John Jellinek | Jelco Ventures, Inc.
John Jellinek is the Founder and President of Jelco Ventures in the San Diego, La Jolla, California area. He founded the private equity investment firm in 1971. John Jellinek has personally had a hand in over fifty private equity transactions during his career, which has spanned over 40 years.
From April 2005 to June 2011 John Jellinek served as the Chairman of Zenith Administrators Inc., a third party employee benefit plan administrator serving multi-employer, single employer and public employer benefit plans. In addition, John was the treasurer of the Aspen Valley Hospital Board of Trustees.
John Jellinek is also the co-founder of the Entrepreneur Foundation at Miami University and has served as a co-trustee of the Miami University fund and its Business School Board. John Jellinek went to Miami University where he received his Bachelor of Science and also attended the University of Chicago, completing his Master of Business Administration.
Outside of work, John Jellinek is a motorsport and competitive racing fan, having been a driver himself. John competed in Watkins Glen, Silverstone, Sebring, Road America and Le Mans. During his career, John has had co-drivers, of which include – Yves Courage, Michel Dubois, Eddie Arundel, Alain De Cadenet, James Weaver, Tom Brennan, and Stefan Edlis.
Founder and President
La Jolla, California, US
[email protected]
Work Experience
Jelco Ventures, Inc. - Founder and President, Mar 1971 ~ Present
John Jellinek is the Founder and President of Jelco Ventures, Inc. - a private equity investment firm he founded back in 1971. Over the last thirty years, John has been apart of over fifty private equity transactions. Some of the more notable transactions include Bell Sports Corporation, IMNET Systems, Inc., Apogent Technologies, Tapscotts, Inc., Labor Source LLC, Pelstar LLC and CourtLink.
Education
University of Chicago, Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1969 ~ 1971
Miami University of Ohio, Bachelor of Science (BS), 1965 ~ 1969
JohnJellinek.org
John Jellinek's blog covering news, events, and insight in the world of philanthropy.
How Corporate Giving Improves Brand Loyalty
If the past few years has taught us anything, it’s that people and businesses are being held to higher moral standards these days. Read the full blog here.
Hollywood’s Top Charities of 2019
While the glamour of Hollywood may not seem like the most ideal environment for fostering a charitable mindset or organization to outsiders, there are actually a number of highly beneficial charities started or supported by celebrities that tackle many modern-day issues around the world.
Free Online Classes for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have become the new rock stars of the 21st century. Those who want to join the ranks of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or even Gary Vaynerchuk will learn about free online courses that they can take to figure out the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Best of all, every one of these courses are 100% free to take.
How Business Owners Can Survive a Recession
Surviving a recession takes skill and planning. Unfortunately, many company bosses wait too long before taking the steps necessary to save their businesses during a recession. Instead of waiting, they should take steps early on to save their businesses. Here are three ideas to help them do that.
How to Best Save Money During Lockdown
The COVID-19 pandemic has clearly changed many aspects of our daily lives. The way we work, interact with others, and go about our days have all been forced to modify for the safety of ourselves and others. One area in particular that has been greatly impacted is peoples’ personal finances. The US economy shrank by 5% during the first quarter of 2020, and many folks are either out of work or concerned about losing their jobs, putting them under significant financial stress.
Handling a Failure of Risk Management
Operating a business in changing conditions requires a diligent executive staff. Success in business often requires a certain amount of calculated risk.
Free Online Classes for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have become the new rock stars of the 21st century. Those who want to join the ranks of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, or even Gary Vaynerchuk will learn about free online courses that they can take to figure out the ins and outs of entrepreneurship.
John Jellinek's Video Presentations
John Jellinek gives 5 examples of business mergers and times those types of mergers have occurred throughout history.
John Jellinek details how philanthropic efforts from a business can directly translate to brand loyalty among its customers and consumers.
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John Jellinek currently resides in La Jolla, San Diego, CA.
