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John Poduska
Director/Board Member at
Grab Media Holdings LLC
Net worth: 18 484 $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
John William Poduska was the founder of Stellar Computer, Inc., founded in 1985, where the titles held included Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1985 to 1989.
Dr. Poduska is also the founder of Prime Computer, Inc.,Apollo Computer, Inc.,Anystream, Inc...
Dr. Poduska currently holds the position of Chairman-Emeritus at The Wang Center For The Performing Arts, Inc. Dr. Poduska is a Director at Xl Vision, Inc., Boston Lyric Opera, Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc., Grab Media Holdings LLC, and Lifeward, Inc. (since 2014).
Dr. Poduska is a Trustee at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Bentley University, and Trustee-Emeritus at The Boston Ballet, Inc. Dr. Poduska is a Member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Former positions include President & Chief Executive Officer of Stardent Computer Corp.
from 1989 to 1991; Chairman of Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. (Massachusetts) from 1992 to 2001; Director at Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
from 2000 to 2009; Director at Micro Focus (US), Inc. from 2001 to 2011; Director at Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. from 1987 to 2009; Director at Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc. from 1995 to 2000; Director at Interactive Supercomputing, Inc. from 2008 to 2011; Independent Director at Lifeward Ltd. from 2014 to 2026; and other director and development roles at various companies including MuSE Technologies, Inc., SwiftTouch Corp, The Wang Center For The Performing Arts, Inc., Echo 360, Inc., Novell, Inc., Micro Focus Software, Inc., Exa Corp., GreenBytes, Inc., CVP Management, Inc., and Lahey Health System, Inc. Education includes undergraduate studies at William Marsh Rice University and a doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LIFEWARD LTD. 0.09% | 20/01/2026 | 2,413 ( 0.09% ) | 18 484 $ | 30/06/2026 |
John Poduska active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Grab Media Holdings LLC
 Grab Media Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital video advertising and online video distribution | Director/Board Member | 16/08/2011 |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Boston Ballet, Inc.
 The Boston Ballet, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as an professional classical ballet company | Director/Board Member | - |
Boston Lyric Opera
 Boston Lyric Opera Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates opera houses | Director/Board Member | - |
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
 Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Physicians clinic | Director/Board Member | - |
Bentley University
 Bentley University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Xl Vision, Inc.
 Xl Vision, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides business technology infrastructure | Director/Board Member | - |
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.
 Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Director/Board Member | - |
ReWalk Robotics, Inc.
 ReWalk Robotics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and supplies medical devices | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2014 |
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Training of John Poduska
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
78
1st degree connections
33
1st degree companies
Male
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Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 33 |
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Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
 Anadarko Petroleum Corp. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Operates as an oil and natural gas exploration and production company | Energy Minerals |
Micro Focus (US), Inc.
 Micro Focus (US), Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops, implements and supports proprietary, mixed source and open source software | Technology Services |
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc.
 Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Invests in technology companies | Finance |
Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc.
 Union Pacific Resources Group, Inc. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Explores, develops, produces and markets natural gas, gas liquids and crude oil | Energy Minerals |
Xl Vision, Inc.
Xl Vision, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides business technology infrastructure | Technology Services |
MuSE Technologies, Inc.
 MuSE Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops data integration software for Windows and UNIX | Technology Services |
Anystream, Inc.
 Anystream, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops software platforms for media publishing | Technology Services |
Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. (Massachusetts)
 Advanced Visual Systems, Inc. (Massachusetts) Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides data visualization technology | Technology Services |
Interactive Supercomputing, Inc.
 Interactive Supercomputing, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software solutions | Technology Services |
GreenBytes, Inc.
 GreenBytes, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops desktop virtualization storage optimization software | Technology Services |
Boston Lyric Opera
Boston Lyric Opera Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates opera houses | Consumer Services |
Rice University
 Rice University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Prime Computer, Inc.
 Prime Computer, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells computer and electronic components | Electronic Technology |
Exa Corp.
 Exa Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Specializes in management, execution and maintenance of integrated building systems, life safety , security systems and IT networks | Commercial Services |
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Physicians clinic | Health Services |
SwiftTouch Corp
 SwiftTouch Corp Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides Web-based Universal Access solutions | Technology Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
Bentley University
Bentley University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
CVP Management, Inc.
 CVP Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Converge Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in early-stage transactions. | Finance |
Apollo Computer, Inc.
 Apollo Computer, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Develops and markets computers and instruments | Electronic Technology |
National Academy of Engineering
National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization | Commercial Services |
The Boston Ballet, Inc.
The Boston Ballet, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Operates as an professional classical ballet company | Consumer Services |
The Wang Center For The Performing Arts, Inc.
 The Wang Center For The Performing Arts, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides arts, entertainment, cultural and educational experience | Technology Services |
Echo 360, Inc.
 Echo 360, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a SaaS based interactive video learning management, content, engagement and assessment platform | Technology Services |
Stardent Computer Corp. | |
ReWalk Robotics Ltd.
 ReWalk Robotics Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets walk restoration devices | Health Technology |
Stellar Computer, Inc. | |
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc.
Lahey Clinic Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Grab Media Holdings LLC
Grab Media Holdings LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides digital video advertising and online video distribution | Commercial Services |
Novell, Inc. /SUSE Linux Operations/
 Novell, Inc. /SUSE Linux Operations/ Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops operating systems software | Technology Services |
Lahey Health System, Inc.
 Lahey Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals | Health Services |
Micro Focus Software, Inc.
 Micro Focus Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software installing services | Technology Services |
ReWalk Robotics, Inc.
ReWalk Robotics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and supplies medical devices | Health Technology |
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