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Walker Digital, LLC is an independent R&D laboratory that has created a private portfolio of technology-centric intellectual property comprising approximately 800 issued and pending U.S. and international patents. Based in Stamford, Connecticut, the Walker Digital laboratory was founded in 1994 by Jay Walker, who serves as its chairman. Walker Digital's inventions cover marketing and system-based innovations across a wide range of industries, including retail, vending, travel, gaming, credit card, telecommunications and others. The lab is best known for creating the underlying innovations that led to priceline.com. Walker Digital, LLC's affiliates such as Walker Digital Management, LLC and Walker Digital Gaming, LLC develop, protect and commercialize intellectual property. Often, the intellectual property (which is assigned to Walker Digital, LLC) is licensed to unaffiliated operating companies. Executive management of Walker Digital Management, LLC negotiates the licensing of IP assigned to parent company Walker Digital, LLC. In other cases, the intellectual property is used as the basis for innovative startups to which Walker Digital, LLC and Walker Digital Management, LLC may contribute personnel, expertise and funding. Walker Digital, LLC and its affiliates are privately held and do not engage in consulting to outside companies.

Baldwin Bell Green LLC operates as a management consulting firm focusing on strategy, operations and IT. The firm offers financial, health care and technology services. It serves insurance, automotive industry and managing IT sectors. The company was founded by Thomas D. Steiner and Steven Run in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

WellSheet, Inc. develops web application that organizes patient information for clinical decisions. The company was founded by Craig Limoli, Justin Larkin and Mike Lytle in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Newark Venture Partners (NVP) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Don Katz. The firm is headquartered in Newark, New Jersey.

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.

RosePaul Ventures (RosePaul Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Barbara Lewnowski. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The private company is based in Tysons, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Julie J. Coons has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

Nanobiofab is a provider of high-throughput nano-printing technology and solutions that accelerate nanomaterial research and development. The American company's advanced AI-powered nanomaterial technology platform reduces the timeline and cost for projects, enabling cost-effective innovations and reducing time to market for new sensor products. The private company offers nanosensor solutions such as gas sensors and pressure sensors directly to customers in need. Nanobiofab also provides artificial intelligence (AI)-driven smart sensors for telemedicine and personalized healthcare. The company has a scalable, low capital intensive, and high margin business model, licensing their technology.

VXI Global Solutions LLC provides business process and information technology outsourcing services. The firm’s solutions include customer experience & care, customer retention, CX transformation, cost management, sales effectiveness, regulatory compliance and fraud protection. The company was founded by Eva Wang, David Zhou and Steven Wang in August 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

SAP America, Inc. provides enterprise application software solutions. Its products include SAP HANA platform, SAP Cloud platform, SAP Commerce Cloud, and SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central. Its offers innovation services and solutions; advisory services; implementation services; sloud services; and support services. The company was founded by Dietmar Hopp, Hasso Plattner, Claus Wellenreuther, Klaus Tschira, and Hans-Werner Hector on April 1, 1972 and is headquartered in Newtown Square, PA.

The Academy of Management, Inc. operates as a professional association for management and organization scholars. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Briarcliff Manor, NY.

Arizona State University Research Park, Inc. is a non-profit company that deals with real estate management and agency. The company is based in Tempe, AZ.

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) is a non-profit organization that connects educators, learners, and businesses to develop the next generation of leaders. AACSB is based in Tampa, FL. The non-profit company's focus is on accrediting business schools and providing key features to help students find the right school for them. Lily Bi has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Cisco Systems Ltd. manufactures routers and switches. It supplies remote access servers, IP telephony and data storage network equipment, optical networking components, and network security products. The company is headquartered in Feltham, UK

Belkin Ltd. manufactures peripherals and connectivity solutions for computer and consumer electronics users. It offers networking products, iPod and iPhone accessories, iPad cases, mobile audio devices, cables, surge protectors, and chargers. The company was founded on March 6, 1996 and is headquartered in Rushden, the United Kingdom.

The National Association of Women MBAs is a non-profit organization that aims to empower female business professionals.

The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students in 30 states and 31 countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. NFTE aims to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in students, empowering them to own their futures regardless of their family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated over a million students through in-school, out-of-school, in-person, online, or hybrid programs. The company was founded in 1987 by Carl Press and Philip A. McNeill, and J.D. LaRock has been the CEO of the company since 2019.

Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (Virginia Innovation Partnership) is a private equity/venture capital non-profit operating division of the Virginia Innovation Partnership Authority firm founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia.

Mindshare, Inc. engages in the communication marketing support business. Its services include consulting, marketing research, development, advertising, promotions, public relations, creative work, web solutions and mobile solutions. The company was founded on December 22, 1989 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.