JG
Joel Ginsparg
Mentor at Founder Institute
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Overview
Joel Ginsparg is a Strategic Advisor with a strong background in start-ups, mergers & acquisitions, and venture capital. He currently serves as the Managing Partner at Firelight Partners and has held executive roles at companies like SHEEX, Inc. and PlaydayTV, Inc., showcasing a track record of successful leadership and strategic decision-making in the small to mid-market business sector.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
2009 - Current
Firelight Partners provides strategic consulting and investment banking services.
Mentor
2022
Chief Performance Officer / Chief Financial Officer
2009 - 2015
SHEEX provides solutions for a more comfortable sleep environment through breathable, moisture-wicking technical fabrics.
Raised $2,465,910.00.
President and Chief Executive Officer
2007 - 2009
Vice President and General Manager
2002 - 2007
SeaChange International, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets digital video systems worldwide. The company operates in three segments:
Raised $29,100,000.00 from Comcast Ventures.
Principal
2001 - 2002
President
1999 - 2001
Senior Vice President - Technology and Operations
1995 - 1998
Senior Vice President & General Manager - Multimedia Business
1991 - 1995