Jason Port
President at Network Media Group, Inc. /FL/
Profile
Jason Port is an Advisor of the Firm focused on its Venture and Emerging Growth investment vertical.
In his current role, Jason is involved in the Firm’s efforts in venture and emerging growth where RedBird backs disruptive technologies and business models in RedBird’s core areas of expertise.
Throughout his career, Jason notably invested in the early stages of high-growth companies including Twitter, Jump Forward and Uber.
Jason was one of the earliest employees at Sportsline.com, aiding its rapid growth before its acquisition by CBS.
Since then, he has focused his investments in early-stage companies while his consultancy, Network Media Group, has offered strategic consulting to companies of all sizes.
As the initial investor in Quirky.com, he was instrumental in backing the vision of the disruptive collaborative innovation platform.
Most recently, Port lead business development at LeadEdge Capital Partners, a $5B Venture Growth Fund focused on Saas/Technology.
Jason serves on the Board of Directors of the Heather on Earth Music Therapy Foundation, as well as on the advisory board of the Miami Country Day School.
He has also served as a speaker for EY Global’s World Entrepreneur of the Year event in Monaco.
Jason Port active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
 RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC (RedBird Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Gerry Cardinale. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | 2022-06-30 |
| Network Media Group, Inc. /FL/ | President | 2005-05-31 |
The Chernin Group LLC
 The Chernin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Chernin Group LLC is a holding company, which engages in provision of media services.The company was founded by Peter F. Chernin in 2010 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA. | Consultant / Advisor | 2016-01-31 |
Miami Country Day School, Inc.
 Miami Country Day School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Miami Country Day School, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of education services. It offers services relating to academics, lower school, middle school, upper school, learning resources, and college counseling. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
| The Heather On Earth Music Therapy Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Jason Port
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JumpForward LLC
 JumpForward LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services JumpForward LLC provides recruiting and compliance software solutions for collegiate athletic departments. It offers web and mobile-based recruiting database that is customizable and allows staff members to collaborate on evaluations, contact information, and player measurable. The firm's products are used by coaches, compliance staffs, student athletes, financial aid, registrars, development admissions, marketing, ticket offices, and equipment managers. The company was founded by Adam McCombs in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consultant / Advisor | 2016-05-31 |
NumberFire, Inc.
 NumberFire, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NumberFire, Inc. operates as a sports analytics platform. It platform applies quantitative analysis and statistical reasoning to the world of fantasy football. The firm enables users to browse around for players, read the forums for advice and take the daily poll. The company was founded by Nik Bonaddio in September 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-31 |
Quirky, Inc.
 Quirky, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Quirky, Inc. operates as a social product development company, which brings new product ideas to life through its online collaborative platform. It facilitates and provides general market research data and information to individuals or entities that submit a product idea. The firm offers products in the areas of bed and bath, electronics and accessories, kids, kitchen, house wares, pets, sports/outdoors, travel, and others. The company was founded by Benjamin M. Kaufman in June 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2015-07-31 |
The Wicks Group of Cos. LLC
 The Wicks Group of Cos. LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Wicks Group of Cos LLC (Wicks Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Craig B Klosk. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 2007-02-28 |
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Training of Jason Port
| University of Maryland | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Quirky, Inc.
Quirky, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Quirky, Inc. operates as a social product development company, which brings new product ideas to life through its online collaborative platform. It facilitates and provides general market research data and information to individuals or entities that submit a product idea. The firm offers products in the areas of bed and bath, electronics and accessories, kids, kitchen, house wares, pets, sports/outdoors, travel, and others. The company was founded by Benjamin M. Kaufman in June 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
JumpForward LLC
JumpForward LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services JumpForward LLC provides recruiting and compliance software solutions for collegiate athletic departments. It offers web and mobile-based recruiting database that is customizable and allows staff members to collaborate on evaluations, contact information, and player measurable. The firm's products are used by coaches, compliance staffs, student athletes, financial aid, registrars, development admissions, marketing, ticket offices, and equipment managers. The company was founded by Adam McCombs in 2008 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
NumberFire, Inc.
NumberFire, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services NumberFire, Inc. operates as a sports analytics platform. It platform applies quantitative analysis and statistical reasoning to the world of fantasy football. The firm enables users to browse around for players, read the forums for advice and take the daily poll. The company was founded by Nik Bonaddio in September 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
The Wicks Group of Cos. LLC
The Wicks Group of Cos. LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Wicks Group of Cos LLC (Wicks Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Craig B Klosk. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Miami Country Day School, Inc.
Miami Country Day School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Miami Country Day School, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of education services. It offers services relating to academics, lower school, middle school, upper school, learning resources, and college counseling. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Miami, FL. | Consumer Services |
| CBS Sportsline.com | |
The Chernin Group LLC
The Chernin Group LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Chernin Group LLC is a holding company, which engages in provision of media services.The company was founded by Peter F. Chernin in 2010 and is headquartered in Playa Vista, CA. | Finance |
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC
RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance RedBird Capital Partners Management LLC (RedBird Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Gerry Cardinale. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
| The Heather On Earth Music Therapy Foundation | |
| Network Media Group, Inc. /FL/ |
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