Karen Johnson Orphanos

Ascentis Corp. engages in provision of human resources software, online payroll services, and human capital management solutions. It automates critical human resource and payroll processes such as full-scale benefits management, compliance, online open enrollment, time and attendance, real-time payroll processing, tax filing, applicant tracking, employee and manager self-service and reporting. The company was founded by David Snodgrass, Jody Snodgrass, and Dwight R. Matheny in 1994 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

FIRE Solutions, Inc. provides compliance and training solutions. It offers various educational courses, such as securities exam preparation, firm element continuing education, anti-money laundering training, CFP continuing education, and insurance pre-licensing and exam preparation. The firm also provides compliance solutions, including annual compliance meeting, questionnaire services, gift and entertainment tracking, and representative registration and tracking. The company was founded by Juliana Lutzi and Nicole Miller in 1999 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Save The Children Federation, Inc. operates as a nonprofit children's relief and development organization. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in Fairfield, CT.

The Maritime Aquarium is a non-profit organization located in Norwalk, CT. The private company has over 75 live exhibits featuring over 7,000 animals, including a variety of sea creatures such as harbor seals, jellyfish, and meerkats. The aquarium offers unlimited admission for one year with changing exhibits and seasonal events. The company also has a research vessel, "R/V Spirit of the Sound," that offers public cruises and can be transformed to host private charters. The newest member of their aquarium family is a male harbor seal pup named Sono, who was born on April 5, 2023, and is currently adjusting to life in Pinniped Cove. Visitors can purchase tickets for admission and 4D theater experiences. The aquarium is a popular destination for families with children and offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Palm Management Us LLC provides business support services. The private company is based in Greenwich.

Insurance Income Strategies Ltd. operates as a holding company that provides collateralized reinsurance in the property catastrophe market through segregated account arrangements. The company was founded on July 17, 2017 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is a research organization that conducts social science research to guide practice and inform policy. EDC designs and conducts various types of research studies both in the US and overseas, partnering with school districts, ministries of education, community health groups, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and federal agencies to adapt research designs to fit local contexts and priorities. The non-profit company is based in Newton, MA. Since 1958, EDC's research has helped to advance healthcare equity, identify disparities in learning, improve student outcomes, and decipher the market forces that drive modern economies. EDC's research is funded by public and private funders, including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Education, Schmidt Futures, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

Kaplan VC LLC (Kaplan VC) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Kaplan, Inc. founded in the year June 2010. The firm is headquartered in New York.

SightLife, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides eye care services. It focuses on the elimination of corneal blindness. The organization was founded by Jack Smalley in 1969 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bermuda Commercial Bank Ltd. operates as a commercial bank. It offers private banking and wealth management, business banking, corporate administration, global custody and brokerage, estate planning and trust administration. The company was founded in February 1969 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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

Dubilier & Co (Dubilier) is a private equity firm founded in 1994 by Michael J. Dubilier. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.

Powermylearning, Inc. provides educational games and learning activities for kids. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Green Circle Capital Partners LLC is a boutique investment banking advisory firm that specializes in providing advisory services in raising capital and mergers & acquisitions. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company focuses on lower middle market companies in specific health & wellness verticals, including natural and plant-based products. The company was founded in 2012 by Stuart Strumwasser, who has been the CEO since 2012.

Maxim Partners LLC (Maxim Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of MJR Holdings LLC founded in 2009 by Gregg W. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Post Education, Inc. provides educational services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.

Part of Kingsway Financial Services, Inc., Lincoln General Insurance Co. is a company that provides property and casualty insurance services. The company is based in York, PA.

Inverlochy Capital Ltd. is a portfolio management and financial planning firm that specializes in building balanced portfolios designed to assist clients in reaching their financial goals. The private company offers financial planning and consulting services to help clients retire on their schedule, provide for their loved ones, maintain their quality of life in retirement, and leave the right legacy. Inverlochy Capital employs an opportunistic approach to identifying potential investments, focusing on securities that trade at a substantial discount to their true intrinsic value. The Canadian company utilizes a disciplined fundamental value approach to growing and preserving client assets, with diversification, independent research, and a long-term focus being the keys to their success. Inverlochy Capital is headquartered in Bobcaygeon, Ontario, and has clients in Canada and the United States. The company takes significant positions in securities and holds them for the long term, with portfolios tending to be fairly concentrated, holding between 20 and 60 securities.

Caxton Associates LP (Caxton) is an independent, SEC- registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded as the successor to Caxton Corp., which was founded in 1983 by Bruce Kovner. Caxton serves directly or indirectly as general partner, manager or advisor to several domestic and foreign private investment funds, and as a trading advisor to several foreign private investment funds.

Shareholder Advocates for Value Enhancement provides advisory services to shareholders. The company was founded by Bradley M. Tirpak and Craig W. Thomas and is headquartered in New York, NY.