Maggie Brickerman

Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. provides financial life insurance services. It offers annuities, disability income insurance, investments, long term care and wealth management, and retirement plans. The company was founded on May 15, 1851 and is headquartered in Springfield, MA.

Nicholas Co., Inc. is a privately-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded by Albert Nicholas in 1967 and they provide investment advice to individuals, institutions, trusts, estates and charitable organizations, corporations and other business entities, pensions and profit sharing plans, and investment companies.

Quarles & Brady LLP provides legal services. The firm offers data privacy and security, employee benefits, energy, environment and natural resources, real estate and tax services. The company was founded in 1892 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

The Stephens Group LLC (Stephens Group) is an independent Private Equity firm founded in 2006 by W. R. Stephens and Elizabeth Stephens Campbell. The firm is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas.

RC2 Corp. designs, produce, and markets toys, collectibles, and infant and toddler products. It offers a wide range of products that include: RC2’s Learning Curve Brands, designed for traditional children’s and infant toys; and the RC2’s Collectible Brands, which is consists of automotive, high performance and racing vehicle replicas; agricultural, construction and outdoor sports vehicle replicas; sports trading cards, apparel and souvenirs; and collectible figures. The company was founded by Robert E. Dods and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Blue Rhino Corp. provides propane tank exchange and propane fueled products to consumers. Its outdoor living products include grills, barbecue tools and accessories, patio heaters, firepits, fireplace accessories, mosquito traps, furniture/grill covers and more sold under such brands as Mr. Bar-B-Q, Mr. Pizza, Endless Summer, UniFlame, Backyard Basics and SkeeterVac. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Avondale Partners LLC is an independent broker/dealer headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded by Robert Shepherd and Philip Krebs in 2001. Avondale Partners provides financial advisory services as well as equity and fixed income underwriting and private placement services to public and private companies throughout the US, Canada and Europe. They focus on middle-market companies in the healthcare sector.

Paradigm Diagnostics, Inc. develops, manufactures and distributes high throughput microbiological screening tests. It has developed and is currently selling diagnostic tests to the food processing industry that allow them to screen environmental samples for pathogens in- house. The company was founded by Alan D. Olstein in 2001 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

YouTube LLC hosts user-generated videos which include network and professional content. It is a media company for people to watch and share videos via the internet. The firm allows people to upload, tag, and share personal video clips through the website. The company was founded by Steve S. Chen, Chad Meredith Hurley and Jared Karim in May 2005 and is headquartered in San Bruno, CA.

Part of Wholehealth Products, Inc., Wharton Resources Ltd. is a Canadian company that develops and explores for oil and gas. The company is based in Mississauga, Canada. Wharton Resources was acquired by Georgia Exploration, Inc. on January 03, 2007 for $30.87 million. The company was founded by Peter R. Osenar.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Founded in 1987, BioForward is a member-driven state association and venture capital investor located in Madison, Wisconsin. The firm serves as the voice of Wisconsin's bioscience industry. They advocate on their members behalf to create investment and partnership opportunities, attract and retain the best people and support public policy that fosters their continued growth. BioForward also provides member-support services including networking opportunities through a variety of conferences and events, online resources and group purchasing programs. Their members include bioscience companies, universities, non-profit organizations, service providers, as well as state, regional and local government representatives. BioForward was previously known as the Wisconsin Biotechnology & Medical Device Association.

HealthX Management LLC (HealthX Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Mark E. Bakken. The firm is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce provides a platform to make the Madison-area a global hub for innovation. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Madison Symphony Orchestra, Inc. engages in the production of concerts of orchestral, instrumental, vocal, and choral music. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation provides research patenting and licensing services. It helps steward the cycle of research, discovery, commercialization, and investment for the University of Wisconsin. The firm provides its support services for the entire cycle of innovation, from research to invention to investment. The company was founded in 1925 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Cultivation Capital LLC (Cultivation Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Brian Matthews, Cliff Holekamp, Jim McKelvey, Kyle Welborn, and Peter Esparrago. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Datica Health, Inc. engages in the provision of cloud-based software for the healthcare industry. Its products include cloud compliance management system; compliant kubernetes services; and compliant platform-as-a-service. The company was founded by Mohan Balachandran, Travis Good and Jeremy Edes Pierotti in May 2013 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Michael Best & Friedrich LLP provides legal services. It offer banking and financial services, corporate and transactional, energy law, intellectual property, and real estate services. It serves to the advanced manufacturing, food and beverage, agribusiness, higher education and energy industries. The company was founded by Michael Best in 1848 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. develops businesses choosing to startup, relocate or add operations in Wisconsin. It provides assistance for investors, entrepreneurs, business growth, exporting and community development. The company is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Dedicated Computing Enterprise Solutions LLC provides information technology services. The firm's services include managed and proactive network, data center, demand services and project management consulting for IT projects. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Shorehill Capital LLC (Shorehill Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Dave Hawkins and Brian P. Simmons. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

The Mitchell Gold Co. designs, manufactures, and sells furniture. Its products are available at Crate and Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn and ABC Carpet and Home as well as through catalogs such as Pottery Barn, L.L. Bean, and Nieman Marcus and Chambers. The company was founded by Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams in 1989 and is headquartered in Taylorsville, NC.

Kodiak Gas Services LLC engages in the contract compression business. It provides critical compression equipment. The firm offers compression, enhanced oil recovery, turnkey projects, and customer owned services. The company was founded by Mickey McKee in May 2010 and is headquartered in Montgomery, TX.

StarCite, Inc. provides online based software technologies. It also provides web-based solutions that help buyers and suppliers manage corporate meetings and events. The company was founded by John F. Pino in 1999 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.