Robin Chase
Chairman at TUCOWS INC.
Net worth: 563 603 $ as of 2024-06-29
Profile
Robin Chase was the founder of Veniam Unipessoal Lda.
(founded in 2012) and Zipcar, Inc. (founded in 2000), where she served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2003.
She was also the founder of Veniam, Inc. (founded in 2012) and GoLoco, Inc. (founded in 2006), where she holds the position of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer respectively.
Ms. Chase is also the founder of New Urban Mobility Alliance.
Currently, Ms. Chase holds the position of Chairman at Tucows, Inc. since 2014 and Director at Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority since 2014.
In the past, Ms. Chase served as the Chief Executive Officer of BuzzCar SAS from 2011 to 2014.
She also held positions such as Director-Wireless Task Force at the City of Boston (Massachusetts), Director at World Resources Institute, Director at L'Agence Nationale de la Recherche, Director at Massachusetts Department of Transportation, and Director at National Advisory Council On Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Additionally, she was a Member of Intelligent Transportation Systems from 2008 to 2011.
Ms. Chase completed her graduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1986 and her undergraduate degree from Wellesley College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TUCOWS INC.
0.27% | 2024-06-19 | 29,172 ( 0.27% ) | 563 603 $ | 2024-06-29 |
Robin Chase active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| TUCOWS INC. | Chairman | 2021-09-15 |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
 Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Local AgenciesGovernment Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Provides transportation services. It operates mostly bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems. The company was founded on August 3, 1964 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Director/Board Member | 2014-11-18 |
Veniam, Inc.
 Veniam, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Veniam, Inc. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. Its products include platform, mobile wi-fi, and autonomous vehicles. The company was founded by Robin Chase, João Francisco Cordeiro de Oliveira Barros, Roy Russell, and Susana Isabel Barreto de Miranda Sargento in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | 2012-02-29 |
Former positions of Robin Chase
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BuzzCar SAS
 BuzzCar SAS Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Getaround, Inc., BuzzCar SAS is a car rental company based in Sainghin-en-Melantois, France. The French company allows car owners to rent out their own vehicles to others, with insurance and security guaranteed. Getaround works to build trust between car owners and renters through a system of verified user profiles and efficient verification processes. BuzzCar was acquired by Getaround SAS, part of Getaround, Inc. on April 01, 2015, and again on April 24, 2019. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-30 |
Intelligent Transportation Systems
 Intelligent Transportation Systems Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of iHeartMedia, Inc., Intelligent Transportation Systems is an American company that provides transportation information services. The company is based in CA. Intelligent Transportation Systems was acquired by SmartRoute Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc. from Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on November 03, 1998. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-12-31 |
| GoLoco, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-07-31 |
Zipcar, Inc.
 Zipcar, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Zipcar, Inc. operates a car sharing network. It operates membership-based businesses in major metropolitan areas and college campuses in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The firm offers makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. The company was founded in January 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2003-01-31 |
Veniam Unipessoal Lda.
 Veniam Unipessoal Lda. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Veniam Lda. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. It offers mobile WiFi hotspot modules which can be installed on public transportation vehicles, as well as stationary systems, creating mesh networks for citywide connectivity. The company was founded by Robin Chase, Joao Barros, Susana Sargento, and Roy Russell on March 14, 2012 and is headquartered in Porto, Portugal. | Founder | - |
Training of Robin Chase
| Wellesley College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| TUCOWS INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 13 |
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World Resources Institute
 World Resources Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Resources Institute, Inc. provides solutions for environmental, resource, population and developmental problems. The company was founded by James G. Speth in 1982 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Zipcar, Inc.
Zipcar, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Zipcar, Inc. operates a car sharing network. It operates membership-based businesses in major metropolitan areas and college campuses in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. The firm offers makes and models of self-service vehicles by the hour or day to residents and businesses looking for an alternative to the high costs and hassles of owning a car. The company was founded in January 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Finance |
| GoLoco, Inc. | |
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Intelligent Transportation Systems Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Part of iHeartMedia, Inc., Intelligent Transportation Systems is an American company that provides transportation information services. The company is based in CA. Intelligent Transportation Systems was acquired by SmartRoute Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Inc. from Maxwell Technologies, Inc. on November 03, 1998. | Transportation |
| Massachusetts Department of Transportation | Government |
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Local AgenciesGovernment Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Provides transportation services. It operates mostly bus, subway, commuter rail and ferry systems. The company was founded on August 3, 1964 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Government |
BuzzCar SAS
BuzzCar SAS Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Getaround, Inc., BuzzCar SAS is a car rental company based in Sainghin-en-Melantois, France. The French company allows car owners to rent out their own vehicles to others, with insurance and security guaranteed. Getaround works to build trust between car owners and renters through a system of verified user profiles and efficient verification processes. BuzzCar was acquired by Getaround SAS, part of Getaround, Inc. on April 01, 2015, and again on April 24, 2019. | Technology Services |
Veniam, Inc.
Veniam, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Veniam, Inc. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. Its products include platform, mobile wi-fi, and autonomous vehicles. The company was founded by Robin Chase, João Francisco Cordeiro de Oliveira Barros, Roy Russell, and Susana Isabel Barreto de Miranda Sargento in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
| New Urban Mobility Alliance | |
| L'Agence Nationale de la Recherche | Government |
| National Advisory Council On Innovation & Entrepreneurship | |
| City of Boston (Massachusetts) | Government |
Veniam Unipessoal Lda.
Veniam Unipessoal Lda. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Veniam Lda. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. It offers mobile WiFi hotspot modules which can be installed on public transportation vehicles, as well as stationary systems, creating mesh networks for citywide connectivity. The company was founded by Robin Chase, Joao Barros, Susana Sargento, and Roy Russell on March 14, 2012 and is headquartered in Porto, Portugal. | Technology Services |
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