Terrell B. Jones

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Essential Ideas, Inc.

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Terrell B. Jones is the founder of Essential Ideas, Inc., founded in 2002, serving as Managing Principal.
Mr. Jones is the founder of On, Inc., founded in 2002, serving as President.
Mr. Jones was the founder of KAYAK Software Corp., founded in 2004, serving as Chairman from 2004 to 2013.
Mr. Jones was the founder of WayBlazer, Inc., founded in 2014, serving as Executive Chairman from 2014 to 2018.
Mr. Jones currently serves as Chairman at Camping & Education Foundation, Director at SonicWall, Inc., Director at Go City, Inc. since 2009, Director at Kenzie Academy, Inc., Advisor at Pegasus Tech Ventures Inc., and Advisory at Wayfare Ventures LLC.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer at Travelocity.com LP from 1998 to 2002, Director at Entrust, Inc., Director at Overture Services, Inc. in 2003, Director at EarthLink LLC from 2003 to 2011, Director at La Quinta Corp.
(Texas) in 2006, Director at La Quinta Properties, Inc., Independent Director at Boingo Wireless, Inc. from 2013 to 2021, Director at Luxury Link LLC, Director at Deem, Inc., Chief Information Officer at Sabre Holdings Corp.
in 2002, Chief Information Officer at Sabre, Inc., Special Venture Partner at General Catalyst LLC, and Special Venture Partner at General Catalyst Partners LLC from 2012 to 2015.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Denison University.

Terrell B. Jones active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Go City, Inc. Go City, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel packages and services	Director/Board Member	01/07/2009
Essential Ideas, Inc. Essential Ideas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business advisory and communication services	Founder	19/11/2010
SonicWall, Inc. SonicWall, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cybersecurity services and products	Director/Board Member	-
Kenzie Academy, Inc. Kenzie Academy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates technical and software coding schools	Director/Board Member	-
On, Inc. On, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Part of On Holding AG, On is a Swiss-based company that specializes in performance running shoes and clothing. The company is based in Portland, OR. On was founded by Terrell B. Jones. On is known for creating the first patented cushioning system for running shoes, which is activated only during landing. The company offers a range of products including shoes, apparel, and accessories for both road and trail running, as well as hiking and outdoor activities. The company's products are designed to provide comfort and support for runners of all levels, with a focus on performance, comfort, and durability. On also offers a subscription service that allows customers to save up to 40% on their purchases.	Founder	01/01/2002
Camping & Education Foundation Camping & Education Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Camping & Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth outdoor education and leadership development through immersive wilderness experiences. The non-profit company is based in Cincinnati. The foundation offers a range of programs including Camp Kooch-i-ching for boys, Ogichi Daa Kwe for girls, the Urban Wilderness Program, Owakonze Wilderness Outpost, and Arctic expeditions. These programs focus on building leadership, confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a connection to nature by engaging youth in activities such as canoeing, backcountry travel, STEM-based boatbuilding, and traditional woodcraft rooted in Native American heritage.	Chairman	-
Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc. Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Tech Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.	Consultant / Advisor	-
Wayfare Ventures LLC Wayfare Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wayfare ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm is focuses on hotel groups and higher educational institutions. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital transactions. The firm also makes co-investments.	Consultant / Advisor	-

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BOINGO WIRELESS, INC.	Director/Board Member	02/06/2021
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Sabre Holdings Corp. Sabre Holdings Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an online travel agency	Consumer Services
Entrust, Inc. Entrust, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software security solutions	Technology Services
Overture Services, Inc. Overture Services, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Offers paid online advertising services	Commercial Services
SonicWall, Inc. SonicWall, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides cybersecurity services and products	Technology Services
EarthLink LLC EarthLink LLC Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides internet services	Communications
Travelocity.com LP Travelocity.com LP Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides on-line travel agency services	Technology Services
La Quinta Corp. (Texas) La Quinta Corp. (Texas) Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates hotels in the US	Consumer Services
Sabre, Inc. Sabre, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides machined, metal & plastic parts	Producer Manufacturing
La Quinta Properties, Inc. La Quinta Properties, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a real estate investment trust	Finance
Boingo Wireless, Inc. Boingo Wireless, Inc. Wireless TelecommunicationsCommunications Designs, builds and manages wireless networks	Communications
Go City, Inc. Go City, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel packages and services	Consumer Services
General Catalyst LLC General Catalyst LLC Investment ManagersFinance General Catalyst invests in companies located in the Unites States with a revenue of USD 10 million to more than USD 100 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and enterprise services. It provides financing for seed, early, later and growth stage capital requirements with an investment size from USD 0.5 million to USD 2 million.	Finance
Luxury Link LLC Luxury Link LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides online travel information and travel arrangement services	Consumer Services
KAYAK Software Corp. KAYAK Software Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Develops and operates travel websites and mobile applications	Consumer Services
Denison University Denison University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
General Catalyst Partners LLC General Catalyst Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides venture capital	Finance
Deem, Inc. Deem, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a corporate travel management platform	Technology Services
Essential Ideas, Inc. Essential Ideas, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business advisory and communication services	Commercial Services
Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc. Pegasus Tech Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pegasus Tech Ventures invests in companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements.	Finance
WayBlazer, Inc. WayBlazer, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides travel information services	Commercial Services
Wayfare Ventures LLC Wayfare Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Wayfare ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm is focuses on hotel groups and higher educational institutions. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital transactions. The firm also makes co-investments.	Finance
Kenzie Academy, Inc. Kenzie Academy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates technical and software coding schools	Commercial Services
On, Inc. On, Inc. Marine ShippingTransportation Part of On Holding AG, On is a Swiss-based company that specializes in performance running shoes and clothing. The company is based in Portland, OR. On was founded by Terrell B. Jones. On is known for creating the first patented cushioning system for running shoes, which is activated only during landing. The company offers a range of products including shoes, apparel, and accessories for both road and trail running, as well as hiking and outdoor activities. The company's products are designed to provide comfort and support for runners of all levels, with a focus on performance, comfort, and durability. On also offers a subscription service that allows customers to save up to 40% on their purchases.	Transportation
Camping & Education Foundation Camping & Education Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Camping & Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to youth outdoor education and leadership development through immersive wilderness experiences. The non-profit company is based in Cincinnati. The foundation offers a range of programs including Camp Kooch-i-ching for boys, Ogichi Daa Kwe for girls, the Urban Wilderness Program, Owakonze Wilderness Outpost, and Arctic expeditions. These programs focus on building leadership, confidence, resilience, teamwork, and a connection to nature by engaging youth in activities such as canoeing, backcountry travel, STEM-based boatbuilding, and traditional woodcraft rooted in Native American heritage.	Commercial Services