Chad Crank
Private Equity Investor at Grain Management LLC
Network origin in Chad Crank first degree
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Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 434 |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 412 |
US Military Academy
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 77 |
Grain Management LLC
 Grain Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grain Management LLC (Grain Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by David Grain. The firm is headquartered in Washington, Columbia.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 56 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Chad Crank via their personal network
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| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Summit Broadband, Inc.
 Summit Broadband, Inc. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Summit Broadband, Inc. engages in provision of broadband communication services. It offers commercial and residential solutions including TV, internet, home phone, bundles and commercial services. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Specialty Telecommunications | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance 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. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Director/Board Member | |
WANRack LLC
 WANRack LLC Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications WANRack LLC provides fiber-based communications networks and related services. The firm specializes in custom built private fiber wide area networks (WANs) for K-12 schools. Its service offerings include E-Rate compliant lit fiber, dark fiber, and special construction solutions. The company was founded by Rob Oyler in 2005 and is headquartered Lenexa, KS. | Specialty Telecommunications | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Consultant / Advisor | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Utah | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Network Wireless Solutions LLC
 Network Wireless Solutions LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Network Wireless Solutions LLC is a full-service materials and logistics provider for the wireless industry. The company is based in Durham, NC and has subsidiaries in Canada. The company has been in operation since 2012 and have the ability to quickly deliver equipment and support to carriers, project managers, and general contractors. The company's team has extensive experience in working on job sites, supervising facilities, managing warehouses, developing telecom strategies, and laying the groundwork for multi-state operations. NWS offers secure storage of equipment and an efficient option to reduce building costs, personnel costs, warehousing, and logistics costs. The company was founded in 2012 by Jeff White. Xavier D. Williams has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Wholesale Distributors | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
Spectrotel, Inc.
 Spectrotel, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Spectrotel, Inc. provides personalized and integrated communication services to SMB and enterprise customers. Spectrotel is based in Neptune, NJ. The company delivers a fully integrated and customizable enterprise solution that is flexible and scalable as technologies evolve and businesses expand. The company was founded in 1996 by Jack Dayan. Ross Artale has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hunter Communications, Inc.
 Hunter Communications, Inc. Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Hunter Communications, Inc. provides fiber optic business solutions and services. The firm offers data platform and preform and voice and preform services. It specializes in fiber optic solutions and telecommunications. The company was founded by Richard W. Ryan in 1994 and is headquartered in Central Point, OR. | Major Telecommunications | Private Equity Investor Director/Board Member | |
| XILINX, INC. | Semiconductors | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd.
 Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Group's principal activities are to provide investment, financing, advisory, insurance and related products and services on a global basis. The Group's services includes securities brokerage, trading, insurance, record keeping and underwriting through its broker, dealer, banking, insurance and other financial services subsidiaries. The Group operates in three business segments: Global Markets and Investment Banking group, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. The principal subsidiary of the Group is Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., which provides securities brokerage, option contracts, commodity and financial futures contracts, selected insurance products, options, corporate and municipal securities, investment banking and business advisory services. The Group operates in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Pacific Rim, Canada and Latin America. In 2005, the Group acquired Pax Clearing Corp, the advest Group and Amvescap Plc. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Triple Play Brasil Participações SA
 Triple Play Brasil Participações SA Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Triple Play Brasil Participações SA provides broadband internet services. It offers a complete set of data services, complemented by video and fixed-line services. The firm operating segments include (i) all the decisions of administrators and managers are made based on consolidated reports; (ii) the mission of the Group and its subsidiaries is to provide its customers with telecommunications services with quality; and (iii) all decisions related to strategic and financial planning, purchases, investments and investments of funds are taken on a consolidated basis. The company was founded in March 2015 and is headquartered in Itaim Bibi, Brazil. | Major Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| IHS HOLDING LIMITED | Engineering & Construction | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
TPG Capital LLC
 TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Blackstone Corporate Private Equity
 Blackstone Corporate Private Equity Investment ManagersFinance Blackstone Corporate Private Equity (Blackstone Corporate) is a private equity division of The Blackstone Group Inc founded in 1985 by Stephen Allen Schwarzman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc.
 DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance DWS Investment Management Americas, Inc. (DIMA) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of DWS USA Corp., ultimately held by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK) in Germany. The firm was founded in 1984 and formerly known as Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. In 2018, they changed their name into DWS as part of the rebranding of Deutsche Asset Management. DIMA provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to various institutional clients. They also provide investment advisory services for its municipal bond strategies through wrap fee programs. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Alfred Club, Inc.
 Alfred Club, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Alfred Club, Inc. provides a concierge service that manages weekly personal needs from third-party vendors such as dry cleaning, grocery shopping, and pick up cleaning services. Its platform enables users to automatically schedule, manage, and have household chores and other errands performed on their behalf. The company was founded by Marcela Sapone and Jessica Beck and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| METLIFE, INC. | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Stride Health, Inc.
 Stride Health, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Stride Health, Inc. engages in provision of health insurance recommendation engine, tuned, and tailored to the lives of individual consumers. It is a consumer health insurance recommendation engine which translates health insurance into a language everybody can understand. The company was founded by Noah Lang and Matt Bunter in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
Illinois Venture Capital Association
 Illinois Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Illinois Venture Capital Association engages in providing services such as education, networking, industry events, roundtable discussions and government lobbying. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
RREEF America LLC
 RREEF America LLC Investment ManagersFinance RREEF America LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a direct subsidiary of RoPro US Holding, Inc., ultimately owned by Deutsche Bank AG (ETR: DBK), a publicly held banking corporation organized under the laws of Germany. RREEF provides investment and advisory services to funds and institutional clients on a discretionary and non-discretionary basis. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Morningstar, Inc. (Research)
 Morningstar, Inc. (Research) Investment ManagersFinance Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Sidoti & Co. LLC
 Sidoti & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Sidoti & Co. LLC (S&C) is a registered broker and equity research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Sidoti Holding Co. LLC and was founded in 1999. S&C provides research exclusively to institutional investors. The firm covers the following sectors: housing, retail, basic industries, technology, business services, capital goods, automotive, computer software, regional banking, telecommunications, entertainment, healthcare and consumer products. Their analysts conduct their own due diligence which includes visiting companies and meeting with operating and financial management. In addition, the firm's analysts focus on fundamentals, particularly cash flow from operations and EPS. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
| Washington University in St. Louis | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
KKR Financial Advisors LLC
 KKR Financial Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of KKR & Co., Inc., KKR Financial Advisors LLC is a company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Kellwood Co. LLC
 Kellwood Co. LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Kellwood Co. LLC designs, manufactures and markets clothing apparel and accessories. It operates through the following brands: Jolt, Rewind, My Michelle, My Michelle Girls, and Democracy. Its products include casual wear, jeans, jackets, dresses, swimwear, and sportswear. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA. | Apparel/Footwear | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 18 |
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Communications | 5 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 260 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 125 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 82 |
| Private Equity Investor | 71 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 40 |
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| Mamoon Hamid | 34 |
| Virgis Colbert | 32 |
| Alex Rampell | 27 |
| Ernest O'Neal | 27 |
| James R. Davis | 27 |
| David Grain | 24 |
| Edith Cooper | 24 |
| Constance Freedman | 19 |
| Franklin Raines | 18 |
| Michael Polansky | 16 |
| Steven Wheelwright | 14 |
| Mark Gudiksen | 14 |
| Raghav Nayar | 14 |
| Alex Scherbakovsky | 13 |
| Cleveland Christophe | 13 |
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