Thomas Taira
Corporate Officer/Principal at CARVANA CO.
Net worth: 14 M $ as of 30/04/2024
Profile
Thomas Taira was the founder of Zag.com, Inc. (founded in 2005) where he held the title of Chief Strategy Officer from 2010 to 2011.
He was also the founder of TrueCar, Inc. (founded in 2005) where he held the title of Chief Product Officer & Executive Vice President from 2009 to 2018.
Mr. Taira is also the founder of Honk LLC.
Mr. Taira's current job is as the President-Special Projects at Carvana Co.Mr. Taira's former jobs include being a Strategy Director & Client Service Partner at Proxicom, Inc., a Strategy Director at Build-To-Order, Inc., and a Manager-eBusiness Strategy at Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.Mr. Taira's education history includes an undergraduate degree from the University of California, Irvine and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CARVANA CO. CLASS A
0.16% | 02/05/2024 | 186,926 ( 0.16% ) | 14 M $ | 30/04/2024 |
Thomas Taira active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CARVANA CO. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Thomas Taira
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| TRUECAR, INC. | Founder | 01/01/2018 |
Honk LLC
 Honk LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Honk LLC operates as an automotive social media company. It provides search tools, feedback, vehicle reviews and recommendations, and various models. The company was founded by Thomas Taira and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Founder | - |
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
 Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. engages in the sale, distribution and market of motor vehicle parts and accessories. It vehicles include SUVs trucks, cars, crossovers, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids, hybrid cars, hybrid SUVs, concept vehicles, TRD Pro series, and nightshade series. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Build-To-Order, Inc.
 Build-To-Order, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Build-To-Order, Inc. is a private company that designs and builds virtual cars. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Robert E. Buce, Scott Edward Painter, William Santana Li. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Proxicom, Inc.
 Proxicom, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Proxicom, Inc. develops and markets web development software solutions. The firm offers software application development, system integration, information technology management, and strategic consulting services. The company was founded by Raul J. Fernandez in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Thomas Taira
| University of California, Irvine | Undergraduate Degree |
| Georgetown University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| TRUECAR, INC. | Technology Services |
| CARVANA CO. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 5 |
|---|---|
Proxicom, Inc.
Proxicom, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Proxicom, Inc. develops and markets web development software solutions. The firm offers software application development, system integration, information technology management, and strategic consulting services. The company was founded by Raul J. Fernandez in 1991 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Zag.com, Inc.
 Zag.com, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Zag.com, Inc. operates an online auto site providing information on automotive retailing to dealers and buyers. It develops technology and services platform that makes it possible for consumers to shop, research, configure, price and complete the entire auto-buying transaction online. The firm works with affinity-based organizations to bring a private label, customized experience to members or customers while automating much of the time consuming, inefficient processes at the dealership level. The company was founded in 2005 by Scott Painter, Tom Taira, and Oded Noy and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Consumer Services |
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toyota Motor Sales USA, Inc. engages in the sale, distribution and market of motor vehicle parts and accessories. It vehicles include SUVs trucks, cars, crossovers, alternative fuel vehicles, hybrids, hybrid cars, hybrid SUVs, concept vehicles, TRD Pro series, and nightshade series. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA. | Retail Trade |
Build-To-Order, Inc.
Build-To-Order, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Build-To-Order, Inc. is a private company that designs and builds virtual cars. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by Robert E. Buce, Scott Edward Painter, William Santana Li. | Producer Manufacturing |
Honk LLC
Honk LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Honk LLC operates as an automotive social media company. It provides search tools, feedback, vehicle reviews and recommendations, and various models. The company was founded by Thomas Taira and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Technology Services |
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