Thirumalaisamy Pillan
Founder at Powerplant Ventures LLC
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Thirumalaisamy K.
Pillan is the founder of Veggie Grill, Inc. (founded in 2005), Guidance Solutions, Inc. (founded in 1995), and Groundforce Capital Management, LLC (founded in 2015).
He held the title of Chairman at Veggie Grill, Inc. from 2006 to 2023, Director at Guidance Solutions, Inc. from 1995 to 2004, and Advisor & Co-Partner at Groundforce Capital Management, LLC from 2015 to present.
Mr. Pillan's current jobs include Executive Chairman at VG Holdco, Inc., Strategic Advisor at Outlier Health, Inc. since 2019, and Advisor at Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC.
Mr. Pillan received his undergraduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1990 and his MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management in 1996.
Thirumalaisamy Pillan active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Powerplant Ventures LLC
 Powerplant Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Groundforce Capital Management, LLC (GroundForce Capital) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Mark Rampolla, Kevin Boylan and Thirumalaisamy K. Pillan. The firm is headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. | Founder | 2014-12-31 |
VG Holdco, Inc.
 VG Holdco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services VG Holdco, Inc. operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Chairman | - |
Outlier Health, Inc.
 Outlier Health, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Outlier Health, Inc. provides at-home diagnostic testing and registered dietitian support for a personalized nutrient regimen that adapts to your plant-based lifestyle. The company is based in Denver, CO. Outlier Health was founded by Aaron Matthew Tullman and Matthew Frazier, and Aaron Matthew Tullman has been the CEO since incorporation. The company offers plant-based vitamins, omega-3s, protein powder, and energy fuel optimized for vegan diets. The company's Omega complex contains over 900 mg of omega-3 fatty acids from algae and ahiflower seed to help support healthy brain function, nervous system regulation, and foundational long-term health. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-06-30 |
Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC
 Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC (Joyful Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. The firm is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Thirumalaisamy Pillan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Veggie Grill, Inc.
 Veggie Grill, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Veggie Grill, Inc. own and operates a chain of restaurants. It operates a restaurant chain that serves delicious and wholesome plant-based food to health conscious, but taste focused customers. The firm offers a variety of sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and house made desserts prepared with wholesome vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. The Veggie Grill was founded in in 2005 by Kevin Boylan, Thirumalaisamy K. Pillan and Ray White and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Founder | 2023-11-30 |
Guidance Solutions, Inc.
 Guidance Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Guidance Solutions, Inc. designs and develops technology software. The firm offers application development, web site design, content management, system integration, and support services. Its clients include the Bank of America, Lockheed Martin, and Taco Bell. Guidance Solutions was founded by Joseph Tang and Pillan Thirumalaisamy in 1993 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Founder | 2004-12-30 |
Training of Thirumalaisamy Pillan
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
| UCLA Anderson School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
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Guidance Solutions, Inc.
Guidance Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Guidance Solutions, Inc. designs and develops technology software. The firm offers application development, web site design, content management, system integration, and support services. Its clients include the Bank of America, Lockheed Martin, and Taco Bell. Guidance Solutions was founded by Joseph Tang and Pillan Thirumalaisamy in 1993 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA. | Technology Services |
Veggie Grill, Inc.
Veggie Grill, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services The Veggie Grill, Inc. own and operates a chain of restaurants. It operates a restaurant chain that serves delicious and wholesome plant-based food to health conscious, but taste focused customers. The firm offers a variety of sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and house made desserts prepared with wholesome vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. The Veggie Grill was founded in in 2005 by Kevin Boylan, Thirumalaisamy K. Pillan and Ray White and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Consumer Services |
Powerplant Ventures LLC
Powerplant Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Groundforce Capital Management, LLC (GroundForce Capital) is a private equity & venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Mark Rampolla, Kevin Boylan and Thirumalaisamy K. Pillan. The firm is headquartered in Hermosa Beach, California with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. | Finance |
VG Holdco, Inc.
VG Holdco, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services VG Holdco, Inc. operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Consumer Services |
Outlier Health, Inc.
Outlier Health, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Outlier Health, Inc. provides at-home diagnostic testing and registered dietitian support for a personalized nutrient regimen that adapts to your plant-based lifestyle. The company is based in Denver, CO. Outlier Health was founded by Aaron Matthew Tullman and Matthew Frazier, and Aaron Matthew Tullman has been the CEO since incorporation. The company offers plant-based vitamins, omega-3s, protein powder, and energy fuel optimized for vegan diets. The company's Omega complex contains over 900 mg of omega-3 fatty acids from algae and ahiflower seed to help support healthy brain function, nervous system regulation, and foundational long-term health. | Retail Trade |
Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC
Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Joyful Ventures Management Co. LLC (Joyful Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2023. The firm is headquartered in West Hollywood, California. | Finance |
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