John Balen
Director/Board Member at Blurb, Inc.
Net worth: 989 131 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John V.
Balen is currently a Director at Switchfly LLC, Blurb, Inc., SOASTA, Inc., Stayful.com, Inc., UrbanSitter, Inc., and Managing Member at Canaan Partners VIII LLC.
He was formerly Chairman at Cardlytics, Inc. from 2008 to 2024, and Managing Director at Horsley Bridge Partners LLC from 1985 to 1994.
He also held director positions at SilverRail Technologies, Inc. and Echopass Corp., and worked as an Engineer at Digital Equipment Corp.
and Sales Applications Engineer at Codenoll Technology Corp.
Balen received his undergraduate degree and MBA from Cornell University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CARDLYTICS, INC.
0.15% | 2023-05-23 | 68,263 ( 0.15% ) | 989 131 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Balen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Canaan Management, Inc.
 Canaan Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Canaan Management, Inc. (Canaan Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987 by Eric A. Young. The firm is headquartered in Westport, CT. | Private Equity Investor | 1994-12-31 |
Blurb, Inc.
 Blurb, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Blurb, Inc. publishes and sells books. Its customers can design and create their books online and be published by the company. The company was founded by Eileen Gittins in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
SOASTA, Inc.
 SOASTA, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SOASTA, Inc. provides test automation solutions for web applications and services. The firm’s products include mPulse, CloudTest, TouchTest, DOC and Pricing. Its solutions include web performance testing, real user monitoring, mobile performance testing and mobile test automation. The company was founded by Kenneth C. Gardner, Lisa Bergamo, Mike Hemmert, Craig Powers, Kenneth Holcomb, Kendall Cosby and Tom Lounibos in February 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
UrbanSitter, Inc.
 UrbanSitter, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a community match service for parents and babysitters who connect online through Facebook and existing networks. Its site enables parents to search, book and review trusted sitters within minutes. The firm helps parents to see profile pictures and video of sitters and availability, hourly rates and typical response times are also outlined. The company was founded by Andrea M. Barrett, Hadar Wissotzky, Lynn Perkins, and Daisy Downs in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Stayful.com, Inc.
 Stayful.com, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Stayful.com, Inc. provides travel services. It serves independent, boutique travel world, from the small business owner to the traveler who craves authenticity. The company was founded by Cheryl F. Rosner and Shariq Minhas in July 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Switchfly LLC
 Switchfly LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Switchfly LLC operates an ecommerce platform that provides a one-stop travel solutions for airlines, financial services companies, hotels, and other travel brands. It offers Switchfly packaging and Switchfly loyalty products to help firms grow revenue and increase customer loyalty. The company was founded by Heidi Vavul and Tina Fitch in 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Canaan Partners VIII LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of John Balen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CARDLYTICS, INC. | Chairman | 2023-12-31 |
Horsley Bridge Partners LLC
 Horsley Bridge Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horsley Bridge Partners LLC (HBP) is a private equity firm, founded in 1983 by Phillip Horsley and Gary Bridge. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in London and Beijing. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1994-12-30 |
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Training of John Balen
| Cornell University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| CARDLYTICS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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| Digital Equipment Corp. | Electronic Technology |
Horsley Bridge Partners LLC
Horsley Bridge Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Horsley Bridge Partners LLC (HBP) is a private equity firm, founded in 1983 by Phillip Horsley and Gary Bridge. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional offices in London and Beijing. | Finance |
| Codenoll Technology Corp. | Technology Services |
Switchfly LLC
Switchfly LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Switchfly LLC operates an ecommerce platform that provides a one-stop travel solutions for airlines, financial services companies, hotels, and other travel brands. It offers Switchfly packaging and Switchfly loyalty products to help firms grow revenue and increase customer loyalty. The company was founded by Heidi Vavul and Tina Fitch in 1997 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Blurb, Inc.
Blurb, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Blurb, Inc. publishes and sells books. Its customers can design and create their books online and be published by the company. The company was founded by Eileen Gittins in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
SOASTA, Inc.
SOASTA, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SOASTA, Inc. provides test automation solutions for web applications and services. The firm’s products include mPulse, CloudTest, TouchTest, DOC and Pricing. Its solutions include web performance testing, real user monitoring, mobile performance testing and mobile test automation. The company was founded by Kenneth C. Gardner, Lisa Bergamo, Mike Hemmert, Craig Powers, Kenneth Holcomb, Kendall Cosby and Tom Lounibos in February 2006 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
SilverRail Technologies, Inc.
 SilverRail Technologies, Inc. Other TransportationTransportation SilverRail Technologies, Inc. provides technology solutions for the distribution of train tickets and other rail-related products. It offers SilverCore, a global rail distribution platform that brings railways and travel retailers together. The firm also offers SilverAPI that provides end-to-end booking services that comprise search, book, cancel, payment, and ticketing, SilverAgent Lite, a Web-based application that delivers travel management companies’ access to live reservations made through its online booking tool partners, and SilverAgent Pro, a Web-based application for travel professionals that provide staff with a Web interface to search, book, pay, ticket, and modify company global rail content. The company was founded by Aaron M. Gowell and William D. Phillipson in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Transportation |
Stayful.com, Inc.
Stayful.com, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Stayful.com, Inc. provides travel services. It serves independent, boutique travel world, from the small business owner to the traveler who craves authenticity. The company was founded by Cheryl F. Rosner and Shariq Minhas in July 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Consumer Services |
Canaan Management, Inc.
Canaan Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Canaan Management, Inc. (Canaan Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 1987 by Eric A. Young. The firm is headquartered in Westport, CT. | Finance |
Echopass Corp.
 Echopass Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Echopass Corp. provides cloud-based hosted contact center services to the enterprise market. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Salt Lake, UT. | Technology Services |
| Canaan Partners VIII LLC | |
UrbanSitter, Inc.
UrbanSitter, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services UrbanSitter, Inc. operates a community match service for parents and babysitters who connect online through Facebook and existing networks. Its site enables parents to search, book and review trusted sitters within minutes. The firm helps parents to see profile pictures and video of sitters and availability, hourly rates and typical response times are also outlined. The company was founded by Andrea M. Barrett, Hadar Wissotzky, Lynn Perkins, and Daisy Downs in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
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