James Van Eerden (born August 1, 1964) is a cofounder and managing director of Helixx Partners, LLC.[2] He lives on a family homestead outside Greensboro, North Carolina with his wife, Rachel, and their eleven children.
Jim Van Eerden | |
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| Born | August 1, 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | CEO of 5th Element Group[1] |
| Spouse | Rachel Ann (Shevey) Van Eerden |
Education edit
Van Eerden graduated from Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, and then attended Grove City College where he was named a Presidential Scholar.[citation needed] He completed a graduate study certificate at St Peter's College, Oxford, has an MA in philosophy from Trinity, an MBA from Wake Forest University, and is currently[when?] a candidate for a Doctorate in Global Education from Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary.[citation needed] He is a frequent guest lecturer and the Entrepreneur in Residence[3] at Grove City College,[4] where he was named Alumnus of the Year in 2010.[5]
Business edit
Van Eerden is a cofounder of Helixx Partners, LLC and its affiliated holding companies. He has led the firm’s media and blended value portfolio since 2001. He is a co-founder of Sevenly and other leading social good companies.[6]
Media production edit
Has been a producer or executive producer for several feature films,[7] including the award-winning documentary films Running the Sahara[8][9][10](with Matt Damon) and War Child.[11][12]
References edit
- ^ "Team". May 2020.
- ^ "Helixx Partners, LLC". Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Jim van Eerden | GCC Entrepreneurship". Archived from the original on October 21, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2013.
- ^ "Entrepreneurs-In-Residence". Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Jack Kennedy Memorial Alumni Achievement Awards Recipients". Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Sevenly and University of Kentucky's Lettercase Project Launch Partnership to Facilitate Expectant Parents Learning About Down Syndrome". June 24, 2013.
- ^ "IMDB - Jim Van Eerden". IMDb. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ "Matt Damon: The Celebrity Shall Save You". September 15, 2009.
- ^ "August Road Ent | Running the Sahara". Archived from the original on September 26, 2017. Retrieved September 25, 2017.
- ^ Press Kit runningthesahara.com [dead link]
- ^ War Child Fan TV [dead link]
- ^ "Pearson Accelerated Pathways".