John Belizaire
Chief Executive Officer at SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 694 686 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John Belizaire is the founder of Theory Center, Inc. (founded in 1997) and FirstBest Systems LLC (founded in 2006).
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer at Theory Center, Inc. and Chief Executive Officer & Director at FirstBest Systems LLC.
Mr. Belizaire's current job(s) include being the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Soluna Holdings, Inc. (since 2023), Chief Executive Officer & Director at EcoChain, Inc. (since 2021), Chief Executive Officer & Director at Soluna Computing, Inc. (since 2018), Managing Director at NextStage LLC (since 2002), Director at BanQu, Inc. (since 2018), Director at Center for American Entrepreneurship (since 2020), Operating Advisor at Pilot Growth Management LLC (since 2020), and President at Soluna DV Services LLC.
Mr. Belizaire's former job(s) include being a Senior Director-Business Development at BEA Systems, Inc., a Director at International Financial Group, Inc., and a Principal at Intel Corp.Mr. Belizaire's education history includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from Cornell University, which were conferred in 1994 and 1995 respectively.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC.
8.90% | 2024-04-14 | 143,326 ( 8.90% ) | 412 779 $ | 2024-03-30 |
| 2024-04-14 | 101,042 ( 3.30% ) | 281 907 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Belizaire active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2023-04-29 |
NextStage LLC
 NextStage LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextStage LLC is a venture capital firm founded by former executives of BEA Systems in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. | Private Equity Investor | 2001-12-31 |
BanQu, Inc.
 BanQu, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BanQu, Inc. engages in the provision financial inclusion for the underbanked of the world using blockchain technology. It offers platform connection supply chain. The company was founded by Ashish Gadnis, Hamse Warfe, and Jeffrey Keiser in 2016 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Director/Board Member | 2018-05-31 |
Soluna Computing, Inc.
 Soluna Computing, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Soluna Holdings, Inc., Soluna Computing, Inc. sells all the renewable energy your power plant generates. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company builds small-footprint data centers to buy and use all your excess energy. John Belizaire has been the CEO of the company since 2018. Soluna Computing was acquired by EcoChain, Inc. on October 29, 2021 for $35.89 million. | Chief Executive Officer | 2018-05-31 |
Pilot Growth Management LLC
 Pilot Growth Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pilot Growth Management LLC (Pilot Growth) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Rob Walker, Neil Callahan and William Lee. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Consultant / Advisor | 2020-09-30 |
Center for American Entrepreneurship
 Center for American Entrepreneurship Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE) is a nonpartisan organization that conducts research, policy analysis, and advocacy to promote the creation, survival, and growth of new businesses. CAE works with policymakers at all levels of government to create policy environments that support entrepreneurship across the United States. | Director/Board Member | 2020-04-30 |
EcoChain, Inc.
 EcoChain, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Soluna Holdings, Inc., EcoChain, Inc. develops and operates ultra low-cost green data centers focused on crypto currency mining. The private company is based in New York, NY. John Belizaire has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-09-30 |
| Soluna DV Services LLC | President | - |
Former positions of John Belizaire
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FirstBest Systems LLC
 FirstBest Systems LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FirstBest Systems LLC delivers underwriting management system solutions. The company was founded by Julian Pelenur, John Belizaire and Joseph Pilkerton in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Founder | 2016-08-31 |
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Training of John Belizaire
| Cornell University | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| INTEL CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| SOLUNA HOLDINGS, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| Private companies | 11 |
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BEA Systems, Inc.
 BEA Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BEA Systems, Inc. provides business software solutions. The firm provides transaction processing systems, telecommunication billing applications, and enterprise financial systems. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Technology Services |
Theory Center, Inc.
 Theory Center, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Theory Center, Inc. develops software that focuses on creating Enterprise JavaBeans (EJB) component solutions. The company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by John Belizaire. Theory Center was acquired by BEA Systems, Inc. on November 19, 1999 for $169.05 million. | Technology Services |
International Financial Group, Inc.
 International Financial Group, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance International Financial Group, Inc. provides property-casualty insurance services. It offers liability insurance and property insurance. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Burlington, NC. | Finance |
FirstBest Systems LLC
FirstBest Systems LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services FirstBest Systems LLC delivers underwriting management system solutions. The company was founded by Julian Pelenur, John Belizaire and Joseph Pilkerton in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
NextStage LLC
NextStage LLC Investment ManagersFinance NextStage LLC is a venture capital firm founded by former executives of BEA Systems in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts. | Finance |
BanQu, Inc.
BanQu, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BanQu, Inc. engages in the provision financial inclusion for the underbanked of the world using blockchain technology. It offers platform connection supply chain. The company was founded by Ashish Gadnis, Hamse Warfe, and Jeffrey Keiser in 2016 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Technology Services |
Pilot Growth Management LLC
Pilot Growth Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Pilot Growth Management LLC (Pilot Growth) is a private equity firm founded in 2009 by Rob Walker, Neil Callahan and William Lee. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
EcoChain, Inc.
EcoChain, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Soluna Holdings, Inc., EcoChain, Inc. develops and operates ultra low-cost green data centers focused on crypto currency mining. The private company is based in New York, NY. John Belizaire has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Technology Services |
Center for American Entrepreneurship
Center for American Entrepreneurship Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Center for American Entrepreneurship (CAE) is a nonpartisan organization that conducts research, policy analysis, and advocacy to promote the creation, survival, and growth of new businesses. CAE works with policymakers at all levels of government to create policy environments that support entrepreneurship across the United States. | Commercial Services |
Soluna Computing, Inc.
Soluna Computing, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Part of Soluna Holdings, Inc., Soluna Computing, Inc. sells all the renewable energy your power plant generates. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company builds small-footprint data centers to buy and use all your excess energy. John Belizaire has been the CEO of the company since 2018. Soluna Computing was acquired by EcoChain, Inc. on October 29, 2021 for $35.89 million. | Technology Services |
| Soluna DV Services LLC |
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