William Wolf
Chief Executive Officer at Crown Golf Properties LP
Profile
Bill Wolf focuses on the management of Method Capital, deal sourcing and portfolio company oversight at Method Capital.
In 2011, Bill founded BW Capital, an alternative asset management firm.
Prior to founding BW Capital, he was an investment banker at Salomon Brothers Inc. and William Blair & Company; an executive overseeing operating company investments for Henry Crown and Company; and a principal at Talon Asset Management, where he managed the firm’s private equity business and was Talon’s Chief Operating Officer.
Bill earned an AB degree, Magna Cum Laude, from Hamilton College and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Bill currently serves on the Board of Directors of Chicago Child Care Society, Ezassi, ForeverCar, HighGround, Lifespan Brands, Mindcrest, Pangea Universal Holdings, SpiderOak, SwiftIQ and WellRight.
He is also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Columbia College Chicago.
William Wolf active positions
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PlayNetwork, Inc.
 PlayNetwork, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PlayNetwork, Inc. provides entertainment media creation and distribution services. It develops custom digital music systems and playback devices, and designs and installs sound systems. The firm offers branded entertainment campaigns, technology and innovation development, global music and content licensing, original video and motion graphics, social media activation, and advertising networks. The company was founded by Gordon Robell, Debi Tiner, Kevin J. Robell and Adam B. Brotman in 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc.
 Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc. provides on-demand compliance software automation tools for the financial services industry. It enables organizations to reduce their regulatory compliance spend by automating labor intensive tasks. The firm's solutions includes personal trading, affirmations and disclosures, gifts & entertainment, and case management. The company was founded by Laurence J. Goldfarb in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Chairman | - |
Crown Golf Properties LP
 Crown Golf Properties LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Henry Crown & Co., Crown Golf Properties LP operates golf clubs. The company is based in Glenview, IL. The company was founded by William Elmer Wolf. William Elmer Wolf has been the CEO since incorporation. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-09-07 |
AnswersMedia, Inc.
 AnswersMedia, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AnswersMedia, Inc. operates as a fully integrated production studio. It specializes in creative content for broadcast and the web. The firm integrates film and video, design, animation and digital expertise. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | 2010-09-07 |
Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois)
 Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois) engages in the provision of legal solutions by integrating technology and process. Its practice areas include contracts management; compliance; legal analytics; and litigation and investigations. The company was founded by Ganesh Natarajan, George Hefferan, and Rohan Dalal in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
BW Financial Services LLC
 BW Financial Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance BW Financial Services LLC (BW) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Brian Washkowiak and William Wolf in 2011. BW provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated investors and institutional investors. | Chief Executive Officer | 2010-12-31 |
Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc.
 Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc. provides money transfer services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
E-Zassi, Inc.
 E-Zassi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services E-Zassi, Inc. provides management solution for internal and external crowdsourcing. It offers innovation management software, technology scouting, ideation collaboration software, robust innovation management flow, differentiators and competitive insight. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. | Director/Board Member | - |
SpiderOak, Inc.
 SpiderOak, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpiderOak, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-based data management software. Its products include One, Groups, Enterprise, Semaphor and Encryptr. The company was founded by Alan Fairless and Ethan Oberman in 2007 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of William Wolf
| Hamilton College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Chicago | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 21 |
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Liquidation World, Inc.
 Liquidation World, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Liquidation World, Inc. provides consumer merchandise liquidation services. The company solves asset recovery problems in a professional manner for the financial services industry, insurance companies, manufacturers, wholesalers and other organizations. It offers services which include the retail liquidation of consumer merchandise through 96 outlets across North America as well as store-closure sales management. The company was founded on December 4, 1986 and is headquartered in Brantford, Canada. | Retail Trade |
Talon Asset Management, Inc.
 Talon Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1994 by Terry Diamond and Alan Wilson, Talon Asset Management LLC is a registered investment advisor located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm also serves as an ERISA qualified manager. They offer a variety of investment vehicles and services, including: (1) individually managed equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolio accounts (2) hedge funds and (3) private equity/venture capital investment opportunities. Their clients include managing equity, fixed-income and balanced portfolios for individuals, retirement funds, foundations and family partnerships. They manage the Talon Sharpridge QO LLC and the Talon Opportunity Partners LP. | Finance |
PlayNetwork, Inc.
PlayNetwork, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services PlayNetwork, Inc. provides entertainment media creation and distribution services. It develops custom digital music systems and playback devices, and designs and installs sound systems. The firm offers branded entertainment campaigns, technology and innovation development, global music and content licensing, original video and motion graphics, social media activation, and advertising networks. The company was founded by Gordon Robell, Debi Tiner, Kevin J. Robell and Adam B. Brotman in 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA. | Technology Services |
Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc.
Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Schwab Compliance Technologies, Inc. provides on-demand compliance software automation tools for the financial services industry. It enables organizations to reduce their regulatory compliance spend by automating labor intensive tasks. The firm's solutions includes personal trading, affirmations and disclosures, gifts & entertainment, and case management. The company was founded by Laurence J. Goldfarb in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
E-Zassi, Inc.
E-Zassi, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services E-Zassi, Inc. provides management solution for internal and external crowdsourcing. It offers innovation management software, technology scouting, ideation collaboration software, robust innovation management flow, differentiators and competitive insight. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. | Technology Services |
Highground Enterprise Solutions, Inc.
 Highground Enterprise Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Highground Enterprise Solutions, Inc. develops human resource solution software. It offers real time performance management, employee recognition and rewards, and pulse surveys and polls. The company was founded by Vipon Sandhir in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Wellright, Inc.
 Wellright, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Wellright, Inc. provides wellness programs. It offers health risk assessment, group challenges, personal challenges, life coaching, claims data analysis, biometrics, reporting, university, and rewards engine. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc.
Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Pangea Universal Holdings, Inc. provides money transfer services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
William Blair & Co. LLC
 William Blair & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients. | Finance |
AnswersMedia, Inc.
AnswersMedia, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AnswersMedia, Inc. operates as a fully integrated production studio. It specializes in creative content for broadcast and the web. The firm integrates film and video, design, animation and digital expertise. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Consumer Services |
Lifespan Brands LLC
 Lifespan Brands LLC Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Lifespan Brands LLC manufactures and distributes motion lamps. It offers glitter lamps, party lights, and accessories and bulbs. The firm also offers products online and through resellers in the U.S. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Elk Grove Village, IL. | Producer Manufacturing |
Crown Golf Properties LP
Crown Golf Properties LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Part of Henry Crown & Co., Crown Golf Properties LP operates golf clubs. The company is based in Glenview, IL. The company was founded by William Elmer Wolf. William Elmer Wolf has been the CEO since incorporation. | Consumer Services |
Chicago Child Care Society
 Chicago Child Care Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago Child Care Society provides innovative, community-based education and social service programs that address the current and emerging needs of vulnerable children and their families. Chicago Child Care Society has been serving children and families since 1849, Located in Hyde Park, CCCS is the oldest existing child welfare agency in the state of Illinois. | Consumer Services |
Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois)
Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Mindcrest, Inc. (Illinois) engages in the provision of legal solutions by integrating technology and process. Its practice areas include contracts management; compliance; legal analytics; and litigation and investigations. The company was founded by Ganesh Natarajan, George Hefferan, and Rohan Dalal in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
SpiderOak, Inc.
SpiderOak, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpiderOak, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-based data management software. Its products include One, Groups, Enterprise, Semaphor and Encryptr. The company was founded by Alan Fairless and Ethan Oberman in 2007 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL. | Technology Services |
BW Financial Services LLC
BW Financial Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance BW Financial Services LLC (BW) is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Brian Washkowiak and William Wolf in 2011. BW provides investment advisory services to pooled investment vehicles intended for sophisticated investors and institutional investors. | Finance |
Forevercar Holdings, Inc.
 Forevercar Holdings, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Forevercar Holdings, Inc. operates as an online car service contract platform. It enables consumers to purchase extended vehicle service contracts directly. The company was founded by Dave Forman, Mark Hodes and Russ Carpel in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
Red Rock Insurance Services Ltd.
 Red Rock Insurance Services Ltd. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Red Rock Insurance Services Ltd. operates as a Lloyd's Managing General Agent (MGA) that underwrites Trade Credit, Political Risk, and Terrorism Insurance products. Its products include trade credit, political risk and terrorism insurance. The company is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Finance |
Method Capital LLC
 Method Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Method Capital LLC (Method Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
BW Financial Services (Private Equity)
 BW Financial Services (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance BW Financial Services (BW Financial Services) is a private equity subsidiary of BW Financial Services LLC founded in 2000. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Finance |
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