Julia Collins
Founder at PlanetFWD, Inc.
Profile
Julia Collins is the founder of Moonshot Snacks (2019), Zume Inc. (2015), and PlanetFWD Inc. (2019) where she held the titles of Director (2015-2018) and Chief Executive Officer & Director (2019-present).
She is currently an Advisor at Parade Ventures Management LLC and Jane VC LLC.
Ms. Collins's former positions include Director (2012-2014) at Murray's Cheese LLC, Manager (2001-2007) at Guardsmark LLC, Analyst (2009-2010) at USHG LLC, Managing Partner (2010-2012) at Mexicue Holdings LLC, and Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (2014-2015) at Harlem Jazz Enterprises LLC.
Ms. Collins received her undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 2002 and her MBA from Stanford University in 2009.
Julia Collins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
PlanetFWD, Inc.
 PlanetFWD, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Planet FWD provides climate-friendly food products to the market. The firm manufactures climate-focused snack brands, sourced from regenerative ingredients to reduce carbon emissions in the food system and promote carbon-capturing farming practices. The company was founded by Julia Collins in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | 01/01/2019 |
Jane VC LLC
 Jane VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jane VC LLC (January Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Jennifer Keiser Neundorfer and Maren Thomas Bannon. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Moonshot Snacks
 Moonshot Snacks Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Patagonia Provisions, Inc., Moonshot Snacks is an American company that retails delicious snacks. The company was founded by Julia Collins. Moonshot Snacks was acquired by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. from PlanetFWD, Inc. on March 07, 2023. | Founder | 01/01/2019 |
Parade Ventures Management LLC
 Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Julia Collins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Zume, Inc.
 Zume, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Zume, Inc. engages in the provision of pizza delivery platform. The company was founded by Julia Collins and Alex Garden in 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | 01/11/2018 |
| Harlem Jazz Enterprises LLC | Chief Operating Officer | 30/08/2015 |
Murray's Cheese LLC
 Murray's Cheese LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Murrays Cheese owns and operates specialty cheese and meat shops. It offers wide selection of cheese products and meat such as pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, boar, and goose and other specialty foods. The company was founded by Murray Greenberg in 1940 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Private Equity Investor | 31/05/2014 |
Mexicue Holdings LLC
 Mexicue Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mexicue Holdings LLC is a Mexican BBQ restaurant chain that started as a food truck and now has locations in New York City, Washington DC, and Stamford, CT. The American company specializes in tacos and tequila, using traditional Mexican cooking techniques with a modern twist. Mexicue was founded in 2011 by Thomas Kelly and Dave Schillace. | Private Equity Investor | 30/12/2012 |
USHG LLC
 USHG LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services USHG LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants and cafes. The firm is a restaurant development group with a controlling interest in the Shake Shack quick-service restaurant franchise, eight fine dining restaurants, concessions in stadiums and other public spaces, a catering company, and a hospitality consultancy. The company was founded by Daniel Harris Meyer in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 30/11/2010 |
Training of Julia Collins
| Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford University | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Guardsmark LLC
 Guardsmark LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Guardsmark LLC provides security services. Its offers security, investigation and screening, facility consulting, and executive protection services. The company was founded by Ira A. Lipman on November 13, 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
USHG LLC
USHG LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services USHG LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants and cafes. The firm is a restaurant development group with a controlling interest in the Shake Shack quick-service restaurant franchise, eight fine dining restaurants, concessions in stadiums and other public spaces, a catering company, and a hospitality consultancy. The company was founded by Daniel Harris Meyer in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Zume, Inc.
Zume, Inc. Pulp & PaperProcess Industries Zume, Inc. engages in the provision of pizza delivery platform. The company was founded by Julia Collins and Alex Garden in 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Process Industries |
Murray's Cheese LLC
Murray's Cheese LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Murrays Cheese owns and operates specialty cheese and meat shops. It offers wide selection of cheese products and meat such as pork, beef, chicken, duck, lamb, boar, and goose and other specialty foods. The company was founded by Murray Greenberg in 1940 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Distribution Services |
Parade Ventures Management LLC
Parade Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Parade Ventures Management LLC (Parade Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Shawn Merani. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California. | Finance |
Mexicue Holdings LLC
Mexicue Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mexicue Holdings LLC is a Mexican BBQ restaurant chain that started as a food truck and now has locations in New York City, Washington DC, and Stamford, CT. The American company specializes in tacos and tequila, using traditional Mexican cooking techniques with a modern twist. Mexicue was founded in 2011 by Thomas Kelly and Dave Schillace. | Consumer Services |
Jane VC LLC
Jane VC LLC Investment ManagersFinance Jane VC LLC (January Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Jennifer Keiser Neundorfer and Maren Thomas Bannon. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Finance |
PlanetFWD, Inc.
PlanetFWD, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Planet FWD provides climate-friendly food products to the market. The firm manufactures climate-focused snack brands, sourced from regenerative ingredients to reduce carbon emissions in the food system and promote carbon-capturing farming practices. The company was founded by Julia Collins in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
| Harlem Jazz Enterprises LLC | |
Moonshot Snacks
Moonshot Snacks Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Patagonia Provisions, Inc., Moonshot Snacks is an American company that retails delicious snacks. The company was founded by Julia Collins. Moonshot Snacks was acquired by Patagonia Provisions, Inc. from PlanetFWD, Inc. on March 07, 2023. | Retail Trade |
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