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Professional Diversity Network

NASDAQ: IPDN

Chicago, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation

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Professional Diversity Network is a NASDAQ-listed holding company operating recruitment technology and remote hiring platforms, including its TalentAlly and RemoteMore USA business units. It connects professionals with job opportunities and focuses on inclusive hiring, professional networking, and career advancement.

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Founders & leadership

Professional Diversity Network was founded in 2012 by James Kirsch.

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James KirschCo-Chairman of the Board of Directors
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Xun WuinChief Executive Officer
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Yiran GuChief Financial Officer and Director
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Katherine ButkevichChief Executive Officer
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David MecklenburgerChief Financial Officer
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Christopher WesserExecutive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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Star JonesinPresident
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Chad HoerstonChief Technology Officer
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Daniel SullivaninChief Revenue OfficerDaniel Sullivan is Chief Revenue Officer at Professional Diversity Network, a NASDAQ-listed recruitment technology and remote hiring platform company. He holds certifications in positive psychology coaching, solutions-focused coaching, parent coaching, and trauma-informed educational training.
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Rudy MartinezExecutive Vice President and CEO of iHispano.com division
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John Michael HallExecutive Vice President
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Kevin WilliamsChief Marketing Officer

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$34.6M disclosed across 8 of 10 rounds · 2014–2025

▶$2.6MraisedJan 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Haixia LuDirector
  • Shaikh Ali Sultan Al NuaimiDirector
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
  • Sze Lok Patrick WongDirector
  • Zhang HaoDirector
Offering amount
$2.6M
Amount sold
$2.6M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Sze Lok Patrick WongDirector
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Haixia LuDirector
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Shaikh Ali Sultan Al NuaimiDirector
  • Zhang HaoDirector
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.6MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
  • Sze Lok Patrick WongDirector
  • Zhang HaoDirector
  • Haixia LuDirector
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Shaikh Ali Sultan Al NuaimiDirector
Offering amount
$1.6M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedSep 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Zhang HaoDirector
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Haixia LuDirector
Offering amount
$1.8M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
  • Zhang HaoDirector
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Haixia LuDirector
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.7MraisedSep 2025 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Long YiDirector
  • Wai Kee CheungDirector
  • Tai SongDirector
  • Xun WuExecutive Officer
  • Haixia LuDirector
  • Yiran GuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eloisa SultanDirector
  • Zhang HaoDirector
Offering amount
$20M
Amount sold
$3.7M
Minimum investment
$250K
First sale
Sep 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedJan 2017 · 1 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • James KirschDirector
  • Xiaojing HuangDirector
  • Xianfang LiuDirector
  • Xin HeExecutive Officer
  • Maoji (Michael) WangExecutive Officer, Director
  • Christopher WesserExecutive Officer
  • Lee HillmanDirector
  • David SchrammDirector
  • Hao ZhangDirector
  • Jingbo SongDirector
  • Star JonesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
Sales commissions
$144K
Placement agents
Aegis Capital Corp.
First sale
Jan 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.1MraisedNov 2016 · 1 investors · Computers
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Xiaojing HuangDirector
  • Katherine ButkevichExecutive Officer
  • Jingbo SongDirector
  • David MecklenburgerExecutive Officer
  • David SchrammDirector
  • Lee HillmanDirector
  • Christopher WesserExecutive Officer
  • Star JonesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Xianfang LiuDirector
  • Maoji (Michael) WangDirector
  • James KirschExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hao ZhangDirector
Offering amount
$17.1M
Amount sold
$17.1M
Sales commissions
$1.1M
Placement agents
Aegis Capital Corp.
First sale
Nov 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Valuation · disclosed

Disclosed events
$4Mvaluation at IPOAug 2026 · $0.28/share · 424B4
filing ↗

Source: SEC prospectus filings, and round valuations the company or its investors disclosed — follow each entry's link for the claim.

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In the news

Professional Diversity Network forms AI infrastructure subsidiary By Investing.cominvesting.com · Aug 2026Professional Diversity Network (NASDAQ: IPDN) warns on going concern amid wider 2026 lossstocktitan.net · Aug 2026Professional Diversity Network, Inc. Expands Diversity Recruitment and Web3.0 Initiatives in 2025 Annual Report – Minichartminichart.com.sg · Mar 2026Professional Diversity Network (NASDAQ: IPDN) posts 2025 loss, flags going‑concern risk and moves into Web3 assetsstocktitan.net · Mar 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does Professional Diversity Network do?
Professional Diversity Network is a NASDAQ-listed holding company operating recruitment technology and remote hiring platforms, including its TalentAlly and RemoteMore USA business units. It connects professionals with job opportunities and focuses on inclusive hiring, professional networking, and career advancement.
Who founded Professional Diversity Network?
Professional Diversity Network was founded by James Kirsch in 2012.
How much funding has Professional Diversity Network raised?
Professional Diversity Network has disclosed $34.6M raised across 8 of its 10 known rounds.
Where is Professional Diversity Network headquartered?
Professional Diversity Network is headquartered in Chicago, US.