Vernon D. Niven
Director/Board Member at CollegeFrog, Inc.
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Vernon D.
Niven founded Needtagger, Inc. in 2012, where he worked as CEO from 2012 to 2014 and Buy Like Me, Inc. in 2014, where he worked as CEO from 2014 to 2022.
Mr. Niven also currently works at CollegeFrog, Inc., as Board Of Directors from 2013, VetCV, Inc., as Board Of Directors from 2017, and TechFarms Capital Management LLC, as Advisor from 2019.
Mr. Niven also formerly worked at Pensacola Beach Elementary School, Inc., as Vice President & Board of Directors from 2002 to 2006, Churchill Downs, Inc., as Executive Vice President-Technology Initiatives from 2006 to 2009, i2 Technologies, Inc., as Vice President-Content Management Software from 1999 to 2001, Tumri, Inc., as Executive Vice President-Marketing & Strategy from 2005 to 2006, Tumri, Inc., as Chief Marketing Officer from 2009 to 2010, and TwinSpires, as President & EVP from 2006 to 2009.
Mr. Niven received his undergraduate degree in 1985 from Louisiana State University.
Vernon D. Niven active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
TechFarms Capital Management LLC
 TechFarms Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance TechFarms Capital Management LLC (TechFarms Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Steve Millaway. The firm is headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-08-31 |
VetCV, Inc.
 VetCV, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VetCV, Inc. develops web and mobile application for veterans, family members, and caregivers. It enables users to access, track, and manage career, education, medical support and healthcare activities, reintegration, and employment opportunities. The company was founded by Niels Kronborg Anderson on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Pensacola, FL. | Director/Board Member | 2017-10-31 |
CollegeFrog, Inc.
 CollegeFrog, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CollegeFrog, Inc. operates as a recruiting platform for accounting and financial professionals. | Director/Board Member | 2013-01-31 |
Former positions of Vernon D. Niven
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Needtagger, Inc.
 Needtagger, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Needtagger, Inc. provides a data mining and marketing platform. The private company is located in the US. The American company was founded by Vernon D. Niven. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-11-30 |
Tumri, Inc.
 Tumri, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Tumri, Inc. provides marketing solutions to digital marketers and agencies. Their platform and solutions encompass research, audience optimization and retargeting. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Mateo, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-02-28 |
TwinSpires
 TwinSpires Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Part of CDI Corp., TwinSpires is a brand utilized by CDI's online pari-mutuel wagering business since 2007. The private company is based in Lexington, KY and is the official wagering partner of the Derby. TwinSpires offers sports betting in several states, with iGaming also available in some. CDI's BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in some states is expected to transition to the TwinSpires brand during Q3 2021. | President | 2009-05-31 |
| CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2009-02-07 |
Training of Vernon D. Niven
| Louisiana State University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
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| CHURCHILL DOWNS INCORPORATED | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 8 |
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i2 Technologies, Inc.
 i2 Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services i2 Technologies, Inc. provided demand-driven supply chain solutions designed to enable business agility. Its flexible solutions can synchronize demand and supply across an ever-changing global supply network. The company was founded in 1988 and was headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Technology Services |
Tumri, Inc.
Tumri, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Tumri, Inc. provides marketing solutions to digital marketers and agencies. Their platform and solutions encompass research, audience optimization and retargeting. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Mateo, CA. | Commercial Services |
CollegeFrog, Inc.
CollegeFrog, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CollegeFrog, Inc. operates as a recruiting platform for accounting and financial professionals. | Technology Services |
TwinSpires
TwinSpires Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Part of CDI Corp., TwinSpires is a brand utilized by CDI's online pari-mutuel wagering business since 2007. The private company is based in Lexington, KY and is the official wagering partner of the Derby. TwinSpires offers sports betting in several states, with iGaming also available in some. CDI's BetAmerica sports betting and iGaming platform in some states is expected to transition to the TwinSpires brand during Q3 2021. | Consumer Services |
VetCV, Inc.
VetCV, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services VetCV, Inc. develops web and mobile application for veterans, family members, and caregivers. It enables users to access, track, and manage career, education, medical support and healthcare activities, reintegration, and employment opportunities. The company was founded by Niels Kronborg Anderson on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Pensacola, FL. | Technology Services |
Needtagger, Inc.
Needtagger, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Needtagger, Inc. provides a data mining and marketing platform. The private company is located in the US. The American company was founded by Vernon D. Niven. | Technology Services |
TechFarms Capital Management LLC
TechFarms Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance TechFarms Capital Management LLC (TechFarms Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Steve Millaway. The firm is headquartered in Panama City Beach, Florida. | Finance |
Pensacola Beach Elementary School, Inc.
 Pensacola Beach Elementary School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Pensacola Beach Elementary School, Inc. was founded in 1978 and is based in Pensacola, FL. Pensacola Beach Elementary School was awarded the National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award in 2007 and 2018. The school is the southernmost school in the area and is known for its unique location on beautiful Island. The school provides education to students and offers service learning opportunities that focus on identified community needs. The "Partners in Education" program consists of individuals and businesses that donate to the school. | Consumer Services |
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