Jim Van Eerden
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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Nationality | American |
Known for | CEO of 5th Element Group[1] |
Spouse | Rachel Ann (Shevey) Van Eerden |
Education
Van Eerden graduated from Marquette University High School in Milwaukee, and then attended Grove City College where he was named a Presidential Scholar. 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 a candidate for a Doctorate in Global Education from Gordon–Conwell Theological Seminary. 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
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
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
- "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
- War Child Fan TV
- "Pearson Accelerated Pathways".