Jim Balsillie
Chairman at MAGNET FORENSICS INC.
Net worth: 87 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
James Laurence Balsillie is the founder of The Centre for International Governance Innovation (founded in 2002) where he serves as Chairman since 2010.
He is also the founder of Institute For New Economic Thinking (founded in 2009).
In addition, Balsillie was the founder of BlackBerry Ltd.
(founded in 1984) where he held the title of Director in 2012.
Dr. Balsillie is also the founder of The Children's Museum, Council of Canadian Innovators, Balsillie School of International Affairs, Centre For Digital Rights, Arctic Research Foundation, and CIO Strategy Council.
His current job(s) include Chairman at Canadian International Council, Chairman at Magnet Forensics, Inc. since 2014, Trustee at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and Advisor at Maverix Private Equity.
Balsillie's former job(s) include Chairman at Sustainable Development Technology Canada, Director at Clearnet Communications, Inc., Director at IGLOO, Inc., Director & Executive Vice President at Sutherland-Shultz Ltd., Independent Director at MDA Ltd., Principal at Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri), Advisor at J.
L.
Albright Venture Partners, Inc., Advisor at RBC Technology Ventures, Inc., Principal at Prudential-Bache Securities Canada Ltd., and Member-Supervisory Board at Citadele Banka AS.
Regarding education, Dr. Balsillie holds an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MDA LTD.
6.71% | 2023-03-30 | 8,009,391 ( 6.71% ) | 87 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Jim Balsillie active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| MAGNET FORENSICS INC. | Chairman | 2014-07-02 |
| CIO Strategy Council | Founder | - |
| Council of Canadian Innovators | Founder | - |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
 Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Endowment for International Peace engages in the analysis and development of policy ideas and engagement and collaboration with decision makers in the government, business, and civil society. It refers to issues such as climate and energy, defense and security, democracy and governance, economy, foreign polocy, global governance, nuclear weapons, political reform, society and culture, and technology. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1910 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
Canadian International Council
 Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian International Council is a team that aims to deliver content in the future. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company's About page provides more information about their team and main purposes, as well as their plans for the future of their blog. | Chairman | - |
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
 The Centre for International Governance Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a research organization that focuses on the economy, politics, and law. The non-profit company is based in Waterloo, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by James Laurence Balsillie. | Founder | 2009-08-09 |
Maverix Private Equity
 Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity (Maverix Private Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by John Ruffolo and Mark G. Maybank. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Jim Balsillie
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
 Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that supports companies in developing and deploying clean technology solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. SDTC is focused on helping these companies grow and scale in a competitive marketplace. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada and was founded in 2005. The Canadian company provides funding, educational support, and market integration assistance to small and medium-sized businesses. The company's funded innovations aim to solve issues such as climate change, regeneration through the circular economy, and the well-being of communities and the natural environment. The CEO is Leah C. Lawrence. | Chairman | 2019-06-25 |
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-01-22 |
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Training of Jim Balsillie
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Toronto | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Technology Services |
| THE DESCARTES SYSTEMS GROUP INC. | Technology Services |
| MDA LTD. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 20 |
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Clearnet Communications, Inc.
 Clearnet Communications, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Clearnet Communications Inc. provided wireless voice telecommunications services including cellular, mobile, paging and unified messaging. It was located in Scarborough, Canada. | Communications |
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri)
 Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Commercial Services |
J. L. Albright Venture Partners, Inc.
 J. L. Albright Venture Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance J. L. Albright Venture Partners, Inc ( JLA Ventures) is a venture capital firm is founded in 1996 by John Albright. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario with an additional office in Montreal, Quebec. | Finance |
RBC Technology Ventures, Inc.
 RBC Technology Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1997, RBC Technology Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Toronto, Ontario. The firm is also known as RBC Venture Partners. They are a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (NYSE: RY). | Finance |
| Prudential-Bache Securities Canada Ltd. | |
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Carnegie Endowment for International Peace engages in the analysis and development of policy ideas and engagement and collaboration with decision makers in the government, business, and civil society. It refers to issues such as climate and energy, defense and security, democracy and governance, economy, foreign polocy, global governance, nuclear weapons, political reform, society and culture, and technology. The company was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1910 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
The Centre for International Governance Innovation
The Centre for International Governance Innovation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Centre for International Governance Innovation is a research organization that focuses on the economy, politics, and law. The non-profit company is based in Waterloo, Canada. The Canadian company was founded by James Laurence Balsillie. | Commercial Services |
Canadian International Council
Canadian International Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Canadian International Council is a team that aims to deliver content in the future. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company's About page provides more information about their team and main purposes, as well as their plans for the future of their blog. | Commercial Services |
IGLOO, Inc.
 IGLOO, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IGLOO, Inc. develops and sells enterprise software solutions. It offers Intranet applications for social Intranets, corporate communications, marketing asset management, sales enablement, and project team collaborations; corporate Intranet, marketing portals, extranet applications, and social extranets; and applications for project teams. The company was founded by Dan Latendre in 2003 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. | Technology Services |
| Sutherland-Shultz Ltd. | |
| The Children's Museum | |
Citadele Banka AS
 Citadele Banka AS Regional BanksFinance Citadele Banka AS engages in the provision of banking, financial, and asset management services. It offers daily banking, financing, and trade finance services, and leasing for business customers. The company was founded on June 30, 2010 and is headquartered in Riga, Latvia. | Finance |
Sustainable Development Technology Canada
Sustainable Development Technology Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) is a Canadian organization that supports companies in developing and deploying clean technology solutions to address pressing environmental challenges. SDTC is focused on helping these companies grow and scale in a competitive marketplace. The private company is based in Ottawa, Canada and was founded in 2005. The Canadian company provides funding, educational support, and market integration assistance to small and medium-sized businesses. The company's funded innovations aim to solve issues such as climate change, regeneration through the circular economy, and the well-being of communities and the natural environment. The CEO is Leah C. Lawrence. | Commercial Services |
Magnet Forensics, Inc.
 Magnet Forensics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Magnet Forensics, Inc. engages in the development of digital investigative software. The firm offers computer and mobile forensics, digital software and training. Its products include Magnet AXIOM, Magnet IEF, Magnet ATLAS, Magnet REVIEW, Magnet AUTOMATE and Magnet SHIELD. The company was founded by Jad Saliba in 2010 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Technology Services |
Institute For New Economic Thinking
 Institute For New Economic Thinking Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute for New Economic Thinking is an organization that aims to advance economic thought and challenge conventional wisdom. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company's goal is to create an open environment for generating and discussing economic ideas. The Institute was founded in 2009 by George Soros, William Hall Janeway, James Laurence Balsillie. | Commercial Services |
| Council of Canadian Innovators | |
Maverix Private Equity
Maverix Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Maverix Private Equity (Maverix Private Equity) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by John Ruffolo and Mark G. Maybank. The firm is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
| Centre For Digital Rights | |
| CIO Strategy Council | |
| Arctic Research Foundation |
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