Dan Townsend
Director/Board Member at Top Tier Strategic Investment Fund LP
Network origin in Dan Townsend first degree
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The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 468 |
Clemson University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 64 |
Top Tier Capital Partners LLC
 Top Tier Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Top Tier Capital Partners LLC (TTCP) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Philip Paul and David York. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California with additional office in London.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 10 |
New 2nd Capital Advisors
 New 2nd Capital Advisors Investment ManagersFinance New 2nd Capital Advisors LP (New 2nd Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Tjarko Hektor. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 9 |
Top Tier Strategic Investment Fund LP
 Top Tier Strategic Investment Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Top Tier Strategic Investment Fund LP provides investment services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Venture Capital Fund | Investment Managers | 6 |
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Companies connected to Dan Townsend via their personal network
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Cowen & Co. LLC
 Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
JANA Partners LLC
 JANA Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance JANA Partners LLC (JANA) is a hedge fund manager and holding firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Barry Rosenstein in 2001. JANA provides investment advisory services to private investment vehicles and separately managed accounts. Investors include high net-worth and financially sophisticated individuals, institutional investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, banking or thrift institutions, corporations, private and public pension plans, foundations and endowments, fund of funds and government plans. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
VSS Fund Management LLC
 VSS Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance VSS Fund Management LLC (Veronis Suhler Stevenson) is a subsidiary of Veronis Suhler Stevenson LLC, a private equity firm founded in the year 1981 by John J. Veronis and John S Suhler. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
Auerbach Grayson & Co. LLC
 Auerbach Grayson & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1993, Auerbach Grayson & Co. LLC is a broker/dealer/located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of Auerbach Grayson Holdings LLC. Through their worldwide network of broker partners, the firm offers research, execution and clearance in equities, derivatives and fixed-income instruments. They also provide and implements hedging and arbitrage strategies. Auerbach Grayson & Co. is a member of FINRA and the SIPC. They employ bottom-up research to identify undervalued, under-represented and misunderstood companies. The firm covers a broad range of small-cap, mid-cap and emerging market equities. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Institutional Sales | |
G.research LLC
 G.research LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance G.research (formerly known as Gabelli & Co., Inc.) is a registered institutional research and brokerage firm headquartered in Rye, New York and was founded in 1976. The firm is a subsidiary of Gabelli Securities, Inc. and their ultimate parent is GAMCO Investors, Inc. (NYSE: GBL). G.research has an emphasis on small and mid-cap ideas. Their core competencies include aerospace and defense, automotive aftermarket, food and beverage, gaming and lodging, industrials, media, specialty chemicals, telecom and utilities. They publish daily research notes and full reports utilizing their proprietary Private Market Value (PMV) with a Catalyst methodology. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Svelte Medical Systems, Inc.
 Svelte Medical Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Svelte Medical Systems, Inc. develops balloon expandable stents. It offers balloon control band technologies, hybrid stent design and integrated delivery systems. The firm has locations in Brussels, New Providence and Sao Paulo. The company was founded by Robert E. Fischell, David R. Fischell and Tim A. Fischell in 2007 and is headquartered in New Providence, NJ. | Medical Specialties | Sales & Marketing | |
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 Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance 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. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Fixed Income | |
| Boston University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management)
 JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (Investment Management) (JPMC-IM) is the investment management division of JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA, ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM), a global financial services firm. Headquartered in New York City, JPMC-IM provides asset management services for corporations, institutional investors, hedge funds, governments, healthcare organizations, educational institutions and affluent individuals. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Paul Capital Partners LP
 Paul Capital Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1991 by Philip Paul, Paul Capital Partners LP is a private equity firm located in San Francisco with additional offices in New York City, Hong Kong, London, Paris and São Paulo. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Analyst | |
| McGill University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Connecticut College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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 Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| North Carolina State University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
TTBSP LP
 TTBSP LP Investment ManagersFinance TTBSP LP engages in the provision of investment fund. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| TTCP Co-Invest Fund X LP | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Top Tier Venture Velocity Growth Fund LP
 Top Tier Venture Velocity Growth Fund LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Top Tier Capital Partners LLC, Top Tier Venture Velocity Growth Fund LP functions as an investment fund. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Columbia Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
AlpInvest US Holdings LLC
 AlpInvest US Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance AlpInvest Partners, Inc. (AlpInvest) is the New York City private equity subsidiary of Netherlands-based AlpInvest Partners BV, ultimately held by The Carlyle Group LP (NASDAQ: CG). Established in 1999 as NIB Capital Private Equity, the firm became AlpInvest Partners in 2004. They were the first exclusive private equity manager for a public pension fund and invest worldwide across primary funds, secondaries, and direct investment (co-investment) channels, covering the entire private equity spectrum. In addition to the New York office, AlpInvest has offices in Amsterdam, Hong Kong and London. They are a socially responsible investor which works to promote sustainability and governance as an important factor in investment choices. They are a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investments and exclude direct investments in companies that are directly involved in the manufacturing or distribution of products that clearly violate Dutch and relevant international conventions. They also explore sustainability-themed investments. | Investment Managers | Investment Committee Member Private Equity Analyst | |
Growth Catalyst Partners LLC /IL/
 Growth Catalyst Partners LLC /IL/ Investment ManagersFinance Growth Catalyst Partners LLC (Growth Catalyst Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Jim Tenbroek and Scott Peters. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Founder | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CAPRICOR THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director of Finance/CFO | |
The Florida Bar
 The Florida Bar Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Florida Bar operates as professional organization of lawyers. The company is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cordis Cardiology
 Cordis Cardiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Cardinal Health, Inc., Cordis Cardiology engages in development and manufacturing of interventional cardiovascular and endovascular technologies. The company is based in Miami Lakes, FL. The CEO of the company is Shar Matin. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 23 |
| Finance | 19 |
| Health Technology | 4 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
| Industrial Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 358 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 193 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 143 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 93 |
| Chairman | 67 |
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| Paul D. Sonkin | 18 |
| Scott Ostfeld | 16 |
| Scott Peters | 15 |
| Laing Rikkers | 15 |
| David Arthur York | 15 |
| Sophie Lombard | 14 |
| Saurin Dinesh Shah | 14 |
| Phillip A. Bauman | 13 |
| Robert Hazlett | 13 |
| Chris Paldino | 13 |
| Garth Timoll | 13 |
| Ehud A. Gelblum | 13 |
| Steven Gutterman | 13 |
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