Thomas Kalinske
Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez Human Capital Education Corp.
Profil
Tom Kalinske is a Venture Partner.
He was the Chairman of Global Education Learning, a start-up dedicated to helping young children in China learn various subjects, and headed the Audit Committee at Cambium Learning Group.
He also serves on the boards of Stitched Insights, Adjunct Professor Link, Teach the World Foundation, and the University of Wisconsin School of Business.
He was previously CEO and/or Chairman of LeapFrog at different times starting in 1997, helping LeapFrog grow from a start-up specialty toy company to the largest educational toy company in the world.
Tom has had a long career in the toy and game industry, as well as in educational toys and activities.
He has held leadership roles at Mattel, Sega of America, Universal Matchbox Group and LeapFrog, among others.
The 2014 book, Console Wars, chronicled Tom’s strategies and fight against Nintendo.
It has been made into a documentary film, released on CBS Prime , as well as Paramount Prime and became the 3rd most watched film on Paramount prime.
Tom was inducted into the International Video Game Hall of fame in March 2022.
Tom joined Knowledge Universe (KU) at its founding in 1996 as its President and on its Board of Directors.
From 1990 to 1996, Tom was president and CEO of Sega of America, Inc. From 1987 to 1990, Tom was President and CEO of Universal Matchbox Group.
Previously, Tom was President and co-CEO of Mattel, where he worked on Barbie & Hot Wheels in addition to other business lines.
He was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame in 1997, joining the founders of Mattel, Hasbro, Lego, Walt Disney, George Lucas, Jim Henson and others.
Tom is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.
He served in the U.S.
Army.
He earned an MBA from the University of Arizona, and attended the Harvard Business School’s Strategic Management Program.
He is married with six children.
Postes actifs de Thomas Kalinske
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
Human Capital Education Corp.
 Human Capital Education Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Human Capital Education Corp. develops and publishes educational content on-line. It empowers educators to help students connect what they learn in class to the world outside. The company provides teaching and learning methodologies to the schools and colleges. Human Capital Education is headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Gazillion, Inc.
 Gazillion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gazillion, Inc. develops and publishes free-to-play online games. The firm operates massively multiplayer online games and services for wide audiences. The company was founded by Robert Hutter, Bhavin Shah, and John Romero in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
| Wisconsin Center for Educational Products & Services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Alsop Louie Management LLC
 Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Management LLC (Alsop Louie Partners ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Gilman Louie and Stewart Alsop. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 01/06/2010 |
Anciens postes connus de Thomas Kalinske
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
Osprey Ventures Investors
 Osprey Ventures Investors Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Osprey Ventures Investors is a venture capital firm located in Palo Alto, California. | Private Equity Investor | 14/01/2011 |
| LEAPFROG ENTERPRISES, INC. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/04/2016 |
Blackboard, Inc.
 Blackboard, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 04/10/2011 |
cFares, Inc.
 cFares, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services cFares, Inc. provided online travel information services. Its air-travel search engine enabled customers to search websites and multiple carriers such as discount carriers and wholesalers. The company was founded by Vajid Jafri in February 2005 and was headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | President | 01/05/2008 |
Leapfrog
 Leapfrog Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Knowledge Universe II LLC, Leapfrog is a leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage their curiosity and love of learning. The private company is based in Burlingame, CA. For over 25 years, Leapfrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through award-winning products that combine educational expertise, innovative technology, and engaging play. Leapfrog's proprietary learning tablets, developmental games, and interactive learning toys are designed to create personalized experiences that encourage, excite, and build confidence in children. Leapfrog is a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited and was founded in 1995 by Suzanne F. Delbanco. | President | 01/06/2006 |
Formation de Thomas Kalinske
| University of Wisconsin | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Arizona | Masters Business Admin |
| University of Wisconsin School of Human Ecology | Undergraduate Degree |
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 1 |
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| MATTEL, INC. | Consumer Durables |
| Entreprise privées | 28 |
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Blackboard, Inc.
Blackboard, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.
 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. designs, develops and markets innovative technology-based learning platforms and related proprietary content for children. The firm develops a number of learning platforms, including the LeapPad family of learning tablets, the Leapster family of handheld learning game systems and the LeapReader reading systems, which facilitate learning experiences provided by content libraries, available in cartridge, print and digital format. The company was founded by Michael C. Wood and Robert W. Lally in 1995 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Knowledge Universe, Inc.
 Knowledge Universe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Knowledge Universe, Inc. provides online information and consulting services. It invests in companies such as internet-oriented education, day care & childhood learning, and B2B companies. The company has offices in Menlo Park and Los Angeles. Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA | Technology Services |
Gazillion, Inc.
Gazillion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gazillion, Inc. develops and publishes free-to-play online games. The firm operates massively multiplayer online games and services for wide audiences. The company was founded by Robert Hutter, Bhavin Shah, and John Romero in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA. | Technology Services |
Aerielle Technologies, Inc.
 Aerielle Technologies, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Aerielle Technologies, Inc. provides wireless audio technology. It offers StreamBase, a solution for wireless home entertainment needs that allows the client to create a multi-room audio environment; Stream XR to broadcast audio wirelessly from computer to portable speaker system and stream music. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Communications |
Human Capital Education Corp.
Human Capital Education Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Human Capital Education Corp. develops and publishes educational content on-line. It empowers educators to help students connect what they learn in class to the world outside. The company provides teaching and learning methodologies to the schools and colleges. Human Capital Education is headquartered in Cambridge, MA | Commercial Services |
Osprey Ventures Investors
Osprey Ventures Investors Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1999, Osprey Ventures Investors is a venture capital firm located in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Spring Group Ltd.
 Spring Group Ltd. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Spring Group Ltd. provides recruitment and staffing services. It offers general staffing, professional staffing and workforce management services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Leapfrog
Leapfrog Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Knowledge Universe II LLC, Leapfrog is a leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage their curiosity and love of learning. The private company is based in Burlingame, CA. For over 25 years, Leapfrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through award-winning products that combine educational expertise, innovative technology, and engaging play. Leapfrog's proprietary learning tablets, developmental games, and interactive learning toys are designed to create personalized experiences that encourage, excite, and build confidence in children. Leapfrog is a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited and was founded in 1995 by Suzanne F. Delbanco. | Finance |
Universal Matchbox Group Ltd.
 Universal Matchbox Group Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Part of Mattel, Inc., Universal Matchbox Group Ltd. is a toy manufacturer that specializes in miniature cars and trucks. The private company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Universal Matchbox Group was acquired by Tyco Toys, Inc., part of Mattel, Inc. from March 27, 1997 on October 06, 1992 for $107.10 million. | Consumer Durables |
The RAND Corp.
 The RAND Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Commercial Services |
SEGA of America, Inc.
 SEGA of America, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SEGA of America, Inc. develops, publishes and distributes entertainment software products. It makes games for PCs, wireless devices, and consoles such as the Sony play station, Nintendo Game Cube and Microsoft Xbox. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Technology Services |
The Institure For Citizens & Scholars
 The Institure For Citizens & Scholars Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is a non-profit organization, which awards fellowships and grants. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ. | Commercial Services |
cFares, Inc.
cFares, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services cFares, Inc. provided online travel information services. Its air-travel search engine enabled customers to search websites and multiple carriers such as discount carriers and wholesalers. The company was founded by Vajid Jafri in February 2005 and was headquartered in Redwood City, CA. | Technology Services |
The Toy Association, Inc.
 The Toy Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Toy Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The Toy Association is based in New York, NY. The organization leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact of $102.40 billion. The Toy Association serves as the industry's voice on the developmental benefits of play and promotes play's positive impact on childhood development to consumers and media. The organization has a long history of leadership in toy safety, having helped develop the first comprehensive toy safety standard more than 40 years ago. Stephen J. Pasierb has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2015. | Commercial Services |
Zui.com, Inc.
 Zui.com, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Zui.com, Inc. offers online games. It provides online action, sports, puzzle and flash games. The firm sends weekly updates that inform about children activities through online for parents and teachers. The company was founded by Clifford T. Boro, Vidar Vignisson, Thomas C. Broadhead and William von Reis in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Alsop Louie Management LLC
Alsop Louie Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Alsop Louie Management LLC (Alsop Louie Partners ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by Gilman Louie and Stewart Alsop. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
Omnitura Therapeutics, Inc.
 Omnitura Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Omnitura Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the commercialization of Multifunctional Multitargeted pharmaceuticals for oncology, a new class of therapies that is design to address the fundamentally complex and heterogeneous nature of cancer. The firm's product Aneustat, is a non-toxic, orally delivered, multivalent I-O drug candidate design to intercept, treat, and prevent cancer. The company was founded by James Dao and Jeffrey Dao in 2001 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Health Technology |
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
 Cambium Learning Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cambium Learning Group, Inc. engages in the provision of educational solutions and services. It operates through the following business segments: Learning A-Z, Voyager Sopris Learning, and ExploreLearning. The Learning A-Z segment offers technology-enabled learning resources for PreK-6 education. The Voyager Sopris Learning segment provides technology, materials, and professional development for educators. The ExploreLearning segment develops STEM-based curriculum tools in the field of math and science. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Commercial Services |
Moonshoot, Inc.
 Moonshoot, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Moonshoot, Inc. provides online english language learning services. The company was founded by Koji Kato and Jay Jamison in 2007 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Commercial Services |
| The Matchbox, Inc. | |
Global Education Learning, Inc.
 Global Education Learning, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Education Learning, Inc. provides educational products and services. It influences and helps young Chinese children and provides the world's best educational products and services. The company was founded by Thomas J. Kalinske in 2012 and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Doodles Bookshop | |
| Wisconsin Center for Educational Products & Services | |
HireaProfessor LLC
 HireaProfessor LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HireaProfessor LLC provides an online resource that connects higher education professionals. It allows professional educators and expert instructors to post profiles, CVs, recommendations, evaluations, and videos who are wishing to be hired, as well as enables higher education institutions to search teachers by region, field or discipline, availability, certifications, salary requirements, and pedagogy. The company was founded by Kathleen Gibson in 2014 and is headquartered in Valparaiso, IN. | Commercial Services |
Integral Reality Labs, Inc.
 Integral Reality Labs, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Integral Reality Labs, Inc. provides design tools for game developers and publishers. Its products include MakePrintable, Hackatari and GamePrint. The company was founded by Baha Abunojaim and Muhannad Taslaq and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Teach The World Foundation
 Teach The World Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teach The World Foundation is an organization that aims to combat illiteracy in some of the poorest countries in the world through their microschools program. The private company is based in Washington and was founded by Muhammad Imran Sayeed. The American company also provides recommendations for homeschooling resources during COVID-19. | Commercial Services |
RatePig, Inc.
 RatePig, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services RatePig, Inc. operates as an SaaS (software as a service) firm. Its platform specializes in machine learning, innovation, computational psychology, consumer insights, experience, linguistic demographics, and data science. The company was founded by Dmitriy Pavlov and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Technology Services |
