James Estill
Founder at Canrock Ventures LLC
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James Andrew Estill is the founder of EMJ Data Systems Ltd.
(founded in 1979) and Canrock Advisors LLC (founded in 2010).
He holds the title of President & Chief Executive Officer at EMJ Data Systems Ltd.
and Managing Partner at Canrock Advisors LLC.
Currently, Mr. Estill is the President & Chief Executive Officer at Danby Products Ltd.
He is also a Director at Iotum, Inc., Honestly Now, Inc., Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc., Primal Fusion, Inc., Iotum Global Holdings, Inc., and BloomBoss, Inc. In the past, Mr. Estill held the position of President & Chief Executive Officer at Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.
in 2009, SYNNEX Canada Ltd.
from 2004 to 2009, and Director at BlackBerry Ltd.
from 1997 to 2010.
He was also a Director at Hammond Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
in 2009 and served as an Independent Director at Adya, Inc. from 2011 to 2016.
Additionally, he held positions as a Director at SlipStream Data, Inc. and Principal at Sprout Tiny Homes, Inc.Mr. Estill completed his undergraduate degree at The University of Waterloo.
James Estill active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Primal Fusion, Inc.
 Primal Fusion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Primal Fusion, Inc. develops semantic synthesis technology services. It offers social media and publishing products. The company was founded by Peter Sweeney and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2010-08-22 |
Canrock Ventures LLC
 Canrock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Canrock Advisors LLC (Canrock Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Mark Joseph Fasciano, James Andrew Estill and Theodore Briell Smith. The firm is headquartered in Jericho, New York. | Founder | 2009-12-31 |
Honestly Now, Inc.
 Honestly Now, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honestly Now, Inc. offers a free to use updated directory of the banking information. The company was founded by Tereza Nemessanyi and Robert Petrie in 2010 and is headquartered in Pound Ridge, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-21 |
Iotum, Inc.
 Iotum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Iotum, Inc. provides voice services for social networks. It offers teleconferencing platforms, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), telecom switch development, voice and mobile services. The company was founded by Alec Saunders and Howard H. Thaw in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 2013-09-16 |
Iotum Global Holdings, Inc.
 Iotum Global Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Iotum Global Holdings, Inc. provides teleconferencing platforms and collaboration services. Its products include FreeConference.com, InstantConference.com, GlobalConference.com, and Calliflower.com. The firm serves organizations and individual consumers. The company was founded by Alec Saunders in 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Danby Products Ltd.
 Danby Products Ltd. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Danby Products Ltd. engages in the provision of appliances. Its products include ice makers, kegerators, dehumidifiers, ductless split systems, portable air conditioners, dishwashers, and microwaves. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
BloomBoss, Inc.
 BloomBoss, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing BloomBoss, Inc. manufactures LED lights. | President | - |
Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc.
 Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Danby Products Ltd., Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. manufactures antennas for military and commercial applications. The private company is based in Guelph, Canada. Valcom Manufacturing Group was acquired by Danby Products Ltd. on August 22, 2023. The Canadian company was founded in 1995. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of James Estill
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Training of James Estill
| The University of Waterloo | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| BLACKBERRY LIMITED | Technology Services |
| SPROUT TINY HOMES, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| HAMMOND MANUFACTURING COMPANY LIMITED | Producer Manufacturing |
| ADYA INC. | Communications |
| Private companies | 12 |
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SlipStream Data, Inc.
 SlipStream Data, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SlipStream Data, Inc. delivers accelerated, compressed network optimization technology. Its technology is used to reduce bandwidth required for internet and e-mail applications. The company was founded by En-hui Yang and Ajit Sing in 2000 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Technology Services |
SYNNEX Canada Ltd.
 SYNNEX Canada Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services SYNNEX Canada Ltd. engages in the provision of technical support, certified configuration services, and progressive e-business solutions. It also offers customer and financial services. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Nu Horizons Electronics Corp.
 Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Nu Horizons Electronics Corp. engages in the distribution of active and passive electronic components. The company was founded by Arthur Nadata and Richard S. Schuster in 1987 and is headquartered in Melville, NY. | Distribution Services |
Primal Fusion, Inc.
Primal Fusion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Primal Fusion, Inc. develops semantic synthesis technology services. It offers social media and publishing products. The company was founded by Peter Sweeney and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada. | Technology Services |
EMJ Data Systems Ltd.
 EMJ Data Systems Ltd. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology EMJ Data Systems Ltd. distributes hardware and software products. The company was founded by Glen R. Estill and James A. Estill in 1979 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Canrock Ventures LLC
Canrock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Canrock Advisors LLC (Canrock Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Mark Joseph Fasciano, James Andrew Estill and Theodore Briell Smith. The firm is headquartered in Jericho, New York. | Finance |
Honestly Now, Inc.
Honestly Now, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Honestly Now, Inc. offers a free to use updated directory of the banking information. The company was founded by Tereza Nemessanyi and Robert Petrie in 2010 and is headquartered in Pound Ridge, NY. | Commercial Services |
Iotum, Inc.
Iotum, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Iotum, Inc. provides voice services for social networks. It offers teleconferencing platforms, voice over internet protocol (VoIP), telecom switch development, voice and mobile services. The company was founded by Alec Saunders and Howard H. Thaw in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Technology Services |
Iotum Global Holdings, Inc.
Iotum Global Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Iotum Global Holdings, Inc. provides teleconferencing platforms and collaboration services. Its products include FreeConference.com, InstantConference.com, GlobalConference.com, and Calliflower.com. The firm serves organizations and individual consumers. The company was founded by Alec Saunders in 2004 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
Danby Products Ltd.
Danby Products Ltd. Electronics/AppliancesConsumer Durables Danby Products Ltd. engages in the provision of appliances. Its products include ice makers, kegerators, dehumidifiers, ductless split systems, portable air conditioners, dishwashers, and microwaves. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Guelph, Canada. | Consumer Durables |
BloomBoss, Inc.
BloomBoss, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing BloomBoss, Inc. manufactures LED lights. | Producer Manufacturing |
Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc.
Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Part of Danby Products Ltd., Valcom Manufacturing Group, Inc. manufactures antennas for military and commercial applications. The private company is based in Guelph, Canada. Valcom Manufacturing Group was acquired by Danby Products Ltd. on August 22, 2023. The Canadian company was founded in 1995. | Electronic Technology |
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