JB Lyon
Founder at Mount Independence Investments LLC
Profile
J.B.
Lyon is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Rebuild Congress Initiative and Founder of Mt.
Independence Investments.
Previously, J.B.
helped to create and manage two private equity firms: ZBI Ventures and Vision Media Investors, which focused investments in energy and media, respectively.
Prior to this, he was Vice President of Business Development for Staples, Inc. and Vice President of Operations for Staples Business Delivery unit.
During his eight year tenure at Staples, J.B.
led the launch of the Staples.com site, for which he wrote the business plan, led the development of the site, and served in marketing and operations positions.
Before joining Staples, J.B.
co-founded and managed Uncle Dave’s Kitchen, a nationally distributed, all-natural pasta sauce and condiment packaged foods company.
Earlier, he spearheaded the use of satellite technology in the 1988 presidential election.
J.B.
also served as Assistant to the President of New World Entertainment, the production company that produced The Wonder Years.
During high school, J.B.
led his first entrepreneurial venture when he created a company with his father that became the first licensee of Pac-Man paraphernalia.
J.B graduated with honors with a MBA from Harvard Business School and received a BA from Tufts University.
JB Lyon active positions
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Mount Independence Investments LLC
Mount Independence Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mount Independence Investments LLC (Mt Independence) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by JB Lyon. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. | Founder | 01/04/2012 |
Former positions of JB Lyon
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Ziff Brothers Investments LLC
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Ziff Brothers Investments LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is the primary investment vehicle of the Ziff family, founders of Ziff-Davis Publishing. | Private Equity Investor | 01/03/2012 |
Vision Media Management & Fulfillment, LLC
Vision Media Management & Fulfillment, LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Vision Media Management & Fulfillment LLC engages in the provision of fulfillment services and technology solutions to entertainment and consumer products clients. It offers technology tools as well as first-rate physical fulfillment, warehousing, and E-commerce solutions. The company was founded by Michael A. Alvarez Jr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA. | Private Equity Investor | 01/02/2007 |
STAPLES, INC. | Private Equity Investor | 01/01/2004 |
Training of JB Lyon
Tufts University | Undergraduate Degree |
Harvard Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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Private companies | 4 |
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Staples, Inc.
Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC
Ziff Brothers Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Ziff Brothers Investments LLC is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. The firm is the primary investment vehicle of the Ziff family, founders of Ziff-Davis Publishing. | Finance |
Vision Media Management & Fulfillment, LLC
Vision Media Management & Fulfillment, LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Vision Media Management & Fulfillment LLC engages in the provision of fulfillment services and technology solutions to entertainment and consumer products clients. It offers technology tools as well as first-rate physical fulfillment, warehousing, and E-commerce solutions. The company was founded by Michael A. Alvarez Jr. in 1985 and is headquartered in Valencia, CA. | Technology Services |
Mount Independence Investments LLC
Mount Independence Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mount Independence Investments LLC (Mt Independence) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by JB Lyon. The firm is headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts. | Finance |
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