Michael Blend
Chief Executive Officer at SYSTEM1, INC.
Net worth: 16 M $ as of 29/04/2024
Profile
Michael Blend was the founder of Hotkeys Internet Group LLC (founded in 2002) and System1 LLC (founded in 2013), where he holds the title of Senior Vice President and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer respectively.
He is also the founder of System1, Inc. (founded in 2013) where he also serves as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Blend's current jobs include being a Director at Protected.net Group Ltd.
since 2016, a Director at Nutrisystem, Inc., a Manager at System1 Midco LLC, a Manager at Protected Security Holdings LLC, the President of System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc., and a Manager at System1 S1 LLC.
His former jobs include being the Chairman of Stuff Media LLC from 2016 to 2018, a Director at Data Axle, Inc., a Director at Dynata LLC (Connecticut), the Vice President-Corporate Development at AliphCom Corp.
from 2001 to 2003, the Vice President-Business & Corporate Development at WeddingChannel.com, Inc. from 1999 to 2001, and the President & Chief Operating Officer at Leaf Group Ltd.
from 2006 to 2013.
Blend's education includes an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a graduate degree from The University of Chicago.
Blend is also the founder of Darwin keyboards, S1 Holdco LLC.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SYSTEM1, INC. CLASS C
17.76% | 30/12/2023 | 3,415,262 ( 17.76% ) | 6 M $ | 29/04/2024 |
SYSTEM1, INC.
17.76% | 30/12/2023 | 3,415,262 ( 17.76% ) | 6 M $ | 29/04/2024 |
SYSTEM1, INC. CLASS A
3.03% | 30/12/2023 | 2,072,760 ( 3.03% ) | 4 M $ | 29/04/2024 |
Michael Blend active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SYSTEM1, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/01/2021 |
| NUTRISYSTEM INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| S1 Holdco LLC | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| System1 S1 LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc. | President | - |
| Protected Security Holdings LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Protected.net Group Ltd.
 Protected.net Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of System1, Inc., Protected.net Group Ltd. is a British company that provides information technology services. The private company is based in Hampshire, UK. The company was founded in 2019 by Christopher Phillips. Christopher Phillips has been the CEO since 2019. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2016 |
System1 LLC
 System1 LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services System1 LLC operates independent marketplace for keyword pay-per-click advertising. It provides services for meeting the outsourcing needs of affirmative action companies. The company was founded by Chuck Ursini, Michael L. Blend and John Fries in 2013 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/08/2013 |
| System1 Midco LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Michael Blend
| Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SYSTEM1, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 16 |
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Data Axle, Inc.
 Data Axle, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Data Axle, Inc. provides business data and marketing solutions. It offers analytics and marketing services. The firm specializes in digital and traditional marketing channels. The company was founded by Vinod Gupta in 1972 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Technology Services |
Nutrisystem, Inc.
 Nutrisystem, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Nutrisystem, Inc. engages in the provision of weight management products and services. It offers pre-packaged food program, digital tools, and counseling services. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Fort Washington, PA. | Consumer Services |
AliphCom Corp.
 AliphCom Corp. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology AliphCom Corp. develops and manufactures wearable technology and audio devices. It offers wireless speakers, speakerphones, bluetooth headsets, and noise-eliminating technologies. The company was founded by Alexander Asseily and Hosain Rahman on March 12, 1998 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Electronic Technology |
WeddingChannel.com, Inc.
 WeddingChannel.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WeddingChannel.com, Inc. operates on-line wedding planning and bridal registry resource. The company was founded by Jessica DiLullo Herrin on July 15, 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Leaf Group Ltd.
 Leaf Group Ltd. Internet RetailRetail Trade Leaf Group Ltd. engages in creating brands for lifestyle categories, including art and design, fitness and wellness, and home and decor. It operates through the Marketplaces and Media segments. The Marketplaces segment includes art and design marketplaces that serve a global community of independent artists, which consists of Society6.com and Deny Designs brands. The Media segment consists of owned and operated media properties that publish content, including videos, articles, and designed visual formats, on various category-specific properties with distinct editorial voices. The company was founded by Shawn J. Colo, Lawrence D. Fitzgibbon and Richard M. Rosenblatt in 2006 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Retail Trade |
Hotkeys Internet Group LLC
 Hotkeys Internet Group LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of Graham Holdings Co., Hotkeys Internet Group LLC is a private company that provides web development services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Michael Blend. | Technology Services |
| Darwin keyboards | |
System1 LLC
System1 LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services System1 LLC operates independent marketplace for keyword pay-per-click advertising. It provides services for meeting the outsourcing needs of affirmative action companies. The company was founded by Chuck Ursini, Michael L. Blend and John Fries in 2013 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Commercial Services |
Dynata LLC (Connecticut)
 Dynata LLC (Connecticut) Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Dynata engages in the provision of digital data collection services. Its solutions include research & insights, audience decisioning, campaign effectiveness, advanced analytics, advertising services, brand trackers, data processing, online qualitative, survey programming, and voice services. The firm serves the automotive, CPG and retail, financial services, healthcare, management consulting, market research agencies, media and ad agencies, political, and technology industries. The company was founded by Hal Brierley and Mort Meyerson in 1999 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Technology Services |
Stuff Media LLC
 Stuff Media LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Stuff Media LLC engages in publishing podcast. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Protected.net Group Ltd.
Protected.net Group Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of System1, Inc., Protected.net Group Ltd. is a British company that provides information technology services. The private company is based in Hampshire, UK. The company was founded in 2019 by Christopher Phillips. Christopher Phillips has been the CEO since 2019. | Technology Services |
| S1 Holdco LLC | |
| System1 Midco LLC | |
| Protected Security Holdings LLC | |
| System1 SS Protect Holdings, Inc. | |
| System1 S1 LLC |
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