Carlos Diaz
Founder at The Refiners, Inc.
Profile
Carlos Diaz is the founder of Silicon Carne (2019), blueKiwi Software SAS (2006), Kwarter, Inc. (2011), The Refiners, Inc. (2016), Diaspora Ventures LLC (2020), and Uncut Fm, Inc. (2021).
At blueKiwi Software SAS, he held the titles of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2011.
At Kwarter, Inc., he held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2011 to 2016.
Currently, he is the General Partner at The Refiners, Inc. (since 2016) and Diaspora Ventures LLC (since 2020), and the Chief Executive Officer at Uncut Fm, Inc. (since 2021).
Prior to his founding positions, he was the Chief Executive Officer at groupe Reflect from 1997 to 2006.
Mr. Diaz received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Université de Limoges.
Carlos Diaz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Refiners, Inc.
 The Refiners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Refiners Inc (The Refiners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Pierre Gaubil and Carlos Diaz. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2016-03-31 |
Diaspora Ventures LLC
 Diaspora Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Diaspora Ventures LLC (Diaspora ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Ilan Abehassera and Carlos Diaz. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Founder | 2019-12-31 |
| Uncut Fm, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
| Silicon Carne | Founder | 2019-10-31 |
Former positions of Carlos Diaz
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Kwarter, Inc.
 Kwarter, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kwarter, Inc. provides real-time gamification platform. It offers the most powerful and flexible solution to increase TV viewer engagement, advocacy, and loyalty. The company was founded by Carlos Diaz and Sam Hickmann on April 4, 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2016-02-29 |
blueKiwi Software SAS
 blueKiwi Software SAS Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services blueKiwi Software SA provides enterprise social software. Its solutions enable people centric organizations to create professional networks where employees, partners, and customers can share conversations, ideas, skills, resources, and best practices with one another. The company’s products include, activity feed, mobile apps, work communities, admin console, rich content and customization. Its services include consulting, technical support and training. The company was founded by Carlos Diaz and Christophe Routhieau on August 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Bezons, France. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-07-31 |
groupe Reflect
 groupe Reflect Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of EPAM Systems, Inc., groupe Reflect is a French company that provides Web 2.0 services. The company is based in Limoges, France. groupe Reflect was acquired by Emakina Group SA, part of EPAM Systems, Inc. from November 29, 2021 on May 29, 2007 for $1.61 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-06-30 |
Training of Carlos Diaz
| Université de Limoges | Graduate Degree |
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blueKiwi Software SAS
blueKiwi Software SAS Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services blueKiwi Software SA provides enterprise social software. Its solutions enable people centric organizations to create professional networks where employees, partners, and customers can share conversations, ideas, skills, resources, and best practices with one another. The company’s products include, activity feed, mobile apps, work communities, admin console, rich content and customization. Its services include consulting, technical support and training. The company was founded by Carlos Diaz and Christophe Routhieau on August 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Bezons, France. | Technology Services |
groupe Reflect
groupe Reflect Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Part of EPAM Systems, Inc., groupe Reflect is a French company that provides Web 2.0 services. The company is based in Limoges, France. groupe Reflect was acquired by Emakina Group SA, part of EPAM Systems, Inc. from November 29, 2021 on May 29, 2007 for $1.61 million. | Technology Services |
Kwarter, Inc.
Kwarter, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Kwarter, Inc. provides real-time gamification platform. It offers the most powerful and flexible solution to increase TV viewer engagement, advocacy, and loyalty. The company was founded by Carlos Diaz and Sam Hickmann on April 4, 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
The Refiners, Inc.
The Refiners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance The Refiners Inc (The Refiners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Pierre Gaubil and Carlos Diaz. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Diaspora Ventures LLC
Diaspora Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Diaspora Ventures LLC (Diaspora ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Ilan Abehassera and Carlos Diaz. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
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| Uncut Fm, Inc. |
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