Kristen Hayer

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.

BrassRing LLC used to provide recruiting solutions and talent relationship management software. Its clients were Time Warner, IKEA, ConAgra Foods Inc, RR Donnelly and Nissan Motor Co. The company had operations in the United States and Europe. BrassRing was founded in 1999 and was located in Waltham, MA.

Insource Performance Solutions LLC provides turn-key labor management solutions. It refines, manages and executes labor-intensive processes within customers manufacturing and distribution facilities. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

VerticalResponse, Inc. provides web-based direct marketing email solutions. It offers self-service marketing solutions for small businesses including email marketing, social media, online event marketing, postcard marketing and online surveys. The firm also bundles e-mail, online surveys and postcards to its customers. VerticalResponse was founded in 2001 by Janine Popick and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.