Stephen Barnes

Director/Board Member at

Liveconnections

55 year

41 connections

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Stephen H.
Barnes currently works at Novitas Capital Management LLC, as Managing Director from 2009, Chaperone Technologies, Inc., as Director, and Liveconnections, as Director.
Mr. Barnes also formerly worked at NRG Energy, Inc., as Managing Director from 2014 to 2015, Voxware, Inc., as Director from 1996 to 1999, KPMG LLP, as Engagement Manager, Energy Plus Holdings LLC, as President from 2012 to 2014, and Accolade, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 2015 to 2025.
Mr. Barnes received his undergraduate degree from Villanova University and Masters Business Admin degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Stephen Barnes active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Novitas Capital Management LLC Novitas Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Novitas Capital invests in companies located in the US with a primary focus on Pennsylvania. The firm targets companies in sectors such as technology and life science. It participates in seed and early-stage capital requirements with an initial investment size of USD 0.25 - 2 million and invests up to USD 8 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. It makes follow-on investments.	Private Equity Investor	31/12/1999
Chaperone Technologies, Inc. Chaperone Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops novel products for infectious diseases	Director/Board Member	-
Liveconnections Liveconnections Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services LiveConnections is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA. Liveconnections creates programs that inspire learning and build community through collaborative music-making. Founded in 2008, LiveConnections aims to address the decline of music education in schools and harness the power of music to connect people. The company offers dynamic educational programs, including Bridge Sessions that combine live music with hands-on activities to introduce students and individuals with disabilities to diverse musical cultures. LiveConnections also provides in-school and after-school residencies at partner schools, prioritizing accessibility for people with disabilities. Additionally, they curate a concert series featuring Grammy winners, local talent, and rising stars, often commissioning new music that blends different styles and cultures.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Stephen Barnes

Companies	Position	End
ACCOLADE, INC.	Director of Finance/CFO	07/04/2025
NRG ENERGY, INC	Corporate Officer/Principal	31/12/2014
Energy Plus Holdings LLC Energy Plus Holdings LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides retail electricity and natural gas services	Director of Finance/CFO	31/05/2012
Voxware, Inc. Voxware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs, develops, markets and sells voice-based solutions for the logistics, distribution and package sorting industries	Director/Board Member	29/12/1999
KPMG LLP KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, tax and advisory services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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NRG Energy, Inc. NRG Energy, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Engages in sale of electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial & industrial and wholesale customers	Utilities
Voxware, Inc. Voxware, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Designs, develops, markets and sells voice-based solutions for the logistics, distribution and package sorting industries	Technology Services
KPMG LLP KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, tax and advisory services	Commercial Services
Novitas Capital Management LLC Novitas Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Novitas Capital invests in companies located in the US with a primary focus on Pennsylvania. The firm targets companies in sectors such as technology and life science. It participates in seed and early-stage capital requirements with an initial investment size of USD 0.25 - 2 million and invests up to USD 8 million. It acts as a lead investor and takes a seat on the board of directors. It makes follow-on investments.	Finance
Villanova University Villanova University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Chaperone Technologies, Inc. Chaperone Technologies, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops novel products for infectious diseases	Health Technology
Energy Plus Holdings LLC Energy Plus Holdings LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides retail electricity and natural gas services	Utilities
Accolade, Inc. Accolade, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides IT, primary care, mental health support and medical opinions services	Technology Services
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Liveconnections Liveconnections Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services LiveConnections is a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, PA. Liveconnections creates programs that inspire learning and build community through collaborative music-making. Founded in 2008, LiveConnections aims to address the decline of music education in schools and harness the power of music to connect people. The company offers dynamic educational programs, including Bridge Sessions that combine live music with hands-on activities to introduce students and individuals with disabilities to diverse musical cultures. LiveConnections also provides in-school and after-school residencies at partner schools, prioritizing accessibility for people with disabilities. Additionally, they curate a concert series featuring Grammy winners, local talent, and rising stars, often commissioning new music that blends different styles and cultures.	Consumer Services