Brian Robertson

Sonic Solutions, Inc. develops computer software related to the multimedia and interactive functions. It offers products under the brands Roxio, RoxioNow, DivX, and MainConcept. The company was founded by Robert J. Doris and Mary C. Sauer in 1986 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

NDS Group Ltd. manufactures and distributes video and content security software. It offers end-to-end and modular solutions as well as technology support services. The company was founded on 26th, September 1985 and is headquartered in Cardiff, the United Kingdom.

Sovos Compliance LLC engages in the design, development, and publication of software solutions for tax compliance and reporting management. It offers solutions for sales tax, data management, and value-added tax analysis. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Wilmington, MA.

NDS Group Holdings is a leading global provider of end-to-end software solutions to the pay-television industry. They supply pay-TV operators with core software systems that enable them to deliver a differentiated viewing experience to their subscribers anytime, anywhere and on any device while ensuring that only paying viewers receive content. Based on market share information derived from 2011 Screen Digest data, over one-third of the world's digital pay-TV households rely on its technologies to discover, navigate or interact with content. They believe their business is benefiting from the rapid technological and consumer shifts in the video content ecosystem. The increased availability and variety of digital content, together with the enhanced mobility and proliferation of internet-connectable devices such as connected-TVs, tablets and smart phones and progressively lower consumer electronic equipment costs, are transforming consumer demand for digital content. In the evolving digitally-connected world, the fundamental requirements of content security, as well as improved functionality and convenience, are critical to the growth of the pay-TV industry. They believe these factors present significant opportunities for them in both developed and emerging markets. They further believe they are well positioned to benefit from these trends given its sophisticated software solutions, end-to-end capabilities, proven security track record and its ability to deliver complex system integration services.

J.D. Power provides marketing information, customer surveys and consulting services. Its services include industry-wide syndicated studies, proprietary tracking studies, media studies, forecasting and training services, business operations analyses and consulting. The company was founded by James David Power, III in 1968 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences promotes social and civic activities including arts and sciences. The company fosters co-operation among creative leaders for cultural, educational, and technological progress. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

The Pritzker Group (Venture Capital) (Pritzker Group Venture Capital) is a venture capital division of The Pritzker Group founded in 1996 by Jay Robert Pritzker and Tony N. Pritzker. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

QuickPlay Media, Inc. engages in the provision of managed solutions for the distribution of video content to Internet protocol-connected devices. It specializes in multiscreen managed services. The firm’s end-to-end services provide the technology and resources needed to deliver video on demand, live TV, and TV everywhere. It also offers media transformation and TVX solutions. The company was founded by Wayne Purboo and Raja Khanna in 2004 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

National Association of Corporate Directors provides online and print information services to directors of public companies. It offers in-boardroom education, evaluation, governance reviews, board composition and succession planning, board recruitment, ongoing advisory, insights, and analytics services. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Society of Motion Picture & Television Engineers (SMPTE) is a professional society of media professionals, technologists, and engineers working in the digital entertainment industry. The private company is based in White Plains, NY. The society fosters a diverse and engaged membership from both the technology and creative communities, delivering vast educational offerings, technical conferences and exhibitions, the SMPTE Motion Imaging Journal, and access to a rich network of colleagues essential to career success. SMPTE people form a professional society of individuals and corporations collaborating for the advancement of all things technical in the motion picture, television, and digital media industries.

Center for Corporate Innovation, Inc. operates roundtables for board chairs, chief executive officers, and direct reports across the United States in technology, healthcare, and other industries. The company was founded by Jeffrey A. Weiss in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Rush University Medical Center engages in the provision of health care services. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Silicon Valley Leadership Group operates as an advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley. The non-profit company is based in San Jose, CA.

LiquidPiston, Inc. develops rotary internal combustion engines. The firm's technology has applicability in various markets and applications, and can be designed to run on various fuel types, including ethanol, bio-diesel, and hydrogen. The company was founded by Alexander C. Shkolnik and Nikolay Shkolnik in 2003 and is headquartered in Bloomfield, CT.

GrubHub Holdings, Inc. engages in the development and operation of online and mobile platforms for restaurant pick-up and delivery orders. Its technology allows diners to order directly from takeout restaurants. The company was founded by Matthew M. Maloney in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Tessera, Inc. provides packaging solutions for the semiconductor industry. The company was founded on December 16, 1992 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

The British Academy of Film & Television Arts (BAFTA) is an independent arts charity that promotes and recognizes excellence in film, games, and television. BAFTA is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United States and United Kingdom. BAFTA offers a year-round program of learning events and initiatives, including workshops, masterclasses, scholarships, lectures, and mentoring schemes in the UK, USA, and internationally. The organization identifies and celebrates excellence, discovers, inspires and nurtures new talent, and enables learning and creative collaboration. The British company was founded in 1947, and Jane Millichip has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Conviva, Inc. engages in the provision of online video optimization and online video analytics. The firm helps operators and broadcasters to meet audience expectations for video experience, across a multi-screen viewing environment. The company was founded by Hui Zhang and Ion Stoica in 2006 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Part of Paramount Global, CBS Films, Inc. produces and distributes motion pictures. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA.

Hinsdale Historical Society bridges the past, present and future by engaging the community with its history and architecture. The company is headquartered in Hinsdale, IL.