Profile
Jeff Ponders is the founder of Fido Labs, Inc. (2016) and Commune Angels (2020).
He is currently a Principal at Invest Detroit Ventures (since 2021).
Previously, he worked as a Vice President & Innovation Director at Leo Burnett Co., Inc. (2016-2018), a Stand In/Actor at Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. (2011), a Mobile Marketing Supervisor at Carlson Marketing Group, Inc. (2009-2010), and a Digital Strategist at GTB Agency LLC (2010-2011).
He also worked as a PR Intern at D L Media, Inc. (2002-2003).
Mr. Ponders received his undergraduate degree from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 2004.
Jeff Ponders active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Invest Detroit Ventures
 Invest Detroit Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Invest Detroit Ventures (Invest Detroit Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Invest Detroit founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. | Private Equity Investor | 01/04/2021 |
Commune Angels
 Commune Angels Investment ManagersFinance Commune Angels (Commune Angels) is an angel investment firm founded in 2020 by Dawn Batts, Terrence J.L. Reeves, Jeff Ponders II, Marlo Rencher and Darren R. Riley. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. | Founder | 01/08/2020 |
Former positions of Jeff Ponders
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
 Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Leo Burnett Co., Inc. provides advertising services. It offers planning, creation, and management of advertising campaigns. The firm provides promotions, direct marketing services, multimedia and interactive marketing development. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | President | 01/01/2018 |
Fido Labs, Inc.
 Fido Labs, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Fido Labs, Inc. provides artificial intelligence. The company was founded by Tomek Klas, Gniewosz Leliwa, Grzegorz Rutkiewicz and Michal Wroczynski and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Founder | 01/05/2017 |
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
 Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. produces movies and television shows. Its global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2011 |
GTB Agency LLC
 GTB Agency LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services GTB Agency LLC provides communications services on a national, multinational and global basis. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2011 |
Carlson Marketing Group, Inc.
 Carlson Marketing Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Carlson Marketing Group, Inc. provides marketing services. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2010 |
Training of Jeff Ponders
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Fido Labs, Inc.
Fido Labs, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Fido Labs, Inc. provides artificial intelligence. The company was founded by Tomek Klas, Gniewosz Leliwa, Grzegorz Rutkiewicz and Michal Wroczynski and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Leo Burnett Co., Inc. provides advertising services. It offers planning, creation, and management of advertising campaigns. The firm provides promotions, direct marketing services, multimedia and interactive marketing development. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Services |
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. produces movies and television shows. Its global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services and technologies. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA. | Consumer Services |
Carlson Marketing Group, Inc.
Carlson Marketing Group, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Carlson Marketing Group, Inc. provides marketing services. The company was founded in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Commercial Services |
Invest Detroit Ventures
Invest Detroit Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Invest Detroit Ventures (Invest Detroit Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Invest Detroit founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. | Finance |
GTB Agency LLC
GTB Agency LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services GTB Agency LLC provides communications services on a national, multinational and global basis. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Dearborn, MI. | Commercial Services |
D L Media, Inc.
 D L Media, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services D L Media, Inc. provides advertising services, media buying, and develops websites and mobile applications. | Commercial Services |
Commune Angels
Commune Angels Investment ManagersFinance Commune Angels (Commune Angels) is an angel investment firm founded in 2020 by Dawn Batts, Terrence J.L. Reeves, Jeff Ponders II, Marlo Rencher and Darren R. Riley. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. | Finance |
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