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James Laurence Balsillie (born February 3, 1961) is a Canadian businessman and philanthropist. He was the former chair and co- chief executive officer of the Canadian technology company Research In Motion ( BlackBerry ), which at its 2011 peak made US$ 19.9 billion (equivalent to $26.6 billion in 2023) in annual sales.
Apr 20, 2023 · Jim Balsillie is having his Hollywood moment. It was almost inevitable the Waterloo, Ont., businessman would one day be portrayed in film for his role in the global success of the BlackBerry ...
James Laurence (Jim) Balsillie, co-CEO of Research In Motion, business executive, chartered professional accountant, philanthropist (born 3 February 1961 in Seaforth, ON ). Balsillie is best known as the former chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion, the Waterloo, Ontario, company now known as BlackBerry .
May 8, 2023 · Is Jim Balsillie portrayed accurately in BlackBerry? No. The real Jim Balsillie has seen the movie twice and said that Glenn Howerton's character is almost unrecognizable to him.
Jim Balsillie is the retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. His private investment office includes global technology investments such as cybersecurity leader Magnet Forensics and space technology leader MDA.
Mar 31, 2012 · The self-described “aw-shucks tradesman’s son from Peterborough,” who took Research In Motion from a Kitchener startup to world-famous purveyor of revolutionary ‘CrackBerry’ resigned ...
Mar 1, 2011 · About James Balsillie Founded Research In Motion with fellow billionaire Mike Lazaridis in 1984. Later created BlackBerry, forever tethering businesspeople to email (thanks?).
Jim Balsillie is the retired Chairman and co-CEO of Research In Motion (BlackBerry), a technology company he scaled from an idea to $20 billion in sales globally. Mr. Balsillie’s private investment office supports Canadian and global technology companies.
Mar 16, 2024 · Jim Balsillie’s philanthropy and global policy initiatives, including the Centre for International Governance Innovation, Balsillie School of International Affairs, and environmental conservation, reflect his vision for a more equitable and sustainable world.
Sep 8, 2022 · Jim Balsillie shares his thoughts on using technology as a force for good during an ITWC podcast called Leadership in the Digital Enterprise . “I feel very fortunate for the life I live, and...
