Ellen Chen
Founder at Mendocino Farms LLC
Network origin in Ellen Chen first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of California San Diego
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 113 |
California Restaurant Association
 California Restaurant Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Restaurant Association supports california restaurant and hospitality industry. It offers restaurant resources and insurance and government affairs services. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 61 |
Vibrant Ventures LLC
 Vibrant Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Vibrant Ventures LLC (Vibrant Ventures) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.
6
| Private Company | Investment Managers | 6 |
Mendocino Farms LLC
 Mendocino Farms LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Mendocino Farms LLC owns and operates a chain of restaurants, which provides sandwiches and salads. Its products include chocolate chips, oatmeal chocolates, chipotle barbecue chicken, smoked goudas, pickled red onions, turkey meatball lollipops, romaine lettuces, and red pepper compotes. The company was founded by Mario Del Pero in December 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
4
| Holding Company | Restaurants | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ellen Chen via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Alanex Corp.
 Alanex Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Pfizer Inc., Alanex Corp. is a company that develops pharmaceutical products. The company is based in San Diego, CA. Alanex was acquired by Agouron Pharmaceuticals LLC on May 23, 1997 for $63 million. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| AMERICAN STATES WATER COMPANY | Water Utilities | Director/Board Member | |
Associated Microbreweries Ltd.
 Associated Microbreweries Ltd. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Associated Microbreweries Ltd. sells beer and beverages. It also operates restaurants located in San Diego, La Jolla, Sorrento Mesa, Carlsbad, Costa Mesa, and Universal City. The company was founded in 1989 by Christopher W. Cramer and Matthew H. Rattner on February 2, 1989 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Food Distributors | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Saratoga Research & Investment Management
 Saratoga Research & Investment Management Investment ManagersFinance Saratoga Research & Investment Management (SaratogaRIM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Saratoga, California. The firm was founded by Kevin Tanner in 1995. SaratogaRIM manages separately managed accounts for high-net-worth individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, endowments and foundations across the US. They also oversee investment models on model delivery platforms across the US and Canada. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Lazy Dog Restaurants LLC
 Lazy Dog Restaurants LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Lazy Dog Restaurants LLC operates restaurants. The firm offers salads, sandwiches, burgers, soups, bowls, noodles, fish, and meat and chicken. The company was founded by Christopher S. Simms, Stephen Gilchrist Glover, Gabriel Caliendo and Roshan Mendis in 2003 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
Protein Bar, Inc.
 Protein Bar, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Protein Bar, Inc. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
| ZOE'S KITCHEN INC | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| San Diego State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The California State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Texas A&M University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Kentucky | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Moscow State University Lomonosov | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
PINT, Inc.
 PINT, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services PINT, Inc. provides web development services. It provides web site design and web application development services. It also offers online marketing, consulting and hosting services. It serves to the Verizon, Mor, biogen idec, US San Diego, Omnicell, SteadyMed and ipc. The firm also serves consumer companies, financial services firms and educational institutions. The company was founded by Thomas Powell and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
California Chamber of Commerce
 California Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce organization. The non-profit company is based in Sacramento, CA. The CEO of the company is Allan Zaremberg. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Pfizer (La Jolla)
 Pfizer (La Jolla) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Pfizer Inc., Pfizer (La Jolla) is a company that provides research services. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The company was founded by Michael R. Jirousek. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Pollo Campero SA
 Pollo Campero SA RestaurantsConsumer Services Pollo Campero SA operates as a fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in serving flavorful chicken meals. The company was founded by Dionisio Gutierrez Mayorga and is headquartered in Guatemala. | Restaurants | Chief Operating Officer | |
Zoe's Kitchen USA LLC
 Zoe's Kitchen USA LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Zoe's Kitchen USA LLC provides catering services. Its menu consist of Mediterranean-inspired dishes which include salads and sandwiches. The firm operates restaurants in Florida, Columbia, Georgia, New Jersey and Virginia. The company was founded by Marcus Cassimus and Zoë Cassimus in 1995 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Cheesecake Factory Restaurants, Inc. | President Chief Operating Officer | ||
Achieve Internet, Inc.
 Achieve Internet, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Achieve Internet, Inc. provides information technology services. It offers enterprise drupal architecture, integration and module customization including social networking features with localization and mobile content delivery. The company was founded by Ronald P. Huber in 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Information Technology Services | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
California Manufacturers & Technology Association
 California Manufacturers & Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Manufacturers & Technology Association operates as an association of manufacturers. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Macro Risk Advisors LLC
 Macro Risk Advisors LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 2008 by Dean Curnutt, Macro Risk Advisors LLC is a derivatives strategy and transaction execution firm located in New York City. The firm specializes in generating trade ideas and providing financial market intelligence to institutional investors. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Institutional Sales | |
Father Joe's Villages Auto
 Father Joe's Villages Auto Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Father Joe's Villages Auto is an American company that helps the homeless population in San Diego. The non-profit company provides housing, volunteer opportunities, training, and medical care to those in need. The company's mission is to help their homeless neighbors shine and improve their quality of life. The company operates under the principle of "Neighbor Helping Neighbor." | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
| ATHERONOVA INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
| Parentella, Inc. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | ||
| The Pfizer Incubator LLC | President | ||
| Skewes Family LP | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Maxwell Asset Management LLC (Private Equity)
 Maxwell Asset Management LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Maxwell Asset Management LLC /Private Equity/ (Maxwell Asset Management) is the private equity and venture capital subsidiary of Maxwell Capital Group LLC. The firm was founded by Dmitry Popov in 2008. It is headquartered in Moscow, Russia with an additional office in Boston, USA. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Speed Vision Technologies, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
OncoTartis LLC
 OncoTartis LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Oncotartis LLC engages in the development of anti-cancer drugs. It develops drugs to treat prostrate and breast cancer, melanoma, leukemia and lymphoma. The company was founded by Alexander Polinsky, Andrei Gudkov, and Olga Chernova in 2011 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Biotechnology | Chief Executive Officer | |
SusieCakes LLC
 SusieCakes LLC Food RetailRetail Trade SusieCakes LLC owns and operates bakery stores. It offers cakes, frosted sugar cookies, sandwiches, chocolates, breads, pastries, desserts, muffins, glazes, icing, and toppings. The firm provides its services to the weddings, corporate events, parties, and catering. The company was founded by Houston Striggow and Susan Sarich in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
Cornerstone Macro LLC
 Cornerstone Macro LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Piper Sandler Cos., Cornerstone Macro LLC is a company that provides investment research. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded in 2013 by Roberto Perli, Nancy R. Lazar, Francois Trahan. | Investment Managers | Trading-Equity | |
HSV Holdings LLC
 HSV Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance HSV Holdings LLC (Indicator Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Geoffrey T. Bernstein, Ben F. Luntz and Jonathan M. Struhl. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| HOUR LOOP, INC. | Internet Retail | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
LDR Holdings LLC
 LDR Holdings LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services LDR Holdings LLC engages in restaurants business. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center
 Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Wedgewood Wedding & Banquet Center provides wedding and banquet services. The firm specializes in all-inclusive, completely customizable packaged events across California, as well as in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Boulder. Its services include events-from weddings and receptions to holiday parties, corporate events, and golf tournaments. The company was founded by John Zaruka in 1986 and is headquartered in Fallbrook, CA. | Real Estate Development | Chief Executive Officer | |
Z Golf Food & Beverage Service LLC
 Z Golf Food & Beverage Service LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Z Golf Food & Beverage Service LLC helps venues increase their operation and food & beverage profitability by joining their family of venues. The private company is based in Temecula, CA and was founded in 1986 by Linda Luanne Zaruka and John Zaruka. The company offers a curated selection of wedding venues and locations to fit the needs of unique events. Bill Zaruka has been the CEO of the company since 2001. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer |
Statistics
International
| United States | 45 |
| Russia | 3 |
| Guatemala | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Finance | 11 |
| Health Technology | 6 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Commercial Services | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 115 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 76 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 43 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 39 |
| Founder | 36 |
Most connected contacts
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| Scott M. Kaufman | 22 |
| Eric Kroll | 17 |
| Caroline Winn | 14 |
| Phillip Gay | 13 |
| Alexander Polinsky | 13 |
| Allison Long Pettine | 12 |
| Russell Bendel | 10 |
| Russ Allen | 9 |
| Michael A. Morton | 8 |
| Aaron S. Noveshen | 8 |
| Michael Wang | 8 |
| Twine Nancy | 8 |
| Ronald L. Graham | 8 |
| Frederick Glick | 8 |
| Han Chen | 7 |
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