John A. Sobrato

Society for Science & the Public (SSP) is a nonprofit membership organization dedicated to public engagement in scientific research and education. SSP offers educational programs to aspiring scientists, bringing information on scientific advances to the public.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Healthcare Trust of America Holdings LP provides real estate investment services. The firm also focuses on acquiring, owning and operating medical office buildings that are predominantly located on the campuses of, or aligned with, nationally or regionally recognized healthcare systems. The company was founded on April 20, 2006 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Pear Deck, Inc. operates communication platform that lets teachers create interactive assessments and presentations that students can follow along on their devices. It offers interactive, engaging slide presentations to the classroom. The company was founded by Riley Eynon-Lynch, Anthony Showalter, Michal Eynon-Lynch and Dan Sweeney in 2014 and is headquartered in Iowa City, IA.

Frank, Rimerman + Co. LLP is a certified public accountant firm that provides business and individual services and international reach. It offers litigation support, strategic consulting, risk management and valuation services, financial software advice and implementation, and specialized financial and research services. The company was founded by Frank W. Rimerman in 1949 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Sequoia Capital is a venture capital arm of Sequoia Capital Operations LLC, founded in 1972 by Don Valentine. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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.

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

The Staubach Co. provides real estate services. It also offers strategic consulting, site selection, acquisition, disposition, construction consulting, project management, real estate administration, portfolio management, financing, and capital solutions. The company was founded in 1977 by Roger Staubach and is located in Addison, TX.

WS Investment Management Co. (WS Investment) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corp. founded in 1978 by Larry W. Sonsini. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Part of University of California, The Fisher Center for Real Estate & Urban Economics provides educational and real estate services. The company is based in Berkeley, CA.

The Lincoln Club of Northern California recruits, mentors, and supports local, state, and federal candidates that strengthen fiscal and personal responsibility and free enterprise. The firm also provide members exclusive access to elected leaders, policy experts and political thinkers. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

G.W. Williams Co. is an American real estate investment company.

Avidbank Corporate Finance provides credit facilities to Japonesque LLC. It operates as a division of Avidbank that specializes in technology and asset-based funding, has provided financing to support the acquisition of Japonesque LLC. The company was founded by Michael V. Hansen and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Social Venture Partners provides social services. It offers nonprofit and collaborative solutions. The company was founded by Kim Sanchez Rael and Margaret Walker and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Vilcap Advisory LLC (Vilcap Advisory) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Vilcap Inc founded in 2009 by Victoria Elouise Fram and Ross E Baird. The firm is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Truveta, Inc. is a company that aims to save lives with data by helping researchers find cures faster, empowering clinicians to be experts, and helping families make informed decisions about their care. The company is based in Bellevue, WA and was founded in 2018. The company recently conducted research on racial disparities in patient treatment for peripheral artery disease (PAD). The CEO is Terry Myerson.

Washington Roundtable works to affect positive change on public policy issues that are most important to supporting state economic vitality and fostering opportunity. Its work includes sharing news and analysing policy developments. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County provides social services. Its services include Behavioral health, community development, day break cares, children, youth & family development, economic development, franklin mckinley children’s initiative, john XXIII multicultural health clinic, refugee services, immigration and citizenship services and older adult. The company was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Avidbank engages in the provision of tailored financial solutions. It offers products and services such as deposits, lending, cash management, and online and mobile. It operates through the following business lines: corporate banking, specialty finance, real estate and construction, venture lending, and structured finance. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of Baker Tilly International Ltd., Baker Tilly USA LLC is a company that provides accounting services. The company is based in Philadelphia, PA.

Innovium, Inc. develops disruptive semiconductor based solutions. It offers Innovium TERALYNX The company was founded by Rajiv Khemani, Puneet Agarwal, and Mohammad Issa in December 2014 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.