Brian Kinsman

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

BB&T Securities LLC, doing business as BB&T Capital Markets, is the broker/dealer subsidiary of BB&T Corp. (NYSE: BBT). The firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. They offer a full array of investment, trading and execution services to middle-market companies. BB&T Capital Markets' sales and trading arm is comprised of 2 groups: Debt Securities Sales & Trading and Equity Sales & Trading. The Debt Securities Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) Government and agency securities (2) corporate bonds (3) municipal bonds (4) asset-backed securities (5) mortgage-backed securities (6) preferred securities and (7) money market desk (short-term securities including BB&T funding). The Equity Sales & Trading group focuses on: (1) institutional block execution services (2) institutional distribution of proprietary research (3) providing proprietary access to industry leading conferences and management teams (4) serving as a NASDAQ market maker for over 250 securities (5) stock buybacks including 10b-18 and 10b5-1 trading plans and (6) 144 stock sales, individual 10b5-1 trading plans (buy and sell) and employee cashless stock option programs. BB&T Capital Markets provides research coverage of the communications, defense and government services, energy, financial services, furnishings and consumer durables, healthcare, industrial services, retail/consumer durables and transportation services sectors.

Dyno LLC engages in the manufacture and distribution of sewing products. It produces seasonal products such as handmade decorative bows, hardware clips for lights, storage items, tree stands, stockings, tree skirts, santa suits, bead garland, tinsel garland, animated figures, ornaments and other Christmas trim accessories. The company was founded in 1953 and is headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

RBC Capital Markets LLC is a full-service brokerage and financial services firm headquartered in New York City. They are a direct subsidiary of RBC USA Holdco Corp. and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada (TSE, NYSE: RY). Founded in 2010, the firm is comprised of 3 major business lines: the Private Client Group, the Fixed-Income Group and the Clearing and Execution Services Group. The Private Client Group serves individual investors, while the Fixed-Income Group provides services to institutions, municipalities and non-profit organizations. The Clearing and Execution Services Group is a provider of clearing and execution services to independent brokers/dealers throughout the US. RBC Capital Markets focuses on the following sectors: communications, media, consumer/retail, diversified industries, energy, financial institutions, forest products, healthcare, infrastructure finance, mining & metals, real estate, social infrastructure, technology and the US municipal markets.

Part of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Bank Corp. is a company based in New York, NY.

Part of HCAP Partners LLC, HFMC Capital LLC is a company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in La Jolla, CA. Timothy Bubnack has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Lone Star Aerospace, Inc. provides business and technical analysis services. The firm specializes in solving complex, mission critical business and technical issues. It serves military and intelligence, aerospace and defense, energy and communications and technology industries. The firm also offers strategic transformation, performance optimization, competitive differentiation, program and systems advisory services. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Lumination Lighting & Technology, Inc. manufactures LED lighting products. It focuses on designing and manufacturing industrial lighting solutions, including high-bay and low-bay area lights, wall packs, and bollards. The firm serves agriculture, automotive, custom, educational, hazardous, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, office, RGBW, sports and transportation industries. The company is headquartered in Harbor City, CA.

P4G Capital Management LLC (P4G Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Rachel E. Lehman and Hugh Browne. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Chordline Health provides software and clinical content solutions. Its products include ACUITY advanced care and ACUITYnxt. The firm serves commercial, medicaid, CHIP and self funded sectors. The company was founded by Robert Pock in 1983 and is headquartered in Auburn, CA.

Featherweight Capital Partners LLC functions as a private equity fund. The private company is based in Austin, TX. The company was founded in 2019 by Alex Klingelberger.

Corticare, Inc. provides in-home EEG and hospital cEEG monitoring services. It offers continuous EEG monitoring, reading and consulting and ambulatory services. The firm serves EMU, critical care, clinical trials, private practice and international markets. The company was founded by Brad Westcott and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

A Better Life Recovery, LLC is a subsidiary of amfm healthcare, a leading provider of behavioral health services in the United States. The company is based in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers multiple treatment options for mental health conditions and substance use disorder, utilizing a strengths-based model anchored in outcomes-driven medical practices. The company's culture of respect and collaboration delivers effective, client-centered care, and each client is supported by a team of experienced, highly trained treatment professionals. amfm healthcare offers a variety of programs across the continuum of care, including residential care, outpatient care, and telehealth. The company was founded in 2014 by Jeff Robbins, Joe Hisel, David Munce, and Paul Stackhouse. Ted Guastello has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

Imperial Bank Trust provides investment advisory and management consulting services.

Cubex LLC provides cloud-based software offerings for advanced medication management. Its solutions include MyQLink, CubexPM, and CUBEX IQ. The company was founded by Jennifer Burgus and Anton Visser in 2008 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Saphyre, Inc. is a company that offers a platform for the finance industry. The company is based in Hoboken, NJ. The platform maintains memory of data and documents, which eliminates the need for clients to search or resubmit information. It expedites flow in a digitally structured manner so that it can be consumed and understood by any permissioned counterparty. This allows firms to assess risk faster, speed up their onboarding processes, get real-time ready-to-trade statuses per account, and eliminate 70%-75% of redundant or inefficient post-trade activities. Saphyre leverages patented AI technology to digitize all pre-trade data and activities across multiple counterparties. The company was founded by Gabino M. Roche, Stephen G. Roche. Gabino M. Roche has been the CEO since incorporation.

Part of Sohonet Ltd., 5th Kind, Inc. is a company that develops a cloud-based video collaboration platform for the film and TV production industry. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded in 2001 by Cronan Stephen. Cronan Stephen has been the CEO since 2001. 5th Kind was acquired by Sohonet Ltd. on 2023-03-21.

Confirm Biosciences, Inc. provides immuno-diagnostic test products. Its products include urine drug test dip cards, saliva drug tests, hair drug tests, CLIA waived drug tests, alcohol tests, nicotine/tobacco tests, laboratory services, background screening services and synthetic drug tests. The firm provides a comprehensive line of rapid immuno-diagnostic test products for use at home, workplace, schools and the government. The company was founded by Zeynep Ilgaz in 2008 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Mission Healthcare Services LLC provides medical, non-medical and hospice care. It offers home health and hospice care services for patients throughout San Diego, Riverside, Temecula and Palm Springs. The company was founded by Amy Nelson, Mark Kimsey, Kerry Pawl and Jennifer Robinson in 2009 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Spanos Barber Jesse & Co LLC (SBJ & Co) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Thomas D. Barber and Gus Spanos. The firm is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California.

Zahn Innovation Center provides co-working space and training services.

Mission Driven Finance LLC (Mission Driven Finance) is a private equity firm. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Columbia Venture Community is a network of over 6,000 members involved in entrepreneurship and innovation. The American company has organized more than 400 events worldwide and currently host a digital community. The private company was founded by Daniel Haders and Mark Peter Davis in 2006. Columbia Venture Community also organizes events in over 14 major cities, including Silicon Valley, and offers five programs, including a venture matching program and an eight-week female founder incubator.