Steven Austenfeld

Carnival Plc operates as a global cruise and vacation company. The firm offers holiday and vacation products to a customer base that is broadly varied in terms of cultures, languages and leisure-time preferences. It operates through the North America and Australia (NAA), Europe and Asia (EA), Cruise Support, and Tour and Other segments. The NAA segment includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, P and O Cruises (Australia), Princess and Seabourn. The EA segment includes AIDA, Costa, Cunard, and P and O Cruises (UK). The Cruise Support segment includes a portfolio of port destinations and other services, all of which are operated for the benefit of cruise brands. The Tour and Other segment represents the hotel and transportation operations of Holland America Princess Alaska Tours and other operations. The company was founded on July 19, 2000 and is headquartered in Southampton, the United Kingdom.

WhisperText, Inc. operates social media that allows interactive and anonymous sharing of thoughts. It develops an online platform allows users to post secrets anonymously in real time and then receive feedback and comments from other users. The company was founded by Brad Brooks and Michael Heyward in 2012 and is headquartered in Venice, CA.

Ring LLC manufactures Wi-Fi enabled video doorbells that stream live audio and video. The company is based in Hawthorne, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 2013 by Mark Dillon and Jamie Siminoff. Elizabeth Bastiaanse Hamren has been the CEO of the company since 2023. Ring was acquired by Amazon.com, Inc. on April 12, 2018 for $900 million.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc. manufactures and markets personal care products. Its products include skin care, color cosmetics, body care, fragrances, cleansers, moisturizers and beauty products. The company was founded by Jan Day and Frank Day on August 6, 1956 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.

Burt's Bees, Inc. manufactures and markets personal care products. It produces lip balm, bath oil, soaps, and other personal care products made from beeswax, nut oil, and other natural ingredients. The company was founded by Roxanne Quimby in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Make-A-Wish Foundation of America operates as a charitable organization. It serves child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition. The company was founded by Allan Schmidt, Kathy McMorris, and Tommy Austin in 1980 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

TCMI, Inc.(TCV) is a venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Jay Crandall Hoag and Richard Herrick Kimball. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. operates as a corporate membership organization that connects certified minority business enterprises to corporate members. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

African American Experience Fund seeks to raise awareness of African American history and culture in National Parks. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

Natural Products Association is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 1936. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization is dedicated to the natural products industry and is the largest and oldest of its kind in the United States. Daniel Fabricant has been the CEO of the American company since 2014.

Founded in 2000, Method is the pioneer of premium planet-friendly and design-driven home, fabric and personal care products. Formulated with naturally derived, biodegradable ingredients, Method cleaners put the hurt on dirt without doing harm to people, creatures or the planet. Method can be found in more retail locations throughout North America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Major national retailers include Target, Lowe's Home Improvement Centers and Kroger. Method is a privately held company headquartered in San Francisco, Calif.

Part of Amazon.com, Inc., Amazon.com LLC operates as an online retail store. The company is based in Seattle, WA.

Affirm, Inc. provides online payment services. It offers reimagining financial services, from credit cards to deposit banking. The firm helps to improve sales conversions and boost basket sizes. It allows online shoppers to pay for purchases in multiple monthly installments with financing costs lower than credit card interest rates. The company was founded by Max R. Levchin, Jeffrey Kaditz, Alastair Rampell, and Nathan Dale Gettings in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Blockchain Luxembourg SA is an investment holding company with interest in cryptocurrencies sector. The company was founded by Peter Smith, Ben Reeves, and Nicolas Cary on September 11, 2014 and is headquartered in Luxembourg.

VarageSale, Inc. operates a platform where local and interest based groups form communities to buy, sell and hangout. Its mobile applications can be operated on ios, android and kindle devices. The firm helps members to list items for sale, comment and discuss whether to purchase or not. The company was founded by Tami Zuckerman and Carl Mercier in 2012 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Primo Center For Women & Children provides housing, healthcare, and donation services for communities. The private company is based in Chicago, IL. The company was founded by Quintin E. Primo.

Hungryroot, Inc. engages in distribution of food products through online. It offers individually portioned meals, each meal features vegetable noodles, roasted toppings (think walnuts, mushrooms, sweet peppers), protein (grilled chicken) and a homemade sauce. The company was founded by Benjamin McKean, Franklin Becker, and Gregory Struck in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cheddar, Inc. produces and distributes video contents through web platforms. The company was founded by Jonathan Steinberg in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Rothys, Inc. manufactures shoes for women. It offers ballet and pointed toe flats. The company was founded by Stephen P. Hawthornthwaite and Roth W. Martin in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Lightspeed SPV OB LLC operates as a venture capital firm. The company is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

United Dwelling Holdings, Inc. provides residential services. The company is headquartered in Culver City, CA.

Part of Lightspeed Management Co LLC, LSVP XB-F LLC is a venture capital fund. The company is based in Menlo Park, CA.

Small Homes Holdings, Inc. provides residential real estate services. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The CEO of the company is Steven J. Dietz.

Global Worldwide, Inc. is a private company that has been a leader in Agriculture, Materials Science, Autonomous Weapon Systems, and Pharmaceutical Testing since its inception in 1945. The company is based in Atlanta, GA. The company has led its respective industries through productive, science-based innovation to meet the needs of customers and help solve challenges. Recently, the company has expanded into the mobile video game industry. The company was founded in 1945. The CEO is William P. Harbin.

Part of HCA Healthcare, Inc., Coretrust Purchasing Group LLC operates as a commercial sourcing agency that provides supply chain management, contract negotiation and procurement services for enterprises. The company is based in Nashville, TN.