Doug F. Cobb
Founder at Chrysalis Ventures, Inc.
Profile
In April 2010, Doug returned to Chrysalis Ventures, the venture capital firm he co-founded in 1993 with David Jones, Jr. As an Entrepreneur-in Residence, Doug evaluates new business opportunities and assists current portfolio companies in the technology sector.
Doug is also board member to Chrysalis Ventures' portfolio companies, Regent Education and My Health Direct.
A lifelong entrepreneur, Doug has a diverse background in media and technology.
Most recently, from 2000 – 2010, he was Chairman and CEO of Chrysalis portfolio company Appriss, Inc., a Louisville-based company that provides innovative information technology solutions to assist law enforcement efforts and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of criminal justice agencies.
Appriss’ services include VINE®, the nation’s defacto standard for automated victim notification, and MethCheck®, which helps law enforcement track purchases of over-the-counter medications used in the production of methamphetamine.
Previously, from 1997 until 2000, Doug served as the founding President and CEO of Greater Louisville Inc., Louisville’s leading economic development organization.
Before joining Greater Louisville Inc., Doug was a Managing Director of Chrysalis from 1993 – 1997.
Prior to co-founding Chrysalis Ventures, he was the Founder and CEO of The Cobb Group, the world’s leading publisher of newsletters for personal computer users, which was successfully sold to publisher Ziff-Davis.
Doug holds a B.A.
from Williams College, magna cum laude, and an M.S.
in Accounting from the New York University Graduate School of Business Administration.
He is a three-time Inc. 500 CEO, a three-time Kentucky Entrepreneur of the Year and a member of the Junior Achievement Kentucky/Southern Indiana Business Hall of Fame.
Active in civic affairs, Doug served as Chairman of Greater Louisville Inc. in 2000 and as Chairman of the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce in 1996.
Doug F. Cobb active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Chrysalis Ventures, Inc.
 Chrysalis Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Chrysalis Ventures, Inc (Chrysalis Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by David Jones, Jr in 1993. The firm is headquartered in the Louisville, KY. | Founder | 1996-12-31 |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc.
 Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. manufactures and sells sporting goods. Its products include bats, gloves, equipment bags, batting gloves, protective gear, accessories, and training aids. The company was founded by John Andrew Hillerich in 1884 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2013-08-31 |
Former positions of Doug F. Cobb
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
My Health Direct, Inc.
 My Health Direct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services My Health Direct, Inc. develops online scheduling systems, referral management tools, and event-driven analytics. It offers digital care coordination platform that guides consumers to the right care and enables real-time scheduling. The company was founded by Jay C. Mason, Michael A. Eaton, and Roy Fredricksen in 2005 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-30 |
Regent Education, Inc.
 Regent Education, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Regent Education, Inc. provides administrative software solutions for higher education. The firm offers solutions that help automate financial aid verification, packaging, and disbursement. It also supports multiple enrollment models including transfers from one model to another. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD. | Director/Board Member | 2019-04-29 |
CompleteSet, Inc.
 CompleteSet, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables CompleteSet, Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. The firm allows users to buy and sells products in the areas of fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. It offers solutions for males, unisex, and females. The company was founded by Gary Darna and Jaime Rump and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Chairman | 2017-12-31 |
Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc.
 Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc. provides ground and priority overnight delivery services. Its services include GSO benefits, service areas, service types, days of service, days of service, pickup information, terms and C.O.D. service. The company was founded by Dana Hyatt and Morley M. Chandler in 1995 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Chairman | 2013-12-30 |
Summit Energy Services, Inc.
 Summit Energy Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Summit was founded in 1991 to provide customers with unbiased, independent and professional energy management services. The company began as a small operation in Louisville, Kentucky, USA focused on gas strategies. It quickly added electricity and alternative fuels to its growing list of services, and it began attracting leading financial and energy professionals in the energy industry. Today, Summit is comprised of more than 300 energy professionals in ten international offices managing nearly $20 billion in annualized global energy spend. Its clients include global Fortune 1000-sized companies, as well as diverse regional companies that leverage its energy industry-leading experience. Its global energy management services include energy procurement, energy risk management and utility consulting. Crude oil forecasting and natural gas hedging also are among its core services. Summit is focused on helping clients capitalize on opportunities and implement a strategic approach to energy risk management. | Private Equity Investor | 2011-12-30 |
Training of Doug F. Cobb
| New York University | Graduate Degree |
| Williams College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Summit Energy Services, Inc.
Summit Energy Services, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Summit was founded in 1991 to provide customers with unbiased, independent and professional energy management services. The company began as a small operation in Louisville, Kentucky, USA focused on gas strategies. It quickly added electricity and alternative fuels to its growing list of services, and it began attracting leading financial and energy professionals in the energy industry. Today, Summit is comprised of more than 300 energy professionals in ten international offices managing nearly $20 billion in annualized global energy spend. Its clients include global Fortune 1000-sized companies, as well as diverse regional companies that leverage its energy industry-leading experience. Its global energy management services include energy procurement, energy risk management and utility consulting. Crude oil forecasting and natural gas hedging also are among its core services. Summit is focused on helping clients capitalize on opportunities and implement a strategic approach to energy risk management. | Commercial Services |
Regent Education, Inc.
Regent Education, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Regent Education, Inc. provides administrative software solutions for higher education. The firm offers solutions that help automate financial aid verification, packaging, and disbursement. It also supports multiple enrollment models including transfers from one model to another. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD. | Technology Services |
Genscape, Inc.
 Genscape, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Genscape, Inc. provides power plant output and transmission status information through Internet. The firm offers supply chain monitoring and intelligence, fundamentals analysis, transportation and storage services, refinery utilization, interstate storage monitoring, natural gas notices and maintenance, ethanol supply chain services, and fractionator monitoring service. The company was founded by Sean O'Leary and Sterling Lapinski in 1999 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Technology Services |
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc.
Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Hillerich & Bradsby Co., Inc. manufactures and sells sporting goods. Its products include bats, gloves, equipment bags, batting gloves, protective gear, accessories, and training aids. The company was founded by John Andrew Hillerich in 1884 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Distribution Services |
Chrysalis Ventures, Inc.
Chrysalis Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Chrysalis Ventures, Inc (Chrysalis Ventures) is a private equity firm founded by David Jones, Jr in 1993. The firm is headquartered in the Louisville, KY. | Finance |
Appriss, Inc.
 Appriss, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Appriss, Inc. engages in the development of data analytics platforms the healthcare, retail, commercial, and government agencies. It offers Appris Health, Appriss Retail, and Appriss Insights. The company was founded by Michael D. Davis and Yung T. Nguyen in 1994 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Technology Services |
Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc.
Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Golden State Overnight Delivery Service, Inc. provides ground and priority overnight delivery services. Its services include GSO benefits, service areas, service types, days of service, days of service, pickup information, terms and C.O.D. service. The company was founded by Dana Hyatt and Morley M. Chandler in 1995 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA. | Transportation |
Greater Louisville, Inc.
 Greater Louisville, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Greater Louisville, Inc. is a chamber of commerce that focuses on regional economic growth. The private company is based in Louisville, KY. The company was founded by Doug F. Cobb. Sarah Davasher-Wisdom has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Commercial Services |
bCatalyst Advisors LLC
 bCatalyst Advisors LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance bCatalyst Advisors LLC provides financial advisory services. It also provides M&A services, valuation and other financial advisory services to small and middle-market companies in their region. The company was founded by Douglas F. Cobb, Greg Fischer, Kennet William Oyler III, Robert S. Saunders, and Keith Williams in 2000 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY. | Finance |
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My Health Direct, Inc.
My Health Direct, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services My Health Direct, Inc. develops online scheduling systems, referral management tools, and event-driven analytics. It offers digital care coordination platform that guides consumers to the right care and enables real-time scheduling. The company was founded by Jay C. Mason, Michael A. Eaton, and Roy Fredricksen in 2005 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Technology Services |
CompleteSet, Inc.
CompleteSet, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables CompleteSet, Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. The firm allows users to buy and sells products in the areas of fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. It offers solutions for males, unisex, and females. The company was founded by Gary Darna and Jaime Rump and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH. | Consumer Durables |
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