Pierre Omidyar
Founder at Omidyar Network LLC
Profile
Pierre Morad Omidyar founded 15 companies, among them: eBay, Inc., First Look Media, Inc. and Peer News LLC. Presently, he holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of Peer News LLC (which he founded in 2010), Chief Executive Officer for Pierre Morad Omidyar (Investment Management) and Founding Partner at Omidyar Network LLC (which he founded in 2004). He is also on the board of 8 other companies. In the past Mr. Omidyar occupied the position of Co-Chief Executive Officer of First Look Media, Inc. (he founded the company in 1993). Mr. Omidyar received an undergraduate degree from Tufts University.
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Pierre Omidyar active positions
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Omidyar Network LLC
Omidyar Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network LLC (Omidyar Network) is a venture capital, a subsidiary of Omidyar Network Commons LLC founded in 2004 by Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Founder | 2003-12-31 |
Santa Fe Institute of Science
Santa Fe Institute of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Santa Fe Institute of Science operates as a nonprofit, independent research center. It provides research and education services. The company was founded by George Cowan, David Pines, Stirling Colgate, Murray Gell-Mann, Nick Metropolis, Herb Anderson, Peter A. Carruthers, and Richard Slansky in May 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Director/Board Member | - |
Punahou School
Punahou School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Punahou School provides educational services. Its services include academics, arts, athletics and extended learning. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute operates a foundation that supports educational programs promoting Persian language and culture. The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. | Director/Board Member | 2011-06-05 |
Peer News LLC
Peer News LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Peer News LLC provides online news through out Hawaii state. It offers news and entertainment for its audience and readers. The company was founded by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching in 2010 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-06-06 |
Ulupono Initiative LLC
Ulupono Initiative LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ulupono Initiative LLC provides investment services. The firm invests in solar energy, biofuels, electric vehicle charging networks, local agriculture & waste reduction projects. It also engages in re-establishing homegrown dairy and grass-feed beef industries. The firm’s non-profit portfolio includes creation and supporting school gardens, farm-to-school networks, agricultural incubators and leadership development in these areas. The company was founded by Pierre M. Omidyar and Pamela K. Omidyar in 2009 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Omidyar Tufts Microfinance Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd.
Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd. is a venture capital subsidiary of The Omidyar Group founded in 2009 by Pierre Morad Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Founder | - |
UP2398 LLC
UP2398 LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP2398 LLC (UP2398) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Pierre M. Omidyar, Alex Poon and Randy Ching. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
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Training of Pierre Omidyar
Tufts University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Listed companies | 2 |
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EBAY INC. | Retail Trade |
PAYPAL HOLDINGS, INC. | Commercial Services |
Private companies | 23 |
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Omidyar Network LLC
Omidyar Network LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network LLC (Omidyar Network) is a venture capital, a subsidiary of Omidyar Network Commons LLC founded in 2004 by Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
Santa Fe Institute of Science
Santa Fe Institute of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Santa Fe Institute of Science operates as a nonprofit, independent research center. It provides research and education services. The company was founded by George Cowan, David Pines, Stirling Colgate, Murray Gell-Mann, Nick Metropolis, Herb Anderson, Peter A. Carruthers, and Richard Slansky in May 1984 and is headquartered in Santa Fe, NM. | Commercial Services |
Seesmic, Inc.
Seesmic, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Seesmic, Inc. develops social media management applications. It offers mobile, desktop, and web applications for connecting organizations and individuals. The company was founded in 2007 by Loïc Le Meur and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Punahou School
Punahou School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Punahou School provides educational services. Its services include academics, arts, athletics and extended learning. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Consumer Services |
eShop, Inc.
eShop, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Microsoft Corp., eShop, Inc. is a pioneer in custom electronic software. The company is based in San Mateo, CA. The company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar, Will Poole. eShop was acquired by Microsoft Corp. on June 11, 1996. | Technology Services |
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute
Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Roshan Cultural Heritage Institute operates a foundation that supports educational programs promoting Persian language and culture. The non-profit company is based in Honolulu, HI. | Miscellaneous |
Peer News LLC
Peer News LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Peer News LLC provides online news through out Hawaii state. It offers news and entertainment for its audience and readers. The company was founded by Pierre Omidyar and Randy Ching in 2010 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Commercial Services |
Ulupono Initiative LLC
Ulupono Initiative LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Ulupono Initiative LLC provides investment services. The firm invests in solar energy, biofuels, electric vehicle charging networks, local agriculture & waste reduction projects. It also engages in re-establishing homegrown dairy and grass-feed beef industries. The firm’s non-profit portfolio includes creation and supporting school gardens, farm-to-school networks, agricultural incubators and leadership development in these areas. The company was founded by Pierre M. Omidyar and Pamela K. Omidyar in 2009 and is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. | Finance |
First Look Media, Inc.
First Look Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services First Look Media, Inc. engaged in the provision of motion picture and video production. The company was founded in December 1993 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Meetup, Inc.
Meetup, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Meetup, Inc. develops social networking platform services. It allows the user to share ideas and encounters lifelong connections. The company was founded by Scott Heiferman, Peter Kamali, Matt Meeker, Brendan McGovern, and Greg Whalin in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd.
Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network India Advisors Pvt Ltd. is a venture capital subsidiary of The Omidyar Group founded in 2009 by Pierre Morad Omidyar. The firm is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Finance |
Omidyar Tufts Microfinance Fund | Miscellaneous |
UP2398 LLC
UP2398 LLC Investment ManagersFinance UP2398 LLC (UP2398) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Pierre M. Omidyar, Alex Poon and Randy Ching. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
Humanity United
Humanity United Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Humanity United operates as a social welfare organization. The American company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar. | Commercial Services |
HopeLab Foundation, Inc.
HopeLab Foundation, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HopeLab Foundation is a non-profit organization that develops technology-based products to improve human health and well-being. Its products include Mitra App, Greater Good in Action, Mood Meter App, Re-Mission 2, Zamzee, Resilience Initiative, Re-Mission, Ruckus Nation, and Digital Storytelling Workshop. The company was founded by Pam Omidyar in 2001 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
Democracy Fund, Inc.
Democracy Fund, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Democracy Fund, Inc. is a foundation founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar, the founder of eBay, that aims to defend and challenge American democracy to be more open and just. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The foundation has granted over $150 million to support free and fair elections, a diverse public square, effective and accountable government, and a just and inclusive society. Democracy Fund also advocates for better solutions and works with partners to grow philanthropic support for democracy. | Miscellaneous |
Pierre Morad Omidyar (Investment Management)
Pierre Morad Omidyar (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Pierre Morad Omidyar (Investment Management) (PMO-IM) is the investment management division headquartered in Redwood City, California. PMO-IM oversees the Omidyar-Tufts Active Citizenship Trust (previously known as Omidyar-Tufts Microfinance Fund), founded in 2005, which was given by Pierre and Pam Omidyar to the Tufts University. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
eBay India Pvt Ltd.
eBay India Pvt Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services eBay India Pvt Ltd. operates an auction web site. The firm buys and sells electronics, cars, fashion apparel, collectibles, sporting goods, digital cameras, baby items, and coupons. The company was founded by Pierre Omidyar in 1995 and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Technology Services |
The Omidyar Group LLC
The Omidyar Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Omidyar Group provides investment services. The company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar and Pam K. Omidyar and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Finance |
Omidyar Network Services LLC
Omidyar Network Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Network Services LLC operates as an investment firm specializing in seed, startup, growth stage, early, and mid venture investments. It invests in profit and non-profit organizations. The firm seeks to invest in consumer internet and mobile, enterprise software, artificial intelligence, local food production, renewable energy, medical technology, emerging technology, government transparency, governance and citizen engagement, civic tech, property rights, and financial inclusion sectors. The company was founded by Pierre Omidyar and Pam Omidyar in 2004 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Finance |
Omidyar Technology Ventures LLC
Omidyar Technology Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Omidyar Technology Ventures LLC (Omidyar Technology Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded by Pierre Omidyar in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California. | Finance |
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