WAVE Ventures is pleased to announce the appointment of John Vilade as a Venture Partner and Chief Executive Officer of 6P Color, Inc., a WAVE Ventures portfolio company, effective immediately.
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John Vilade CEO, 6P Color, Inc. (Photo: Business Wire)
John Vilade brings decades of experience in the media industry, having guided sales and business development organizations through periods of significant growth and transformation. He has held senior leadership roles at prominent companies such as NBC Universal, Hulu, Discovery Networks and Tegna’s Premion. Known for his client-focused approach and dedication to building strong partnerships, John has earned a reputation for integrity and effectiveness throughout his career.
6P Color, Inc. is at the forefront of advancing color technology for consumer displays and industrial applications. The company’s innovative Full Color Range (FCR)™ engine delivers a groundbreaking wide-gamut color experience across all devices. With over 70 patents already secured and several dozen more pending in the United States and internationally, 6P Color’s backward-compatible technology is poised to revolutionize color management through expression of color gamut frequencies not previously possible on digital displays. The company is currently working with investors in its latest funding series and is providing select cohorts open access to its first FCR™ distributed color management system.
“We are excited to welcome John to our team,” said Allen Page, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WAVE Ventures and Chairman of the Board of Directors for 6P Color, Inc. “John’s vast industry experience, leadership talents, and his commitment to ethical stewardship align perfectly with our values. We are confident that his strategic vision and creativity will help propel both 6P Color Inc. and WAVE Ventures forward.”
Brian Woods, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of WAVE Ventures, added, “Having known John now for several years in other professional relationships, we are thrilled to see the positive impact John, and his proven leadership style, will have on 6P Color, as well as our broader WAVE Ventures community as we work together to innovate and build great companies together in the future.”
“I’m honored to join the WAVE team and lead 6P Color alongside so many outstanding executives,” said John Vilade, CEO of 6P Color, Inc. and Venture Partner at WAVE Ventures. “WAVE is building a portfolio of promising new companies, and FCR™ technology has the potential to significantly enhance the way we experience color on all screens worldwide.”
John Vilade holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Baylor University in Waco, TX. He actively serves on several Boards at Baylor University, including the Board of Advocates for the College of Arts and Sciences and The Hankamer School of Business Innovation Council. John is also a former advisor to 6P Color, Inc.
About WAVE Ventures
WAVE Ventures (https://waveventures.co/) is dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs by providing the resources and partnerships needed to build innovative, disruptive businesses that become sustainable through world class leadership, culture, tools, and disciplined systems. The firm focuses on fostering growth and innovation through great relationships and collaboration.
About 6P Color Inc.
6P Color Inc. (https://6pcolor.com/) is a leader in color technology, developing solutions that transform visual experiences across diverse industries. The company is committed to pushing the boundaries of color fidelity and digital imaging.
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