Erik Peterson

PGIM, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. The firm was founded in 1984 and is a direct subsidiary of PGIM Holding Co. LLC, ultimately owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU). PGIM provides institutional clients with investment solutions worldwide. It is comprised of autonomous asset management businesses each specializing in a particular asset class with a focused investment approach: PGIM Institutional Advisory & Solutions (provides advisory services to institutional clients located in the US and outside of the US), PGIM Fixed Income (an adviser primarily focused on public fixed income investments), PGIM Real Estate (a provider of real estate investment advisory services) and PGIM Capital Group (a private fixed income investment adviser, also known as Prudential Capital Group).

Sybase, Inc. engages in the development and provision of mobile and wireless software solutions for data integration. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Wesco Financial Corp. provides business insurance, equipment rental and leasing services. The company was founded on March 19, 1959 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Wind River Systems, Inc. provides embedded and mobile software solutions. It offers operating systems, Wind River Helix Chassis, intelligent device platforms, network infrastructure, and Wind River Helix cloud. The company was founded by Jerry L. Fiddler in 1981 and is headquartered in Alameda, CA.

Molecular Simulations, Inc. is a provider of predictive modeling software. The company is based in San Diego, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Stephen L. Mayo. Molecular Simulations was acquired by BIOVIA, Inc., part of Dassault Systèmes SA from April 30, 2014 on June 12, 1998 for $119.85 million.

Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC (Hotchkis & Wiley) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of HWCap Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Warren A. Stephens Trust. They provide investment advisory services to institutional and individual investors. Hotchkis & Wiley is a signatory to the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).

Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP (GSAMLP) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of GSAM Holdings LLC, and their ultimate parent is Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). Founded in 1988, GSAMLP provides investment solutions to a range of individual and institutional investors worldwide.

Part of BlackRock, Inc., Merrill Lynch Investment Managers LP is a private company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Plainsboro, NJ.

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.

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

The Column Group LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Peter Svennilson. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco.

Jet Propulsion Laboratory operates a national research facility. It is a federally funded research and development center. The firm specializes in robotic space and Earth science missions. The company was founded by Frank Malina, Ed Forman, and Jack Parsons on October 31, 1936 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

MSD Pharma (Singapore) Pte Ltd. engages in medical research. The firm specializes in cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal, dermatology and oncology areas. The company is headquartered in Singapore

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Museum of Natural History is a scientific and cultural institution. Its exhibitions and scientific collections, which serve as a field guide to the people and present a panorama of the world's cultures. The company was founded by Albert Smith Bickmore, William E. Dodge, Jr., Theodore Roosevelt, Sr., Joseph Choate and J. Pierpont Morgan on April 6, 1869 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mission Bay Capital Management Inc (Mission Bay Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Gideon Hixon Ventures (Gideon Hixon) is an venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Eric Hixon. The firm is headquartered in Summerland, California.

SNUPI Technologies, Inc. provides sensor networks and home health monitoring services. It is a sensor and services company for the connected home. Its patented technology provides homeowners unsurpassed coverage and sensor longevity for environmental hazard protection. The firm offers Wally rapid response services. The company was founded by Jeremy A. Jaech, Shwetak Naren Patel, Gabe A. Cohn and Matthew S. Reynolds in May 2012 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Arden Road Investments LLC operates as a venture capital firm. The private company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Eyevensys SAS develops non-viral gene therapy process for the treatment of ocular illnesses. The firm's process enables prolonged production of all therapeutic proteins through electrotransfer. Its product, the single-used device is designed for treating ocular illnesses. The company was founded by Francine Behar-Cohen on December 8, 2008 and is headquartered in Paris, France.

Regional Plan Association for New York is a non-profit organization that focuses on improving the tri-state region's future. Recently, the non-profit company commented on the US Army Corps of Engineers' Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Tier 1 Environmental Impact Statement for the NY-NJ Harbor and Tributaries Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study. The company is based in New York, NY, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's Transportation program aims to enhance the region's network of railways, roads, airports, and ports. Additionally, the company is celebrating its Centennial Gala and Exhibition, which highlights a century of research, planning, and advocacy for the tri-state region.

Hixon Properties, Inc. is a real estate investment company that operates in the United States. The private company is based in San Antonio, TX and has subsidiaries in the country.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The Society of Actuaries is an organization that provides research and industry news on various topics such as health care, predictive analytics, climate change, risk management, life insurance, modeling, pension and retirement, public policy, law and regulation. The private company is based in Schaumburg, IL. The company aims to help individuals advance their careers.

Indi Molecular, Inc. is a life sciences company that develops a synthetic class of diagnostic and therapeutic agents with antibody-like properties: protein-catalyzed capture agents. It offers products used by physicians and patients to manage complex and serious diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. The company was founded by Michael Phelps, Albert A. Luderer, Leroy E. Hood, and Jim Heath in 2013 and is headquartered in Culver City, CA.