Kirk Brand Coburn
Founder at Captain Energy, Inc.
Profile
Kirk Brand Coburn is the founder of Captain Energy, Inc. (founded in 2023), The Frontier Conference (founded in 2017), SURGE Ventures LLC (founded in 2010), Sirius XM Radio, Inc. (founded in 2003), Chief Outsiders, LLC (founded in 2007), and Eleox LLC (founded in 2021).
He held the title of Managing Director at SURGE Ventures LLC from 2010 to 2016, Chairman & President at Sirius XM Radio, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, and Chief Executive Officer at Chief Outsiders, LLC from 2007 to 2011.
Mr. Coburn's current job(s) include Director & Manager at SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC, Ambassador at Texas Children's Hospital, and Senior Venture Principal at Shell Technology Ventures LLC.
Mr. Coburn's former job(s) include Executive Director at Gaylord Entertainment Co. from 1999 to 2000, Director at Texas HALO Fund I LLC from 2012 to 2013, Investment Director at Shell Plc, Director at Entrepreneurs' Organization Orange County from 2007 to 2009, Director at Lo3 Energy, Inc. from 2019 to 2021, Board Member at Bluware, Inc. from 2018 to 2021, and Advisor at The Dallas Entrepreneur Center from 2013 to 2018.
Mr. Coburn obtained an undergraduate degree from McCombs School of Business in 1994 and an MBA in 2005.
Kirk Brand Coburn active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Texas Children's Hospital
 Texas Children's Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Texas Children's Hospital provides health care services. Its offers include audiology , dental, dermatology, critical care, nephrology, electrodiagnosis, heart transplant, and kidney transplant. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Shell Technology Ventures LLC | Private Equity Investor | 2017-02-28 |
SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC
 SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC assists entrepreneurs to solve energy problems. It validates companies innovating and exploiting the shifts in technology, policy, and expertise in the energy and water industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | - |
Captain Energy, Inc.
 Captain Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Hubei Guochuang Hi-tech Material Co., Ltd., Captain Energy, Inc. is a Canadian company that produces oil and gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The company was founded by Kirk Brand Coburn. Captain Energy was acquired by Capitan Investment Ltd. on December 01, 2005 for $0.13 million. | Founder | 2023-02-28 |
Former positions of Kirk Brand Coburn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| The Frontier Conference | Founder | 2023-09-30 |
ELEOX LLC
 ELEOX LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities ELEOX LLC engages in natural gas trade. The private company is located in the US. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-03-31 |
Lo3 Energy, Inc.
 Lo3 Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lo3 Energy, Inc. provides energy technology consulting services. The firm also operates through the offices located in Portland, Oregon, and Australia. The company was founded by Lawrence Orsini and William Collins and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2021-10-31 |
Bluware, Inc.
 Bluware, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bluware, Inc. provides technology consulting services. The firm offers workflow acceleration, cross functional connections, operational efficiency and data strategy solutions. It serves to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by Richard D. Jones in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-31 |
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
 The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dallas Entrepreneur Center provides education, mentorship, community, and advocacy services to entrepreneurs. The private company is based in Dallas, TX and was founded by Trey Bowles. | Consultant / Advisor | 2018-11-30 |
Training of Kirk Brand Coburn
| McCombs School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| SHELL PLC | Energy Minerals |
| Private companies | 15 |
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Texas HALO Fund I LLC
 Texas HALO Fund I LLC Investment ManagersFinance Texas Halo Fund I LLC seeks investments opportunities in companies located in the United States primarily in Texas. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of technology sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements and makes follow on investments. | Finance |
Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Texas Children's Hospital provides health care services. Its offers include audiology , dental, dermatology, critical care, nephrology, electrodiagnosis, heart transplant, and kidney transplant. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Health Services |
Chief Outsiders, LLC
 Chief Outsiders, LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Chief Outsiders LLC operates as executives-as-a-service firm. It offers part-time or fractional chief marketing officers to their clients. The firm offers marketing strategy implementation, product marketing, brand consulting and digital marketing assessment. The company was founded by Kirk Brand Coburn and Arthur M. Saxby in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Commercial Services |
SURGE Ventures LLC
 SURGE Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SURGE Ventures LLC ( SURGE Ventures ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by kirk Brand Coburn. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas. | Finance |
| Shell Technology Ventures LLC | Finance |
SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC
SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SURGE Accelerator 1 LLC assists entrepreneurs to solve energy problems. It validates companies innovating and exploiting the shifts in technology, policy, and expertise in the energy and water industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
Captain Energy, Inc.
Captain Energy, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Part of Hubei Guochuang Hi-tech Material Co., Ltd., Captain Energy, Inc. is a Canadian company that produces oil and gas. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The company was founded by Kirk Brand Coburn. Captain Energy was acquired by Capitan Investment Ltd. on December 01, 2005 for $0.13 million. | Energy Minerals |
| The Frontier Conference | |
ELEOX LLC
ELEOX LLC Gas DistributorsUtilities ELEOX LLC engages in natural gas trade. The private company is located in the US. | Utilities |
Lo3 Energy, Inc.
Lo3 Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lo3 Energy, Inc. provides energy technology consulting services. The firm also operates through the offices located in Portland, Oregon, and Australia. The company was founded by Lawrence Orsini and William Collins and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | Commercial Services |
Bluware, Inc.
Bluware, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bluware, Inc. provides technology consulting services. The firm offers workflow acceleration, cross functional connections, operational efficiency and data strategy solutions. It serves to the oil and gas industry. The company was founded by Richard D. Jones in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Technology Services |
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center
The Dallas Entrepreneur Center Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dallas Entrepreneur Center provides education, mentorship, community, and advocacy services to entrepreneurs. The private company is based in Dallas, TX and was founded by Trey Bowles. | Commercial Services |
| Entrepreneurs'' Organization Orange County | Commercial Services |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc.
 Sirius XM Radio, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Sirius XM Radio, Inc. provides satellite radio services. It broadcasts music, sports, entertainment, comedy, news, and weather channels. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Gaylord Entertainment Co.
 Gaylord Entertainment Co. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Gaylord Entertainment Co. is a hospitality and entertainment company. The company owns and operates Gaylord Hotels, its network of upscale, meetings-focused resorts and the Grand Ole Opry, the weekly showcase of country music's finest performers. Its entertainment brands and properties include the Radisson Hotel Opryland, Ryman Auditorium, General Jackson Showboat, Gaylord Springs Golf Links, Wildhorse Saloon, and WSM-AM Radio. The company operates its business through three segments: Hospitality, Opry & Attractions, and Corporate & Other. The Hospitality segment includes the company's hotel operations. The Opry and Attractions segment includes the company's Grand Ole Opry assets, WSM-AM and Nashville attractions. The Corporate and Other segment includes the company's corporate expenses. Gaylord Entertainment was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consumer Services |
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