Russell Samuels
Director/Board Member at IRYStec Software, Inc.
Network origin in Russell Samuels first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Whitecap Venture Partners
 Whitecap Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Whitecap Venture Partners (Whitecap) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by Carey J. Diamond. The firm is headquartered in Toronto.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 16 |
IRYStec Software, Inc.
 IRYStec Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IRYStec Software, Inc. provides perceptual display platform embedded software solutions. It offers computational display, personalized color management, perceptual models, and ambient intelligent. The firm enables consumer device and automotive OEMs to optimize consumer’s display device viewing experience and performance. The company was founded by Tara Akhavan and Afsoon Soudi in 2015 and is headquartered in Montréal, Canada.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 6 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Russell Samuels via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISTEON CORPORATION | Auto Parts: OEM | Director/Board Member | |
Silicon Optix, Inc.
 Silicon Optix, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Silicon Optix, Inc. provides mixed signal semiconductor solutions. The company was founded by Louie Lee and Paul M. Russ in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member | |
Avo Photonics, Inc.
 Avo Photonics, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Avo Photonics, Inc. manufactures photonic and microelectronic products. The firm offers photonics design, development, and manufacturing. It provides optoelectronic solutions and products for medical, military, industrial, aerospace and communications application. The company was founded by Joseph L. Dallas in 2003 and is headquartered in Horsham, PA. | Electronic Components | Chief Executive Officer | |
NOVX Systems, Inc.
 NOVX Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology NOVX Systems, Inc. develops drug screening solutions. Its products include PatientVu, PatientVu Pain and UDS Tests and Dips. The company was founded by Tino Alavie in March 2001 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer | |
Coherent Path, Inc.
 Coherent Path, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Coherent Path, Inc. engages in the provision of solutions to retailers for understanding and connecting with their customers. The company was founded in 2012 by James Glover and Gregory Leibon and is headquartered in Arlington, MA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Kinectrics, Inc.
 Kinectrics, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Kinectrics, Inc. provides power generation and other related engineering services. It offers arc hazard and asset management services for transmission and distribution, cable testing, and contaminated assessment of power transformers. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
LANcity Corp
 LANcity Corp Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Nortel Networks Corp., LANcity Corp makes high-speed cable modems. The company is based in Andover, MA. LANcity was acquired by Bay Networks, Inc. on September 25, 1996 for $59 million. | Telecommunications Equipment | Chief Executive Officer | |
BigBand Networks BAS, Inc.
 BigBand Networks BAS, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications BigBand Networks BAS, Inc. provides telephone voice and data communications services. It is a developer of integrated carrier class broadband access systems that allow cable operators to deliver voice, data and video services. The company is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member | |
ElectroPhotonics Corp.
 ElectroPhotonics Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Viavi Solutions, Inc., ElectroPhotonics Corp. develops components and modules for optical networks. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. ElectroPhotonics was acquired by Viavi Solutions, Inc. on June 22, 1999 for $40 million. The Canadian company was founded by Tino Alavie. | Semiconductors | Founder | |
TrueChat, Inc.
 TrueChat, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology TrueChat, Inc. provides podcast network programs for media content. It aims to educate people by providing honest, open, and respectful conversations. The company was founded by Camden Pierce and Justin T. Weller in 2011 and is headquartered in Urbana, OH. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
| Queen's University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Watchfire Corp.
 Watchfire Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Watchfire Corp. provides online risk management software solutions. Its systems allow organizations to comply with web content accessibility, application security, and data privacy regulations. The company was founded by Michael C. Weider in 1996 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Packaged Software | Founder | |
| Dalhousie University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Florida Institute of Technology, Inc. | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Toronto | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| West Virginia University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
YAS Broadband Ventures LLC
 YAS Broadband Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1996 by Rouzbeh Yassini, YAS Broadband Ventures LLC is a venture capital firm located in Boston | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
D2L Corp.
 D2L Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services D2L Corp. provides cloud-based learning environment and solutions. It specializes in learning solutions in an open and extensible platform to clients and learners in higher education, K-12, healthcare, government, and the corporate sector. The company was founded by John Baker in 1999 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
| National University of Ireland | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Whitecastle Private Equity Partners LP
 Whitecastle Private Equity Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Whitecastle Private Equity Partners LP invests in small to medium sized companies primarily located in Canada and also in the US. The fund focuses to invest in public and private companies with an enterprise value ranging between $15 - $75 million. It targets companies operating in the fields of food services, recycling & waste management, health care services & products, financial services and manufacturing. It provides financing for growth/expansion, LBOs, MBOs, MBIs and privatization transactions with an investment size ranging from $5 to $25 million. It acquires controlling or majority positions and also makes co-investments. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Wilfrid Laurier University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| The Chinese University of Hong Kong | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
DFJ Dragon Fund China
 DFJ Dragon Fund China Investment ManagersFinance DFJ Dragon Fund China (DFJ Dragon Fund) is a venture capital subsidiary of Draper Fisher Jurvetson founded in 2006 by Larry Li, Andy Tang, Bobby Chao and Tim Draper. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| IMRIS INC. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Protenergy Natural Foods Corp.
 Protenergy Natural Foods Corp. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Protenergy Natural Foods Corp. provides contract manufacturing services for natural food and beverage products to retailers. It specializes in soups, broths, and sauces. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. | Food: Major Diversified | Chairman | |
Human Resources Professionals Association
 Human Resources Professionals Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Human Resources Professionals Association protects the public interest by governing and regulating the professional practice. The firm's practices include HR practice, compelling value propositions for all in HR to become members, providing designations based on a globally recognized body of knowledge, and validation of capability through examination and supervision of experience. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.?? | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
| REAL MATTERS INC. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chairman Founder | |
| Photonami Corp. | Chief Executive Officer | ||
| YAS Corp. | Director/Board Member | ||
Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa
 Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa provides community and housing services for youth. The non-profit company is based in Ottawa, Canada. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
Fujitsu Canada, Inc.
 Fujitsu Canada, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Fujitsu Canada, Inc. provides enterprise hardware and software products and services. The firm’s services include business services, business and application services, managed services, ASIC solutions, managed and network services. Its products include IT products and systems, servers, network products, semiconductors and electromechanical components. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Skycure Ltd.
 Skycure Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Skycure Ltd. develops firewalls software for mobile devices. Its solutions include mobile threat defense, Skycure for AirWatch, MobileIron and Citrix. The firm's solution is built from the ground up to accommodate the new characteristics of the mobile era, enabling seamless, system-wide and cross-platform protection for all mobile devices-wherever they are, whatever they do. The company was founded by Adi Sharabani and Yair Amit in May 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Deloitte LLP
 Deloitte LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte LLP provides audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services. Its services include advisory, audit, consulting, human capital, mergers and acquisitions, operations, regulatory, risk and resilience, strategy, tax and technology. The firm serves in financial services, manufacturing, real estate, technology, media, life science and consumer business industries. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Richard Ivey School of Business | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Qvella Corp.
 Qvella Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Qvella Corp provides molecular diagnostics. It develops a differentiated technology for pathogen detection by direct sampling of boldily fluids without the need for culturing or time consuming sample processing. The company was founded by Tino Alavie in 2009 and is headquartered in Richmond Hill, Canada. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer | |
Fiera Infrastructure, Inc.
 Fiera Infrastructure, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Fiera Infrastructure, Inc. provides investment in infrastrucute companies. The firm specializes in investment and asset management headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Yas Capital Partners
 Yas Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance Yas Capital Partners provides investment management services. The private company is based in Boston. The American company was founded by Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| YAS Foundation, Inc. | Founder | ||
| UNH Broadband Center of Excellence | Director/Board Member | ||
| Eagles Fund Technology Investment Ltd. | Founder | ||
| National Rural Research & Development Association | Director/Board Member | ||
Hbcc Investment
 Hbcc Investment Investment ManagersFinance HBCC Investment (HBCC Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| D2L INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation | Director/Board Member Chairman |
Statistics
International
| Canada | 23 |
| United States | 22 |
| Hong Kong | 5 |
| Ireland | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Technology Services | 9 |
| Electronic Technology | 7 |
| Health Technology | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 71 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 30 |
| Founder | 18 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 18 |
| President | 18 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
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| Robert Courteau | 31 |
| Paul Russo | 20 |
| Carey J. Diamond | 17 |
| Larry Lam | 15 |
| Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard | 14 |
| Jason Smith | 9 |
| Helge Seetzen | 9 |
| Michael Weider | 8 |
| Blaine Hobson | 8 |
| Steve Lau | 7 |
| Nicholas Festarini | 6 |
| Tino Alavie | 6 |
| Jodi Kovitz | 5 |
| Natalie Smith | 3 |
| Shayn Diamond | 3 |
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