Thomas C. Byrne
Director/Board Member at LIOT III
Network origin in Thomas C. Byrne first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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The University of Florida Foundation, Inc.
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 39 |
Stealth Startup Solutions LLC
 Stealth Startup Solutions LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Stealth Startup Solutions LLC engages in provision of consulting services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 33 |
| Private Company | Household/Personal Care | 27 | |
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| Subsidiary | Restaurants | 26 |
Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 21 |
Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC
 Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC is a leading omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA, and specialty agriculture industry. The private company is based in the United States, with a retail footprint in four states and commercial warehouse direct capabilities in 17 states. The American company serves a wide range of customers, from hobbyists to large commercial growers, through its online, retail, and warehouse direct channels. These companies include Greencoast, Hydrobuilder.com, Elevated Equipment and Supply, and Way to Grow. Hydrobuilder Holdings was founded in October 2020 and has acquired four market-leading companies across different sales channels and geographies. The CEO of Hydrobuilder Holdings is Markus Alan Hockenson.
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| Private Company | Internet Software/Services | 9 |
Swisher International, Inc.
 Swisher International, Inc. TobaccoConsumer Non-Durables Swisher International, Inc. manufactures and markets tobacco products. It offers cigars and cigarillos, smokeless and premium cigarettes, Hempire rolling papers, and filtered cigars. Its brands include Swisher Sweets, Optimo, King Edward, Black Stone, and Little Cigars. The company was founded in 1861 and is headquartered in Darien, CT.
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| Private Company | Tobacco | 9 |
Kaptyn Holding Corp.
 Kaptyn Holding Corp. Other TransportationTransportation Kaptyn Holding Corp. provides limousine ride services. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2020 by Thomas C. Byrne. The CEO is Andrew Meyers.
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| Holding Company | Other Transportation | 7 |
Lionheart IV Corp.
 Lionheart IV Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Lionheart IV Corp. operates as a blank check company. It is formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on January 14, 2021 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 7 |
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| Subsidiary | Financial Conglomerates | 6 |
Brand & Services Acquisition Corp.
 Brand & Services Acquisition Corp. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Brand & Services Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. The company does not have any specific business combination under consideration or contemplation. It was formed for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase or other similar business combination, one or more operating businesses. The company was founded on February 14, 2007 and is headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous | 5 |
New River Capital Partners LP
 New River Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance New River Capital Partners LP (New River Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Steven Richard Berrard, Thomas C. Byrne and Tom E. Aucamp. The firm is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
| Extinct | Movies/Entertainment | 3 | |
Just Another Acquisition Corp.
 Just Another Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Just Another Acquisition Corp. operates as a blank check company. It was formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Financial Conglomerates | 3 |
Interstate Connections, Inc.
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| Private Company | 2 | |
Gerald Stevens, Inc.
 Gerald Stevens, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Gerald Stevens, Inc. was a retailer and marketer of flowers, plants and complementary gifts and decorative accessories. The company was operated a network of floral specialty retail stores. The company's order generation division included National Flora, a yellow page advertiser of floral products; Calyx & Corolla, a direct marketer of flowers; The Flower Club, a corporate affinity marketer; and three primary websites. It operated a floral importer and wholesaler, AGA Flowers to purchase cut flowers with many growers in the United States, Central America and South America. The company was founded in 1970 and was headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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| Extinct | Specialty Stores | 2 |
Warrington College of Business Administration
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Thomas C. Byrne via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Harris Corp.
 Harris Corp. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Harris Corp. engages in the provision of technology-based solutions for tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. It operates through the following business segments: Communication Systems, Electronic Systems, Space and Intelligence Systems, and Corporate. The Communication Systems segment services markets in tactical communications and defense products, including tactical ground and airborne radio communications solutions and night vision technology, in public safety networks. The Electronic Networks Systems segment provides electronic warfare, avionics, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance solutions for the defense industry and air traffic management solutions for the civil aviation industry. The Space and Intelligence systems provides intelligence, space protection, geospatial, complete earth observation, universe exploration, positioning, navigation and timing, environmental solutions for national security, defenses, civil and commercial customers, using advanced sensors, antennas and payloads, as well as ground processing and information analytics. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. | Telecommunications Equipment | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Administrative Officer | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | Services to the Health Industry | Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member | |
Oscar Gruss & Son, Inc.
 Oscar Gruss & Son, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1947 by Oscar Gruss and Emanuel Gruss, Oscar Gruss & Son, Inc. is a full-service broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm offers focused independent research and trading and execution services focusing particularly on special situations and convertibles. They conduct business with major Israeli institutional clients who execute trades in U.S. equities and options. Oscar Gruss & Son also maintains a trading desk in New York solely dedicated to European investors. The firm is a member of the NYSE and the SIPC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Founder Founder | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc.
 P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Inc. owns and operates a chain of upscale-casual dining restaurants. The company was founded by Paul M. Fleming and Philip Chiang on July 20, 1993 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| AUTONATION, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder Chief Executive Officer General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Boca Resorts LLC
 Boca Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Boca Resorts LLC owns and operates resorts and hotels. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member General Counsel Director of Finance/CFO | |
Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc.
 Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Reddy Ice Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacture and distribution of packaged ice products. Its products include traditional cubed iced, block ice, and ice calculator. It offers services such as direct store delivery, merchandising equipment, ice factory, emergency management, and industrial cleaning. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE ONE GROUP HOSPITALITY, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| IMMUNOME, INC. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Plastron Acquisition Corp. IV
 Plastron Acquisition Corp. IV Financial ConglomeratesFinance Plastron Acquisition Corp. IV operates as a development stage company. It was formed as a vehicle to pursue a business combination through the acquisition of or merger with an operating business. The company was founded on June 22, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | President Director/Board Member | |
Plastron Acquisition Corp. III
 Plastron Acquisition Corp. III Financial ConglomeratesFinance Plastron Acquisition Corp. III operates as a development stage company. It was formed as a vehicle to pursue a business combination through the acquisition of or merger with an operating business. The company was founded on May 24, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | President Director/Board Member | |
| COMMITTED CAPITAL ACQUISITION CORPORATION II | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Committed Capital Acquisition Corp. III
 Committed Capital Acquisition Corp. III MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Committed Capital Acquisition Corp. III operates as a development stage company. The firm was organized for the purpose of acquiring, through a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, exchangeable stock transaction or other similar business transaction. The company was founded by Michael Rapoport and Philip R. Wagenheim on May 18, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Lionheart Holdings LLC
 Lionheart Holdings LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Lionheart Holdings LLC is a blank check company, which was created for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization, or similar business combination with one or more businesses. The company was founded on February 21, 2024 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Pepsi-Cola North America
 Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Huizenga Holdings, Inc.
 Huizenga Holdings, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Huizenga Holdings, Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company owns the Miami Dolphins football team and the team's home, Dolphins Stadium. It also develops and manages residential and commercial properties in Florida. The company was founded by H. Wayne Huizenga and is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. | Financial Conglomerates | Chairman President General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Florida Chamber of Commerce
 Florida Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Florida Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Tallahassee, FL and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the non-profit company is Mark Wilson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mistral Capital Management LLC
 Mistral Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mistral Capital Management LLC (Mistral Capital Management) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Andrew Heyer. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Florida Alumni Association | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Lionheart Capital LLC
 Lionheart Capital LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Lionheart Capital LLC is a diversified investment firm based in Miami, FL. Lionheart Capital focuses on value growth investments and aims to provide its clients with a range of investment opportunities. The private company was founded in 2009 by Ophir Sternberg, who has been the CEO since its inception. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
ForgePoint Capital Management LLC
 ForgePoint Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance ForgePoint Capital Management LLC (ForgePoint Capital Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Donald R. Dixon, William Lin and Juan Alberto Yépez. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
Kaptyn, Inc.
 Kaptyn, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kaptyn, Inc. engages in the design and development of transportations-as-a-Service (TaaS) technology. Its taxi platform connects fleets, drivers, and regulators to a marketplace of taxi solutions industry. The company was founded by Andrew Meyers and Sergio Fernandez de Cordova in 2017 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV. | Packaged Software | Corporate Secretary Founder | |
| Oz Holdings LLC | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| PRIVETERRA ACQUISITION CORP. II | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| BURGERFI INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| MSP RECOVERY, INC. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SMX (SECURITY MATTERS) PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| HAYMAKER ACQUISITION CORP. 4 | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| China | 2 |
| Ireland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 487 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 173 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 124 |
| Founder | 92 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 85 |
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| Andrew Heyer | 56 |
| Matias de Tezanos | 42 |
| Frank J. Biondi | 36 |
| James White | 36 |
| Linda Hudson | 30 |
| Roger Meltzer | 28 |
| Steven Richard Berrard | 26 |
| Michael Serruya | 24 |
| William Pruitt | 24 |
| Ophir Sternberg | 23 |
| Beth Bronner | 23 |
| Richard Federico | 22 |
| Paul Rapisarda | 22 |
| Philip Wagenheim | 21 |
| Susan Cameron | 21 |
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