Jim Ford
Director of Blockchain and Cybersecurity at Cyrannus- Claim this Profile
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Zack Martin
To whom it may concern, I’m very pleased and privileged to be able to provide this recommendation for Jim Ford. I have had the pleasure to work for and with Jim for the past two and a half years at Simplicity Virtual. Jim has been not only an excellent leader but an excellent Co-worker. In the time I have known Jim he has not only strived to succeed in and out of the office but to share as much knowledge about purchasing and business with his team members.
Zack Martin
To whom it may concern, I’m very pleased and privileged to be able to provide this recommendation for Jim Ford. I have had the pleasure to work for and with Jim for the past two and a half years at Simplicity Virtual. Jim has been not only an excellent leader but an excellent Co-worker. In the time I have known Jim he has not only strived to succeed in and out of the office but to share as much knowledge about purchasing and business with his team members.
Zack Martin
To whom it may concern, I’m very pleased and privileged to be able to provide this recommendation for Jim Ford. I have had the pleasure to work for and with Jim for the past two and a half years at Simplicity Virtual. Jim has been not only an excellent leader but an excellent Co-worker. In the time I have known Jim he has not only strived to succeed in and out of the office but to share as much knowledge about purchasing and business with his team members.
Zack Martin
To whom it may concern, I’m very pleased and privileged to be able to provide this recommendation for Jim Ford. I have had the pleasure to work for and with Jim for the past two and a half years at Simplicity Virtual. Jim has been not only an excellent leader but an excellent Co-worker. In the time I have known Jim he has not only strived to succeed in and out of the office but to share as much knowledge about purchasing and business with his team members.
Experience
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Cyrannus
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Blockchain and Cybersecurity
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Sep 2023 - Present
Cyrannus is a stakeholder value network that optimizes value in the investment ecosystem and an intelligent platform that allows founders to get funded now. We, at Cyrannus, truly believe in empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. Cyrannus is a stakeholder value network that optimizes value in the investment ecosystem and an intelligent platform that allows founders to get funded now. We, at Cyrannus, truly believe in empowering entrepreneurs and fostering innovation.
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Andvari Studio
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jan 2023 - Present
Bespoke digital experiences powered by AI. Bespoke digital experiences powered by AI.
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Kobol Fund
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United States
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Financial Services
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Entrepreneur In Residence
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Oct 2021 - Sep 2023
Kobol Fund is a private pre-seed investment firm that started in January 2022. Our key investment strategy is a developed downstream funding pipeline, access to top deals, and efficient and knowledgeable due diligence. Kobol Fund is a private pre-seed investment firm that started in January 2022. Our key investment strategy is a developed downstream funding pipeline, access to top deals, and efficient and knowledgeable due diligence.
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Portfolio Analyst
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Oct 2021 - Feb 2023
Tauron is a risk-managed investment strategy that takes advantage of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT ecosystems that provide exposure to the total return of holding the underlying digital assets. We are built to be dynamic and to capitalize on the ongoing innovation taking place within the decentralized finance and digital asset ecosystem. The investment objective of Tauron is to earn a long-term positive rate of return on its capital through long exposure to digital assets. Tauron is a risk-managed investment strategy that takes advantage of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT ecosystems that provide exposure to the total return of holding the underlying digital assets. We are built to be dynamic and to capitalize on the ongoing innovation taking place within the decentralized finance and digital asset ecosystem. The investment objective of Tauron is to earn a long-term positive rate of return on its capital through long exposure to digital assets.
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OcuDoc, Inc
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Manager
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Jan 2021 - Sep 2021
Project Manager for OcuDoc focused on the commercial launch of the app. Ocudoc uses algorithmic and machine learning models, to provide telerefractive data to patients remotely, under the supervision of optometrists. Project Manager for OcuDoc focused on the commercial launch of the app. Ocudoc uses algorithmic and machine learning models, to provide telerefractive data to patients remotely, under the supervision of optometrists.
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Simplicity Virtual LLP
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO
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Mar 2016 - Dec 2020
We are a performance private cloud based, Cyber Security company specializing in the industry 4.0 space. Our specialties are Infrastructure as a Service, Cyber Security, Palo-Alto deployment, Block Chain, and Crypto Currency consulting. We are a performance private cloud based, Cyber Security company specializing in the industry 4.0 space. Our specialties are Infrastructure as a Service, Cyber Security, Palo-Alto deployment, Block Chain, and Crypto Currency consulting.
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Technical Advisor
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Sep 2016 - 2018
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Honda R&D Americas, LLC
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator Prototype Management Department
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2016
Works daily with SAP Provides delivery dates per build schedule and negotiates cost of prototype parts. Has worked with over 75 suppliers. Acts as a liaison between Engineering Staff and Suppliers Analysis of Bill of Material to ensure delivery of complete assemblies Materials: safety glass, plastic, fabric, and rubber. Works daily with SAP Provides delivery dates per build schedule and negotiates cost of prototype parts. Has worked with over 75 suppliers. Acts as a liaison between Engineering Staff and Suppliers Analysis of Bill of Material to ensure delivery of complete assemblies Materials: safety glass, plastic, fabric, and rubber.
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Interscope Manufacturing
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Middletown, OH
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Product Expeditor
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2012 - Jan 2014
Operations: Responsible for testing standards (ISO 9001, ASTM, and ANSI) Workflow management of a 14 man team completing parts,for oil and natural gas exploration. Assisted in developing the company’s inventory management for Asset Recovery. Developed procedures assuring traceability and accuracy of products. Managed a network of shipping brokers to expedite 20-35 shipments daily. Purchasing: Machining Services:… Show more Operations: Responsible for testing standards (ISO 9001, ASTM, and ANSI) Workflow management of a 14 man team completing parts,for oil and natural gas exploration. Assisted in developing the company’s inventory management for Asset Recovery. Developed procedures assuring traceability and accuracy of products. Managed a network of shipping brokers to expedite 20-35 shipments daily. Purchasing: Machining Services: Lathe, Mill, Deep-hole drilling, Wire EDM, and Water Jet operations. Metal Finishing: Zinc Phosphate, Nickel, and Fluoropolymer coatings. Materials: Steel alloys for energy and natural gas, industrial automation components (Allen-Bradley drives, motors etc...) Familiar with ISO and ASTM standards Show less Operations: Responsible for testing standards (ISO 9001, ASTM, and ANSI) Workflow management of a 14 man team completing parts,for oil and natural gas exploration. Assisted in developing the company’s inventory management for Asset Recovery. Developed procedures assuring traceability and accuracy of products. Managed a network of shipping brokers to expedite 20-35 shipments daily. Purchasing: Machining Services:… Show more Operations: Responsible for testing standards (ISO 9001, ASTM, and ANSI) Workflow management of a 14 man team completing parts,for oil and natural gas exploration. Assisted in developing the company’s inventory management for Asset Recovery. Developed procedures assuring traceability and accuracy of products. Managed a network of shipping brokers to expedite 20-35 shipments daily. Purchasing: Machining Services: Lathe, Mill, Deep-hole drilling, Wire EDM, and Water Jet operations. Metal Finishing: Zinc Phosphate, Nickel, and Fluoropolymer coatings. Materials: Steel alloys for energy and natural gas, industrial automation components (Allen-Bradley drives, motors etc...) Familiar with ISO and ASTM standards Show less
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