John Caron
Director/Board Member at IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC.
Net worth: 168 147 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John Higman Caron is the founder of Otto-Langen Motors, Inc. (founded in 2005) and holds the title of President.
He currently holds the position of Chairman at Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC, Director at Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc., Independent Director at IZEA Worldwide, Inc., Director at venVelo, Director at Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC, and Board Member & Vice President at Entrepreneurs In Action, Inc. Mr. Caron's former positions include President at Darden Restaurants, Inc. (2011-2013), Vice President & General Manager-Lipton Beverages at Unilever Bestfoods North America (2000-2002), Executive Vice President-Marketing at Olive Garden of Texas LLC (2003-2010), and President at Olive Garden of Texas LLC (2011-2013).
He obtained an undergraduate degree from The Colorado College in 1979, a graduate degree from New York University in 1984, and an MBA from The Leonard N Stern School of Business in 1984.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC.
0.47% | 2024-03-30 | 72,791 ( 0.47% ) | 168 147 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Caron active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-04-12 |
Otto-Langen Motors, Inc.
 Otto-Langen Motors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Otto-Langen Motors, Inc. provides sporting cars. It also provides automotive parts and accessories. The company was founded by John Caron in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | 2010-08-05 |
Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC
 Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC provides a digital software-as-a-service platform that allows restaurant companies to minimize the risk of food poisoning through predictive analytics. The company was founded by Graves J. Eric and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2017-03-31 |
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC
 Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC owns, operates, and franchises eating places and restaurants. It offers hand-rolled burritos, enchiladas, tacos, salads, nachos, and beverages. The company was founded by Brian J. Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL. | Chairman | - |
Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc.
 Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc. engages in production and sale of ice cream products. Its products include ice cream, no sugar added ice cream, frozen nutrition, meal replacements and supplements, functional food, healthcare dietary supplements, healthy ice cream, healthy gelato, and sports nutrition. The company was founded by Paul F. Stagner and Jerry M. Bello in 2011 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2014-03-31 |
Entrepreneurs In Action, Inc.
 Entrepreneurs In Action, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Entrepreneurs in Action Inc. (Entrepreneurs in Action) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-31 |
venVelo
 venVelo Investment ManagersFinance venVelo (venVelo) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Allen H Kupetz and Peter McAlindon. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Director/Board Member | 2013-04-30 |
Former positions of John Caron
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Olive Garden of Texas LLC
 Olive Garden of Texas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Olive Garden operates chain of family restaurants. It is a casual dining American restaurant chain specializing in Italian food. It operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Harlingen, TX. | President | 2013-01-13 |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | President | 2012-12-31 |
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Training of John Caron
| The Colorado College | Undergraduate Degree |
| New York University | Graduate Degree |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Consumer Services |
| IZEA WORLDWIDE, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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Otto-Langen Motors, Inc.
Otto-Langen Motors, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Otto-Langen Motors, Inc. provides sporting cars. It also provides automotive parts and accessories. The company was founded by John Caron in 2005 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Retail Trade |
Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc.
Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Thrive Frozen Nutrition, Inc. engages in production and sale of ice cream products. Its products include ice cream, no sugar added ice cream, frozen nutrition, meal replacements and supplements, functional food, healthcare dietary supplements, healthy ice cream, healthy gelato, and sports nutrition. The company was founded by Paul F. Stagner and Jerry M. Bello in 2011 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Unilever Bestfoods North America
 Unilever Bestfoods North America Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Unilever Bestfoods North America manufactures and markets food products and beverages including tea, soup, pasta sauces, margarines, salad dressings, peanut butter, and ice cream products. The company is headquartered in Englewood Cliffs, NJ. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Olive Garden of Texas LLC
Olive Garden of Texas LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Olive Garden operates chain of family restaurants. It is a casual dining American restaurant chain specializing in Italian food. It operates facilities throughout the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Harlingen, TX. | Consumer Services |
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC
Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Tijuana Flats Burrito Co. LLC owns, operates, and franchises eating places and restaurants. It offers hand-rolled burritos, enchiladas, tacos, salads, nachos, and beverages. The company was founded by Brian J. Wheeler in 1995 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL. | Consumer Services |
Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC
Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Actionable Quality Assurance Co. LLC provides a digital software-as-a-service platform that allows restaurant companies to minimize the risk of food poisoning through predictive analytics. The company was founded by Graves J. Eric and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL. | Technology Services |
Entrepreneurs In Action, Inc.
Entrepreneurs In Action, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Entrepreneurs in Action Inc. (Entrepreneurs in Action) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Finance |
venVelo
venVelo Investment ManagersFinance venVelo (venVelo) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Allen H Kupetz and Peter McAlindon. The firm is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. | Finance |
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