Timothy M. Bender

Yes Entertainment Corp. develops, manufactures, and markets toys and other children's products. The private company is based in Pleasanton, CA.

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. designs, develops and markets innovative technology-based learning platforms and related proprietary content for children. The firm develops a number of learning platforms, including the LeapPad family of learning tablets, the Leapster family of handheld learning game systems and the LeapReader reading systems, which facilitate learning experiences provided by content libraries, available in cartridge, print and digital format. The company was founded by Michael C. Wood and Robert W. Lally in 1995 and is headquartered in Emeryville, CA.

Livescribe, Inc. develops paper based computing platform. It designs and manufactures smart pens, enabling customers to capture, search and share handwritten notes on the digital devices they use every day. The firm makes smartens on the market that synchronize handwritten notes with recorded audio and making the ubiquitous pen. The company was founded by L. James Marggraff and Byron Connell in January 2007 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC manufactures consumer electronics. The firm manufactures, distributes and markets the PSP Vita, Sony Playstation 3 and 4 consoles and accessories. The company was founded in May 1994 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

LEGO Systems, Inc. manufactures and distributes toys. The company was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in Enfield, CT.