J. Farris
Founder chez D-Wave Systems, Inc.
Profil
J.
Haig deB Farris is the founder of Ventures West Management, Inc. (1968), Zymeworks BC, Inc. (2003), and D-Wave Systems, Inc. (1999).
He currently holds the position of Director at Creatus Biosciences, Inc. and President at Fractal Capital Corp.
(since 1990).
Dr. Farris received his undergraduate degree from the University of British Columbia in 1960 and his graduate degree from The University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1963.
Postes actifs de J. Farris
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
D-Wave Systems, Inc.
 D-Wave Systems, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology D-Wave Systems, Inc. designs and develops quantum computer systems. The firm designs and produces quantum computing systems, customer support, site preparation, installation and other related services. The company was founded by Eric Ladizinsky and Geordie Rose in 1999 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Founder | 01/01/1999 |
Fractal Capital Corp.
 Fractal Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Fractal Capital Corp. provides investment services. It is an angel and seed stage venture investment company that finances technology start-ups and resource service technology companies. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | President | 01/01/1990 |
Creatus Biosciences, Inc.
 Creatus Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creatus Biosciences, Inc. operates as an industrial biotechnology company specializing in yeast genetic design and development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Anciens postes connus de J. Farris
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Lat49 Media, Inc.
 Lat49 Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Lat49 is a fast-growing location-focused advertising platform, with partner websites and mobile applications delivering Real Estate, Travel, Health & Fitness, News, Weather and Traffic information. Lat49 provides local and brand advertisers with an interactive medium for delivering geo-targeted display ads to a large and actively engaged user community, based on Lat49's Location Logic ad selection and delivery technology. For mobile and web developers, Lat49 transforms online maps, location-centric websites and mobile applications from cost centers into revenue-generating properties. | Director/Board Member | 11/11/2011 |
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences
 The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences operates as mathematical sciences research company. The firm funds collaborative research groups, post-doctoral fellowships and individual events on a competitive basis. The company was founded by Nassif Ghoussoub in 1996 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada
 Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada General GovernmentGovernment Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada operates as a funding agency for university based research and student training in natural sciences and engineering. The company was founded on May 1, 1978 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
University of British Columbia Alumni Association
 University of British Columbia Alumni Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services University of British Columbia Alumni Association links alumni with the university. It also supports the mission and activities of the university. The organization also creates and operates fund raising, banquets, receptions, and other social events. The company was founded on May 4, 1917 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Vancouver Opera Association
 Vancouver Opera Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Vancouver Opera Association operates as a performing arts organization. It strives to be the destination performing arts organization that entertains, stimulates and enriches British Columbians, driven by programming that redefines ''opera'' and revolutionizes its accessibility and community value. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | - |
Formation de J. Farris
| University of British Columbia | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of Pennsylvania Law School | Graduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 16 |
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Navarik Corp.
 Navarik Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Navarik Corp. provides physical operations software and data services for the commodity trading industry. Its solutions include inspection, vetting and VEF. The firm's services encompass software and data services to commodity traders of crude oil, refined products and dry bulk. The software services standardize the process of managing the inspection of bulk commodities exchanged between trading companies. The data services aggregate the inspection data across all trading companies. Navarik was founded by Martin G. Ertl, Don Hitchen and William F. Dobie in 2000 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Zymeworks BC, Inc.
 Zymeworks BC, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Zymeworks BC, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company engaged in the discovery, development, and commercialization of biotherapeutics. Its product, ZW25 and ZW49, are a bispecific antibody that cans two non-overlapping epitopes. The company was founded by Anthony Fejes, J. Haig deB Farris, Nick Bedford, Ali Tehrani and Andrew S. Wright on September 8, 2003 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Health Technology |
Ventures West Management, Inc.
 Ventures West Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Ventures West Management, Inc. is venture capital firm headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with additional offices in Toronto, Montréal and Kanata, Ontario | Finance |
D-Wave Systems, Inc.
D-Wave Systems, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology D-Wave Systems, Inc. designs and develops quantum computer systems. The firm designs and produces quantum computing systems, customer support, site preparation, installation and other related services. The company was founded by Eric Ladizinsky and Geordie Rose in 1999 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Electronic Technology |
Bycast, Inc.
 Bycast, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Bycast, Inc. provided software solutions to protect data and simplify the management of massive fixed-content storage systems. The company was founded by David Slik in 2000 and was headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
IDELIX Software, Inc.
 IDELIX Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IDELIX Software, Inc. provides online advertising network solutions. It serves advertisers, web site publishers and users. The company was founded by David J. Baar in 1996 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Vancouver Opera Association
Vancouver Opera Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Vancouver Opera Association operates as a performing arts organization. It strives to be the destination performing arts organization that entertains, stimulates and enriches British Columbians, driven by programming that redefines ''opera'' and revolutionizes its accessibility and community value. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Services |
Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada
Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada General GovernmentGovernment Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada operates as a funding agency for university based research and student training in natural sciences and engineering. The company was founded on May 1, 1978 and is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada. | Government |
| Science World British Columbia | |
| Vancouver Foundation | Miscellaneous |
Fractal Capital Corp.
Fractal Capital Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Fractal Capital Corp. provides investment services. It is an angel and seed stage venture investment company that finances technology start-ups and resource service technology companies. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Finance |
Partnerpedia Solutions, Inc.
 Partnerpedia Solutions, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Partnerpedia Solutions, Inc. provides online partner community solutions to enterprise customers. It helps companies market their products and services, empower existing channels, find and recruit new partners, and collaborate on joint projects.The company was founded by Geoff Mair in 1996 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Technology Services |
Lat49 Media, Inc.
Lat49 Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Lat49 is a fast-growing location-focused advertising platform, with partner websites and mobile applications delivering Real Estate, Travel, Health & Fitness, News, Weather and Traffic information. Lat49 provides local and brand advertisers with an interactive medium for delivering geo-targeted display ads to a large and actively engaged user community, based on Lat49's Location Logic ad selection and delivery technology. For mobile and web developers, Lat49 transforms online maps, location-centric websites and mobile applications from cost centers into revenue-generating properties. | Commercial Services |
University of British Columbia Alumni Association
University of British Columbia Alumni Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services University of British Columbia Alumni Association links alumni with the university. It also supports the mission and activities of the university. The organization also creates and operates fund raising, banquets, receptions, and other social events. The company was founded on May 4, 1917 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences
The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences operates as mathematical sciences research company. The firm funds collaborative research groups, post-doctoral fellowships and individual events on a competitive basis. The company was founded by Nassif Ghoussoub in 1996 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
Creatus Biosciences, Inc.
Creatus Biosciences, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creatus Biosciences, Inc. operates as an industrial biotechnology company specializing in yeast genetic design and development. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Commercial Services |
