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David E.
Siminoff is the founder of 4INFO, Inc. (2004), Shmoop University, Inc. (2008), and Thompson Peak Capital LLC (2009).
At Thompson Peak Capital LLC, he was also the Chief Investment Officer from 2009 to 2011.
Siminoff's former jobs include Chairman of Spark Networks Plc (2004-2007), Chairman of Spark Networks, Inc., Director of GreenDimes, Inc., General Partner of Venrock Associates (2007-2009), Analyst at Capital Research & Management Co. (1993-2003), Independent Director of Quotient Technology, Inc. (2014-2017), and Director of Tapioca Mobile, Inc., Martini Media Network, Inc., and Momentus, Inc. Siminoff's education history includes an undergraduate degree from Stanford University, a graduate degree from USC School of Cinematic Arts (1989), and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business (1993).
Former positions of David Siminoff
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| QUOTIENT TECHNOLOGY INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-11-02 |
Thompson Peak Capital LLC
 Thompson Peak Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2009 by David E. Siminoff, Thompson Peak Capital LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Palo Alto, California. | Founder | 2011-11-30 |
Venrock Associates
 Venrock Associates Investment ManagersFinance Venrock Associates is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1969. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-05-30 |
Spark Networks Plc
 Spark Networks Plc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Spark Networks Plc provides online personal services in the United States and internationally. The company and its subsidiaries provide Internet personal services, whereby single individuals post information about themselves on the company’s web site and search and contact other individuals who have posted profiles. It enables adults meet online and participate in a community, become friends, date, form long-term relation ships and potentially marry. Its portfolio of consumer web sites includes AmericanSingles.com, JDate.com, JDate.co.il, MatchNet.de, MatchNet.co.uk, MatchNet.com.au, Glimpse.com, CollegeLuv.com, Date.ca and FaceLink.com. It has offices in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, London, Germany and Israel. It was formerly known as MatchNet Plc. It was founded in the year 1998 by Joe Y. Shapira and Alon Carmel. Its principal executive office is located in Beverly Hills, CA. and Its registered office is located in London, UK. | Chairman | 2007-07-30 |
| SPARK NETWORKS INC | Chairman | 2007-07-30 |
Training of David Siminoff
| Stanford University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
| USC School of Cinematic Arts | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| MOMENTUS INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Spark Networks Plc
Spark Networks Plc Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Spark Networks Plc provides online personal services in the United States and internationally. The company and its subsidiaries provide Internet personal services, whereby single individuals post information about themselves on the company’s web site and search and contact other individuals who have posted profiles. It enables adults meet online and participate in a community, become friends, date, form long-term relation ships and potentially marry. Its portfolio of consumer web sites includes AmericanSingles.com, JDate.com, JDate.co.il, MatchNet.de, MatchNet.co.uk, MatchNet.com.au, Glimpse.com, CollegeLuv.com, Date.ca and FaceLink.com. It has offices in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, London, Germany and Israel. It was formerly known as MatchNet Plc. It was founded in the year 1998 by Joe Y. Shapira and Alon Carmel. Its principal executive office is located in Beverly Hills, CA. and Its registered office is located in London, UK. | Consumer Services |
Spark Networks, Inc.
 Spark Networks, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Spark Networks, Inc. engages in the operation of online platform designed to build community. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
GreenDimes, Inc.
 GreenDimes, Inc. Forest ProductsNon-Energy Minerals GreenDimes, Inc. reduces junk mails and supports tree plantation. It offers trees to its subscribed members. The company was founded by Pankaj B. Shah in September 2006 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Non-Energy Minerals |
Tapioca Mobile, Inc.
 Tapioca Mobile, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Tapioca Mobile, Inc. provided multimedia services. The company was founded in 2007 by Sachin Deshpande and Charles Wurster and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Communications |
Venrock Associates
Venrock Associates Investment ManagersFinance Venrock Associates is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1969. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto. | Finance |
Martini Media Network, Inc.
 Martini Media Network, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Martini Media Network, Inc. provides digital media and content platforms. Its marketing capabilities encompass display, video, mobile, social and audience targeting. The company was founded by Alexander Magnin and Ryan Kiskis in 2007 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Thompson Peak Capital LLC
Thompson Peak Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2009 by David E. Siminoff, Thompson Peak Capital LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Shmoop University, Inc.
 Shmoop University, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Shmoop University, Inc. provides digital curriculum services. It offers online guides and resources on literature, poetry, U.S. history, civics, economics, and music. The firm also provides online test preparation courses. The company was founded by Ellen F. Siminoff, David E. Siminoff and Brady Wood in 2007 and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA. | Commercial Services |
Capital Research & Management Co.
 Capital Research & Management Co. Investment ManagersFinance Capital Research & Management Co. (CR&M) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1931 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Capital Group Cos., Inc. CR&M is the investment adviser to the Capital Group exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and to the American Funds family of mutual funds. | Finance |
Quotient Technology, Inc.
 Quotient Technology, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Quotient Technology, Inc. engages in the operation of a digital marketing platform that connects brands and retailers with consumers through web, mobile, and social channels. It offers digital printable coupons, digital paperless coupons, coupon codes and other promotions. The company was founded by Steven R. Boal in May 1998 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. | Commercial Services |
4INFO, Inc.
 4INFO, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services 4INFO, Inc. engages in the provision of mobile display advertising technology. It offers retail, automotive, financial and CPG solutions. The company was founded by Michael Stachowiak, Markus A. Nordvik, Pankaj B. Shah, Zaw Thet, and David E. Siminoff in 2004 and is headquarters in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
Prime Movers Lab LLC
 Prime Movers Lab LLC Investment ManagersFinance Prime Movers Lab LLC (Prime Movers Lab) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Dakin Sloss. The firm is headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming. | Finance |
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