J. Paul Thorin

Dell, Inc. engages in the manufacture of electronic devices. Its products include laptops, desktops, tablets, thin clients, printers, monitors, software, workstations and accessories. The company was founded by Michael Saul Dell on February 1, 1984 and is headquartered in Round Rock, TX.

Stephens, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas. The firm was founded in 1933 and is a subsidiary of Susi Holdings, Inc., which is owned by Stephens Financial Services LLC. Stephens provides comprehensive securities sales and trading services, including customized solutions for clients in North America and abroad.

Xerox Corp. engages in the integration of paper and digital products. The firm offers home, office, office laser, multifunction and all in one printer, digital sheet-fed printing presses and scanner. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Hotels.com, Inc. provides on-line discount hotel accommodation services. The company offers reservation services through its own websites. It offers travelers the wide selection of lodging accommodations from traditional hotels to vacation rentals. The company offers a one-stop shopping source for hotel pricing, amenities and availability and also provides travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. The company was founded in 1991 and is located in Dallas, TX.

iBEAM Broadcasting Corp. operates as a content delivery network that owns and operates an Internet broadcast network which delivers streaming media to large audiences of simultaneous users with viewing & listening quality that can approach television and radio. It also offers a suite of streaming media applications delivered over its broadcast network. The company's subsidiaries and joint ventures include NextVenue, Inc., NextVenue Europe Ltd., iBEAM Broadcasting Japan Kabushiki Kaisha, iBEAM AsiaLtd., iBEAM Asia (Hong Kong) Ltd. & iBEAM Europe Ltd.

BuyWithMe, Inc. operates a community-buying website. The firm's website connects shoppers with the deals and offers from local businesses in their cities. It also enables community-buyers and shoppers to access deals on spas, salons, travel, fitness, and restaurants activities. The company was founded by James J. Crowley, Andrew Moss and Josh Elwell and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SilverRail Technologies, Inc. provides technology solutions for the distribution of train tickets and other rail-related products. It offers SilverCore, a global rail distribution platform that brings railways and travel retailers together. The firm also offers SilverAPI that provides end-to-end booking services that comprise search, book, cancel, payment, and ticketing, SilverAgent Lite, a Web-based application that delivers travel management companies’ access to live reservations made through its online booking tool partners, and SilverAgent Pro, a Web-based application for travel professionals that provide staff with a Web interface to search, book, pay, ticket, and modify company global rail content. The company was founded by Aaron M. Gowell and William D. Phillipson in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Stayful.com, Inc. provides travel services. It serves independent, boutique travel world, from the small business owner to the traveler who craves authenticity. The company was founded by Cheryl F. Rosner and Shariq Minhas in July 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Peter J. Solomon Co. provides investment advisory services. The company offers corporate finance, restructuring, private financings, merger and acquisitions services. It also offers services to the retail, wholesale, catalogue distribution, consumer products, healthcare and media industries. Peter J. Solomon Co. was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York City, NY

SuccessFactors, Inc. provides workforce performance management software solutions. Its services include training & education, support offerings and SAP services. The firm integrated application suite includes the following modules and capabilities: Performance Management; Goal Management; Compensation Management; Succession Management; Career and Development Planning; Recruiting Management; Employee Central; Analytics and Reporting. The company was founded by Lars Dalgaard in 2001 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Commerce5, Inc. provides e-commerce channel management and automation software services. Its services include marketing, claims management, IT and call center support, and channel management. The company is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Greylock Management Corp (Greylock Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1965 by Charlie P. Waite and Daniel S. Gregory. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

San Francisco Opera Association owns and operates opera theater. It offers an array of training programs and performance opportunities for young artists under the support of the San Francisco Opera Center and the Merola Opera Program. The company was founded by Gaetano Merola in 1923 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

San Francisco Symphony provides symphony orchestra presentations. The firm enriches, serves, and shapes cultural life throughout the spectrum of bay area communities. It offers performer’s series, south bay, organ and chorus concerts, open rehearsals, chamber music, youth orchestra concerts, family-friendly concerts and special events. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

New York City Center, Inc. provides theatrical and support services. The company was founded on December 11, 1943 by Fiorello La Guardia and is headquartered in New York, NY.

CAbi LLC markets and sells designer ready-to-wear women's apparel. The firm offers accessories, bottoms, dresses, jackets, jewelry, sweaters and tops. The company was founded by Carol Anderson, Kim Carpenter, Karen Detmer-Kohlan, Anne Greene Hunter, Kimberly Inskeep, Jan Janura, Sydney Ryan and Maryjo McNellis Valder in 2002 and is headquartered in Carson, CA.

GUNNAR Optiks LLC provides computer eyewear and blue light lens technology. The company was founded by Joe Croft and Jennifer Michelsen and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

MD Insider, Inc. operates a machine learning platform which provides access to data of healthcare providers. It specializes in patient access, scheduling, physician referral, claims data, call center, transparency and directory management services. The company was founded by Jay Calvert, David Norris, Eric Wilson and Susanne Goldstein 2012 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Socrates AI Inc. develops artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and human resources applications. The company was founded by Grant Prigge on February 21, 2017 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA.

TicketsNow.com, Inc. operates as an online resale marketplace for sports, concert and theater tickets. Its online marketplace enables buyers to choose and purchase event tickets from licensed brokers and individual sellers. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Rolling Meadows, IL.

The James Beard Foundation is a non-profit organization that celebrates and supports the people behind America's food culture. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. Established over 30 years ago, the foundation is committed to supporting a resilient and flourishing industry that honors its diverse communities. The foundation amplifies new voices, celebrates those leading the way, and supports those on the path to do so, to create a more equitable and sustainable future. The foundation brings its mission to life through the annual awards, industry and community-focused programs, advocacy, partnerships, and events across the country. The CEO of the company is Clare Reichenbach.