William Yu
Founder at PRIME ACQUISITION CORP.
Profile
William Yu is the founder of Intrinsyc Technologies Corp.
(founded in 1992), Prime Acquisition Corp.
(founded in 2010), and Cansbridge Capital Corp.
(founded in 2000).
He holds the titles of Chief Operating Officer, CFO, Director & EVP at Intrinsyc Technologies Corp., Chief Executive Officer & Director at Prime Acquisition Corp., and Managing Partner at Cansbridge Capital Corp.Mr. Yu's current job was as a General Partner at The Shodan Co. (since 2010).
His former jobs include being a Director, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at Optoplex Corp.
(2004-2010), Director at AbeBooks, Inc. (2001-2008), Chief Financial Officer & Director at Fincera, Inc. (2007-2009), Chief Financial Officer at Spring Creek Acquisition Corp., Chief Financial Officer at TELOS Technology, Inc. (2002-2003), Associate-Asia Pacific Corporate Finance Group at Marleau, Lemire Securities, Inc. (1994-1996), and Investment Portfolio Manager at Discovery Enterprises, Inc. (1991-1994).
Mr. Yu obtained an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Queen's University.
William Yu active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PRIME ACQUISITION CORP. | Founder | 03/02/2010 |
Cansbridge Capital Corp.
 Cansbridge Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Cansbridge Capital Corp. operates as a boutique venture firm. The firm invests in technology companies. The company was founded by Diana Liu and William Yu in 1999 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Founder | 30/06/2000 |
| The Shodan Co. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 23/01/2011 |
Former positions of William Yu
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Optoplex Corp.
 Optoplex Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Optoplex Corp. designs, develops, manufactures and markets fiber-optic components. It also provides communications networks, customized solutions to instrument, defense, spectroscopy and sensing industries. The company was founded in May 2000 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/12/2009 |
Spring Creek Acquisition Corp.
 Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company's principal activity is a blank check company to acquire operating business by contractual arrangements with principal operations in PRC, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. | Director of Finance/CFO | 15/04/2009 |
| FINCERA INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/03/2009 |
AbeBooks, Inc.
 AbeBooks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AbeBooks, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for books. It offers new books, used books, rare books, and out-of-print books. The company was founded by Rick Pura, Vivian Pura, Cathy Waters, and Keith Waters in 1996 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2007 |
TELOS Technology, Inc.
 TELOS Technology, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of UTStarcom Holdings Corp., TELOS Technology, Inc. provides distributed mobile switching solutions for voice and data networks. The company is based in Richmond, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Jack Mar. TELOS Technology was acquired by UTStarcom, Inc. on May 19, 2004 for $48 million. | Director of Finance/CFO | 31/07/2003 |
Training of William Yu
| Queen's University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| PRIME ACQUISITION CORP. | Finance |
| FINCERA INC. | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Intrinsyc Technologies Corp.
 Intrinsyc Technologies Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Intrinsyc Technologies Corp. engages in the provision of software, engineering services, and integrated solutions that enable embedded and wireless products. It operates through the following segments: Services and Software; Embedded Computing Hardware; and Corporate. The Services and Software segment focuses on the design and development services, as well as other engineering services and device software, including royalties. The Embedded Computing Hardware segment offers computer modules and development kits. The company was founded by William Yu and Derek William Spratt on August 31, 1992 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Optoplex Corp.
Optoplex Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Optoplex Corp. designs, develops, manufactures and markets fiber-optic components. It also provides communications networks, customized solutions to instrument, defense, spectroscopy and sensing industries. The company was founded in May 2000 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Spring Creek Acquisition Corp.
Spring Creek Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Company's principal activity is a blank check company to acquire operating business by contractual arrangements with principal operations in PRC, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. | Finance |
TELOS Technology, Inc.
TELOS Technology, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of UTStarcom Holdings Corp., TELOS Technology, Inc. provides distributed mobile switching solutions for voice and data networks. The company is based in Richmond, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Jack Mar. TELOS Technology was acquired by UTStarcom, Inc. on May 19, 2004 for $48 million. | Electronic Technology |
AbeBooks, Inc.
AbeBooks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AbeBooks, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for books. It offers new books, used books, rare books, and out-of-print books. The company was founded by Rick Pura, Vivian Pura, Cathy Waters, and Keith Waters in 1996 and is headquartered in Victoria, Canada. | Technology Services |
Marleau, Lemire Securities, Inc.
 Marleau, Lemire Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Marleau, Lemire Securities, Inc. is a private company based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by Richard T. Groome. | Finance |
Cansbridge Capital Corp.
Cansbridge Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Cansbridge Capital Corp. operates as a boutique venture firm. The firm invests in technology companies. The company was founded by Diana Liu and William Yu in 1999 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
| The Shodan Co. | |
| Discovery Enterprises, Inc. |
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