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James F. Kenefick

Investor

Managing Partner at Azafran Capital Partners

Avon, Connecticut, United States

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About

James F. Kenefick is Chairman and CEO of BetterWorld Technology, a managed security services provider focused on AI-powered cybersecurity, managed IT, and compliance for mid-market companies. He is also Managing Partner at Azafran Capital Partners, where he invests in and works with early-stage B2B founders in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, including BetterWorld, Yobe, and Working Excellence. Over a 25-year career that began at EMC Corporation, he has founded seven companies, raised more than $750 million, and is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.

Experience

  1. Azafran Capital PartnersManaging Partnercurrent2017 — presentNew York City Metropolitan Area
  2. BetterWorld TechnologyChairman, CEOcurrent2003 — present
  3. Working ExcellenceChairman & CEOcurrent2005 — presentReston, VA
  4. Yobe IncBoard Membercurrent2018 — presentBoston, Massachusetts
  5. YPOYPO- Chair of Social Enterprise Network (SEN), Real Leaders Making a Difference2012 — 2016
  6. The Brand ConsultancySenior Sustainable Strategy Partner2010 — 2016
  7. Gali Service Industries (GSI)Vice Chair2011 — 2016Bethesda, MD
  8. Social Growth Technologies, IncChief Strategy Officer2014 — 2016Washington DC-Baltimore Area
  9. In TicketingChairman2007 — 2014
  10. ConnectSpaceVICo-Founder, Program Director2012 — 2014USVI
  11. Well Care Strategies. Inc.Chairman2010 — 2012
  12. YPO-WPOChapter Chairman2000 — 2010
  13. Social Venture NetworkBoard of Director2005 — 2006
  14. WorldCellBoard of Director2000 — 2005
  15. NETtel CommunicationsChairman & CEO1997 — 2001
  16. EpochBoard of Directors1995 — 2000
  17. Entrepreneurs' OrganizationInternational board of Director1994 — 1998

Skills & more

Cybersecurity1Negotiation30Executive Development6Leadership88Healthcare5Entrepreneurship99Strategic Partnerships62Start-ups99Venture Capital41Strategic Planning97Business Development86Business Planning22
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Languages spanish

  • Ham Radio — ARRL, The national association for Amateur Radio
  • Advance First Aid, CPR, LifeGuard — American Red Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James F. Kenefick?
James F. Kenefick is Chairman and CEO of BetterWorld Technology, a managed security services provider focused on AI-powered cybersecurity, managed IT, and compliance for mid-market companies. He is also Managing Partner at Azafran Capital Partners, where he invests in and works with early-stage B2B founders in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity, including BetterWorld, Yobe, and Working Excellence. Over a 25-year career that began at EMC Corporation, he has founded seven companies, raised more than $750 million, and is a two-time Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist.
Where does James F. Kenefick work?
James F. Kenefick is Managing Partner at Azafran Capital Partners.
Where did James F. Kenefick go to school?
James F. Kenefick studied at Babson College (Bachelor, Finance, Entrepreneurial Studies); Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Shared employers

Also worked at YPO374

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Also worked at Entrepreneurs' Organization81

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