless phone. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Communications |
ZirMed, Inc.
ZirMed, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ZirMed, Inc. provides web based revenue cycle management solutions for the healthcare business. Its solutions include eligibility verification, credit and debit card processing, check processing, claims management, reimbursement management, electronic remittance advice, patient statements, and patient eCommerce solutions. The firm also provides revenue cycle management, medical claims, electronic data interchange, clinical communication, health information and healthcare connectivity for healthcare organizations, medical and billing services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Technology Services |
Switcher, Inc.
Switcher, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Switcher, Inc. engages in information technology services. Its platform, Switcher Studio lets user capture video from multiple camera angels and edit it in real time. The company was founded by Nicholas Mattingly and Gabriele Mondada and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Technology Services |
PERQ Software LLC
PERQ Software LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services PERQ Software LLC operates as a marketing technology and advertising company, which provides solutions that connect businesses to consumers. Its products include multifamily renter software, home furnishing software, and auto dealer software. The company was founded by Andy Medley and Scott Hill in 2001 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Commercial Services |
SkuVault, Inc.
SkuVault, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Linn Systems Ltd., SkuVault, Inc. is a cloud-based inventory and warehouse management system provider based in Louisville, KY. SkuVault's software-as-a-service model offers a competitive ecommerce and omni-channel distribution solution that is directly integrated with channel management systems, ecommerce store platforms, shipping software, and other operational technology platforms. The platform solves one of the biggest challenges in omnichannel retail by managing and tracking inventory at scale. SkuVault has over 1,200 customers worldwide who trust the platform to ensure the success of their businesses. SkuVault was founded in 2011 by Slava Ivanyuk and Andy Eastes, who has been the CEO since then. SkuVault was acquired by Linn Systems Ltd. on September 01, 2022. | Technology Services |
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