Michael Ray

NextFoods, Inc. produces and supplies probiotic juice drinks for digestive health. Its products include Organic GoodBelly Quarts, GoodBelly Citrus Varieties, Organic GoodBelly+, Organic GoodBelly BigShot, GoodBelly Probiotic Coconut Water and GoodBelly StraightShot. The company was founded by Steven A. Demos and Todd Beckman in 2006 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Rhythm Superfoods, LLC produces and sells kale and sweet potato chips. It sells its products online and retail outlets, grocery stores, The company was founded by Scott Jensen, Clayton Christopher, David Smith, Larkin Robert and Keith Wahrer in 2009 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

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.

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

Equity Group Investments LLC (Equity Group Investments) is a private equity subsidiary of Equity International Management LLC founded in 1968 by Samuel Zell. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Renovo Financial LLC provides financial and strategic support for real estate investors and property rehabbers. The firm manages its own private investment fund for high net worth individuals and other institutional investors to invest in its loans. It also offers loans to landlords. The company was founded by Kevin Werner in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Jackrabbit, Inc. designs and manufactures nut harvesting equipment . Its products include nut harvesting equipment, pruning towers, contract laser cutting, elevators, conditioners, carts, shuttles, and metal forming equipment. The company was founded by Earl M. Anderson in 1981 and is headquartered in Ripon, CA.

Mach LLC is a company based in Pacific Junction, IA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Mach LLC specializes in automating off-road vehicles and equipment using a simple and transparent process to provide customized solutions that meet the highest standards in automation. The CEO of the company is Colin Hurd.

Smart Ag, Inc. engages in the development of autonomous farming solutions for agriculture. Its products include AutoCart software system, Smart Horse Power automation system, Smart Nexus, and Automated Ag Vehicle Intelligence. The company was founded by Colin Hurd in 2015 and is headquartered in Ames, IA.

Mountaingate Management Co LLC (Mountaingate Capital) is a private equity fim founded in 2016 founded by Bennett R. Thompson, Stewart A. Fisher, and Bruce L. Rogers. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Ag Startup Engine Manager LLC (Ag Startup Engine) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Kevin Kimle. The firm is headquartered in Ames, Iowa.

Haber Technologies, Inc. engages in the development of grain drying technology of services. Its products include DRI-Stack System. The company was founded by Dillon Hurd, and Eric Harweger in 2018 and is headquartered Ames, Iowa.

Outside, Inc. engages in the creation and publication of active lifestyle contents. Its brands include Yoga Journal, SKI, BACKPACKER, VeloNews, Climbing, Women’s Running, Triathlete, Better Nutrition, Clean Eating, and Fly Fishing Film Tour. The company was founded by Felix Magowan, Greg Thomas, and Steve Maxwell in October 2017 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Part of Outside, Inc. (United States), Outside Interactive, Inc. is a premier destination for active lifestyle enthusiasts and home to leading brands in the endurance sports, outdoor, and healthy living spaces. The company is based in Boulder, CO. The company's mission is to get everyone outdoors, experiencing healthy, connected, and fulfilling lives. Each month, Outside reaches 80 million of the most active consumers in the world across its 40+ media, digital, and technology platforms, creating an experience for both longtime adventurers and those just getting started. Outside's membership offering, outside+, bundles storytelling, meal plans, gear reviews, online courses, discounted event access, mapping, and more. The CEO of the company is Robin J. Thurston.

Akoya Capital Partners LLC (Akoya Capital) is an independent private equity subsidiary of Akoya Capital LLC founded in 2005 by Max DeZara. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Suzy, Inc. engages in the provision of software-as-a-service based social influence marketing platform. It offers innovation, research and insights, marketing, brand, and content. The company was founded by Dan Lafontaine, Brandon Evans, Kareem Kouddous, and Matt Britton in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Assembly Ventures LLC (Assembly Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Chris Thomas, Jessica Robinson and Felix Scheuffelen. The firm is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan.

Piper Sandler & Co. operates as an investment company, which engages in the provision of securities brokerage and investment banking services. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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

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.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

301 Inc (301) is a venture capital subsidiary of General Mills Inc founded in 2012 by John Haugen .The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Urban Remedy, Inc. provides pressed juices, nutrition-based drinks, snacks and meals. It offers certified organic, raw ready-to-eat meals and snacks, cold-pressed juices, health and wellness education. The company was founded by Neka Pasquale in 2009 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.