Arman Melikian

Freeman Spogli & Co Inc (Freeman Spogli) is a private equity firm founded in 1983 by Bradford M. Freeman and Ronald Paul Spogli. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California and their offices in New York.

Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors LP (Kayne Anderson) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and alternative investment management firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Formerly known as Kaim Non Traditional LP, the firm was founded in 1984 by Richard Kayne and John Anderson. They are owned by Richard Kayne through his majority ownership of Kayne Anderson Investment Management, Inc. Kayne Anderson provides investment supervisory services through privately offered pooled investment vehicles, and to a lesser extent, through separate accounts and mutual funds.

Private Management Group, Inc. (PMG) is an independent SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded by Dennis Reiland in 1986. PMG provides advisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans and other ERISA accounts, trusts, estates, business entities, and other similar parties.

Sands Capital Management LLC (Sands Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. The firm was founded in 1992 by Frank Sands and is majority owned by Sands Capital Management LP. Sands Capital provides investment management services to both US and non-US clients who have different tax statuses, often depending on the jurisdiction.

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

Crosslink Capital, Inc. (Crosslink) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Menlo Park, California. The firm was founded in 1999 as Omega Venture Partners, Inc. Crosslink provides investment advisory services to investment funds.

Piaggio Fast Forward, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group, the Italian manufacturer behind the iconic Vespa scooter. The private company is based in Boston, MA, and recently opened its first facility featuring 10,000 square feet of assembly and production space. The company's mission is to build technology products that move the way people move, with a vision of a sustainable mobility ecology that promotes healthy lifestyles and social connectivity for all, regardless of age or abilities. Piaggio Fast Forward's first product, the Gita robot, was launched in November 2019. The CEO is Gregory Lynn.

Greg Lynn Form is a private company that provides architectural services. The company is based in Venice, CA.

Valley Girl Ventures (Valley Girl Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ms. Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs.

Halogen Ventures Partners LLC (Halogen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Unicorn Venture Management LLC (Unicorn Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Blue Fever, Inc. engages in the development of streaming platform for videos and series focus on women. Its programs include digital series, short films, comedy sketches, documentary pieces, and music videos. The company was founded by Lauren Tracy and Greta McAnany and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Carbon 38, Inc. manufactures and distributes sportswear. It offers fitness, fashion, and activewear. The company was founded in 2012 by Katie Warner Johnson and Caroline Gogolak and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. offers an online platform that provides legal forms and information. It processes trust and real estate documents. The company was founded by Brian Lamb, Cody Barbo, and Daniel Goldstein on October 26, 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Preemadonna, Inc. provides smart products and manages creative platforms. It offers Nailbot, a device that prints custom nail art directly onto customer’s nails via their smartphone. The company was founded by Herpreet Singh Walia and Casey Schulz in March 2013 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Part of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd., PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP is a company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company specializes in providing services to help businesses achieve their tax objectives and strategically move forward. The company's focus is on building trust in society and solving important problems, and they work closely with clients to ensure they are ready to take advantage of new opportunities for growth.

Imperial Sierra Group Holdings Ltd. is an investment holding company, which engages in provision of commercial property consultation services. The company was founded on August 1, 2014 is headquartered in Guangzhou, China.