John Micek
Director/Board Member at JAGUAR HEALTH, INC.
Net worth: 7 263 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
John J.
Micek founded Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC in 2000, where he worked as Managing Director from 2000 to 2021.
Mr. Micek also currently works at Armanino Foods of Distinction, Inc., as Director from 1988, Universal Group, Inc., as Director from 2011, Jaguar Health, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016, Napo Therapeutics SpA, as Director from 2021, Verdant Ventures Advisors LLC, as Managing Partner from 2010, Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC, as Managing Partner, and Verdant Ventures LLC, as Managing Partner.
Mr. Micek also formerly worked at Enova Systems, Inc., as President, CEO, CFO, Secretary & Treasurer from 2012 to 2015, Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc., as Director from 2006 to 2007, IQ Biometrix, Inc., as Director, UTEK Corp., as Director from 2001 to 2010, Jaguar Animal Health, Inc., as Independent Director, Wherify Wireless, Inc., as Director from 2005 to 2006, Worldwide Auction Solutions, Inc., as Director, Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc., as Director from 2006 to 2008, JAL Enterprises, Inc., as President & Director from 1998 to 2007, Universal Warranty Corp., as Director from 2000 to 2003, Innovaro, Inc., as Director from 2011 to 2013, Silicon Prairie Partners LP, as Managing Director from 2000 to 2010, Enova Systems, Inc., as General Counsel from 1994 to 1997, Smith Electric Vehicles Corp., as Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2015, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, as Associate, HRJ Capital LLC, as Head of Hedge Fund Business Development from 2006 to 2009, Protozoa, Inc., as Chief Operating Officer from 1997 to 1998, and American Business Services, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer from 2014 to 2016.
Mr. Micek received his undergraduate degree in 1974 from Santa Clara University and graduate degree in 1979 from The University of San Francisco School of Law.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JAGUAR HEALTH, INC.
0.04% | 2023-08-13 | 80,701 ( 0.04% ) | 7 263 $ | 2024-03-30 |
John Micek active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARMANINO FOODS OF DISTINCTION, INC. | Director/Board Member | 1988-01-31 |
| JAGUAR HEALTH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-03-31 |
Verdant Ventures LLC
 Verdant Ventures LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Verdant Ventures LLC engages in real estate development. The company was founded by Russ Murphy and Scott Friesen and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC
 Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC manages, advises, and operates global beverage and luxury hospitality businesses. The company was founded by Aaron D. Faust and Alexander Goettsch Pagon in and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
| Verdant Ventures Advisors LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-03-31 |
Universal Group, Inc.
 Universal Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Universal Group, Inc. provides insurance and financial services. The company is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. | Director/Board Member | 2011-12-08 |
Napo Therapeutics SpA
 Napo Therapeutics SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Jaguar Health, Inc., Napo Therapeutics SpA is an Italian pharmaceutical company. The private company is based in Milan, Italy. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-28 |
Former positions of John Micek
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Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC
 Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC (Silicon Prairie Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by John Micek. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Founder | 2021-04-30 |
| AMERICAN BUSINESS SERVICES INC | Director of Finance/CFO | 2016-03-25 |
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Training of John Micek
| Santa Clara University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The University of San Francisco School of Law | Graduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
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| ARMANINO FOODS OF DISTINCTION, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| INNOVARO, INC. | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 23 |
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Enova Systems, Inc.
 Enova Systems, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Enova Systems, Inc. engages in the development and design of drive systems and related components for electric, hybrid electric, and fuel cell powered vehicles in both the new and retrofit markets. The company was founded on July 30, 1976 and is headquartered in Torrance, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc.
 Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Applied Spectrum Technologies, Inc. used to develop, manufacture, market and sell digital business communication systems. It manufactured telephone and telegraph apparatuses. The company was founded in February, 1982 and was headquartered in Vero Beach, FL. | Electronic Technology |
IQ Biometrix, Inc.
 IQ Biometrix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IQ Biometrix, Inc. provides law enforcement and security technology solutions for government and private industry. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Technology Services |
UTEK Corp.
 UTEK Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services UTEK Corp. provides Open Innovation services in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel. Its services include technology transfer, intellectual property analysis, online technology exchanges, and related consulting services. It was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Commercial Services |
Smith Electric Vehicles Corp.
 Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Smith Electric Vehicles Corp. manufactures and markets zero-emission commercial electric vehicles. It provides medium-duty commercial vehicle, shuttle and school buses. The company was founded by Bryan L. Hansel, Robin J. Mackie and Roy Robert Edward Stanley in 2008 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Consumer Durables |
| Verdant Ventures Advisors LLC | |
Jaguar Animal Health, Inc.
 Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Jaguar Animal Health, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of gastrointestinal products for companion and production animals. Its product, Canalevia, is the company's prescription drug product candidate for the treatment of various forms diarrhea in dogs. It also developed its non-prescription product, Neonorm Calf, which helps dairies and beef farms proactively retain fluid in calves. The company was founded by Lisa A. Conte on June 6, 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Finance |
Wherify Wireless, Inc.
 Wherify Wireless, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Wherify Wireless, Inc. develops patented wireless location products and services for family safety and business communications. Its portfolio of intellectual property includes proprietary integration of the U.S. Government's Global Positioning System and wireless communication technologies; patented back-end location service and the Wherifone GPS locator phone, which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors or those with special medical needs, stay connected and in contact with each other. The company was founded in March 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Universal Group, Inc.
Universal Group, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Universal Group, Inc. provides insurance and financial services. The company is located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. | Finance |
Worldwide Auction Solutions, Inc.
 Worldwide Auction Solutions, Inc. Catalog/Specialty DistributionRetail Trade Worldwide Auction Solutions, Inc. provides item-specific online auction marketplaces. The company is headquartered in Duluth, GA. | Retail Trade |
HRJ Capital LLC
 HRJ Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded 1999, HRJ Capital is a private equity firm headquartered in Woodside, California | Finance |
Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc.
 Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Benda Pharmaceutical, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company, which engages in the development and manufacture of conventional medications and manufacture both conventional medicines and traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) for the treatment of common ailment and disease. It also engages in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of gene therapy products. The company was founded on February 17, 1982 and is headquartered in Wuhan, China. | Health Technology |
JAL Enterprises, Inc.
 JAL Enterprises, Inc. Trucks/Construction/Farm MachineryProducer Manufacturing JAL Enterprises, Inc. manufactures naval equipment. Its services include alterations and installations, maintenance, OEM warranty, technical library and training for the fleet. The company’s products include cooking and baking equipment, galley equipment and appliances, refrigeration equipment, ventilation and fire suppression, custom fabrication and laundry. JAL Enterprises was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Hampton, VA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Protozoa, Inc.
 Protozoa, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Protozoa, Inc. provides information technology services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company was founded by Eric Watson. | Technology Services |
American Business Services, Inc.
 American Business Services, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance American Business Services, Inc. operates as a consulting company. It provides consulting services to the businesses in the area of marketing, raising capital, assisting companies in filing corporation documents, going public, going private and restructuring. The company was founded by Phillip E. Ray on September 20, 1991 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Finance |
| Universal Warranty Corp. | |
Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC
Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Silicon Prairie Advisors LLC (Silicon Prairie Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by John Micek. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Finance |
Silicon Prairie Partners LP
 Silicon Prairie Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Silicon Prairie Partners LP seeks investment opportunities in seed to early-stage companies located in the United States. The fund targets businesses mainly operating in the fields of environmental and technology services. It deploys an investment size of $50,000-$300,000 and acts as a co-investor. | Finance |
Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC
Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Slope Third Leaf Partners LLC manages, advises, and operates global beverage and luxury hospitality businesses. The company was founded by Aaron D. Faust and Alexander Goettsch Pagon in and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
| Jaguar Health, Inc. | |
Verdant Ventures LLC
Verdant Ventures LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Verdant Ventures LLC engages in real estate development. The company was founded by Russ Murphy and Scott Friesen and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
Napo Therapeutics SpA
Napo Therapeutics SpA Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Jaguar Health, Inc., Napo Therapeutics SpA is an Italian pharmaceutical company. The private company is based in Milan, Italy. | Health Technology |
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