Russell Klein
Corporate Officer/Principal at BIGCOMMERCE HOLDINGS, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Russell Klein was the founder of SendMe, Inc. (founded in 2006) where he held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2010 to 2014.
He was also the founder of Librify, Inc. (founded in 2013) where he served as Chairman from 2013 to 2015.
Currently, Mr. Klein is the Chief Commercial Officer at BigCommerce Holdings, Inc. since 2018 and the Chief Development Officer at BigCommerce, Inc. since 2015.
In his former positions, he worked as the Executive Vice President-Corporate Development at CBS Interactive, Inc., Senior Vice President-Corporate Development at Hands-On Mobile, Inc., Principal at General Catalyst Partners LLC, Principal at Whisper Capital (from 1999 to 2002), and Executive Vice President-Corporate Development at CNET Networks, Inc. Mr. Klein obtained an MBA from Harvard University and an undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BIGCOMMERCE HOLDINGS INC
0.57% | 2024-03-20 | 435,532 ( 0.57% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Russell Klein active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| BIGCOMMERCE HOLDINGS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2017-12-31 |
BigCommerce, Inc.
 BigCommerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BigCommerce, Inc. develops software solutions. It offers content management, shopping cart, knowledge management, and email marketing software. The company was founded by Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Robert Harper in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-12-15 |
Former positions of Russell Klein
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Librify, Inc.
 Librify, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Scribd, Inc., Librify, Inc. provides a social e-reading platform. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Joanna Stone Herman, Russell Klein. Librify was acquired by Scribd, Inc. on June 24, 2015. | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
SendMe, Inc.
 SendMe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SendMe, Inc. turns any mobile phone into a portable playground. As the premier mobile media company, SendMe's family of destination sites lets customers seamlessly take the fun from the web to customers mobile phone with the broadest and best content, entertainment and community. SendMe's four properties includes SendMeMobile, Thumbplay Tones, SoLow and WT411 - delivers culture sensations, niche independent creations, and stuff from their own community that will keep customers coming back for more. SendMe is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment, offering the broadest selection of mobile subscription services in the U.S. The company is focused on delivering the best wireless entertainment content and experiences to consumers. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-30 |
Whisper Capital
 Whisper Capital Financial ConglomeratesFinance Whisper Capital provides investment and commercial real estate finance services. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-06-30 |
CBS Interactive, Inc.
 CBS Interactive, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CBS Interactive, Inc. engages in the provision of online content network for information and entertainment. It specializes in online advertising, internet marketing, premium online content, sports, news, television, games, streaming, video, digital, and digital media. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| CNET Networks, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Russell Klein
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| BIGCOMMERCE HOLDINGS, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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CBS Interactive, Inc.
CBS Interactive, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CBS Interactive, Inc. engages in the provision of online content network for information and entertainment. It specializes in online advertising, internet marketing, premium online content, sports, news, television, games, streaming, video, digital, and digital media. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Hands-On Mobile, Inc.
 Hands-On Mobile, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Hands-On Mobile, Inc. engages in the publication and development of social games for mobile and online platforms. Its products include games, subscription services, brand management, distribution, and porting and platform management. The firm offers global distribution brands and content from partners including activision, billboard, CBS, marvel, NBA, and world poker tour. The company was founded by Daniel Kranzler in 2001 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
SendMe, Inc.
SendMe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SendMe, Inc. turns any mobile phone into a portable playground. As the premier mobile media company, SendMe's family of destination sites lets customers seamlessly take the fun from the web to customers mobile phone with the broadest and best content, entertainment and community. SendMe's four properties includes SendMeMobile, Thumbplay Tones, SoLow and WT411 - delivers culture sensations, niche independent creations, and stuff from their own community that will keep customers coming back for more. SendMe is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer mobile entertainment, offering the broadest selection of mobile subscription services in the U.S. The company is focused on delivering the best wireless entertainment content and experiences to consumers. | Technology Services |
General Catalyst Partners LLC
 General Catalyst Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance General Catalyst Partners LLC provides venture capital services. The company was founded by Joel E. Cutler, David J. Orfao, David P. Fialkow and John G. Simon in 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Finance |
Whisper Capital
Whisper Capital Financial ConglomeratesFinance Whisper Capital provides investment and commercial real estate finance services. | Finance |
BigCommerce, Inc.
BigCommerce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services BigCommerce, Inc. develops software solutions. It offers content management, shopping cart, knowledge management, and email marketing software. The company was founded by Eddie Machaalani and Mitchell Robert Harper in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Technology Services |
| CNET Networks, Inc. | Technology Services |
Librify, Inc.
Librify, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Scribd, Inc., Librify, Inc. provides a social e-reading platform. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Joanna Stone Herman, Russell Klein. Librify was acquired by Scribd, Inc. on June 24, 2015. | Technology Services |
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