Maurice Blanks
Founder at Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
Network origin in Maurice Blanks first degree
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University of Illinois
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 483 |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 68 |
Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc.
Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Blu Dot Design & Manufacturing, Inc. designs and manufactures modern furniture and furnishings. It offers console tables, rugs, storage, accessories, desks, beds and shelves. The company was founded in 1997 by Maurice Blanks, John Christakos and Charles Lazor and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Holding Company | Home Furnishings | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Maurice Blanks via their personal network
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The Minnesota Opera Co.
The Minnesota Opera Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Minnesota Opera Co. engages in the production of live music entertainment. The company was founded by Dominick Argento in 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
The Minneapolis Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation Financial ConglomeratesFinance The Minneapolis Foundation operates as a community foundations. The company was founded by E. L. Carpenter, F. M. Prince, Elbridge C. Cooke, F. A. Chamberlain, and Hovey C. Clarke in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
University of Minnesota Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Greater Twin Cities United Way
Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
YWCA of Minneapolis
YWCA of Minneapolis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services YWCA of Minneapolis provides community based services for woman. It strives every day to achieve race and gender equity, economic independence for women, respect for diverse cultures, a place where children and youth thrive and a community that is vibrant and healthy. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Walker Art Center
The Walker Art Center Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Walker Art Center operates as an art museum in the country. It presents contemporary art by fostering the cross-pollination of the visual, performing, and media arts. The company was founded in 1879 by Thomas Barlow Walker and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Williams College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Musical Instrument Museum
Musical Instrument Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Musical Instrument Museum is an event destination that offers a variety of options for any occasion. The non-profit company is based in Phoenix, AZ. The museum's life-enrichment programs utilize the powerful effects of music for people with dementia, such as stress reduction and stimulation of memories. The museum was founded by Robert J. Ulrich. | Other Consumer Services | Founder Director/Board Member | |
3M COMPANY | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Achieve!Minneapolis
Achieve!Minneapolis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Achieve!Minneapolis provides enrichment opportunities to Minneapolis students. The firm offers program management, program support and additional resources offered to the students, teachers and administrators of the Minneapolis Public Schools. The company is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America Life/Health InsuranceFinance Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America engages in the provision of individual annuities and life insurance products. It operates through the following segments: Individual Annuities, Life, Questar, and Legacy. The Individual Annuities segment includes fixed, fixed-indexed, variable, and variable-indexed annuities that are provided through independent distribution channels made up of agents and registered representatives. The Life segment issues fixed-indexed universal life insurance products, as well as maintains term and whole life in-force blocks that the company no longer sells or distributes. The Questar segment distributes a range of securities products, including mutual funds, variable life insurance, and annuity contracts; and also processes general securities transactions through a clearing arrangement with a third-party provider. The Legacy segment consists of closed blocks of long-term care and special markets products. The company was founded in 1896 and is headquartered in Minneapolis. MN. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Chairman Sales & Marketing | |
Teach For America, Inc.
Teach For America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Teach For America, Inc. provides teachers and educational services to communities. It operates as corps of recent college graduates and professionals of various academic majors and career interests. The company?s corps members commit to teach in urban and rural public schools. The firm also offers early childhood education, math and science, and teach for all initiatives to address needs in education. Teach For America was founded by Wendy Kopp in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York
Allianz Life Insurance Company of New York Life/Health InsuranceFinance Allianz Life Insurance Co. of New York operates as a life insurance company. It operates through the Individual Annuities and Other segments. The Individual Annuities segment provides tax-deferred investment growth and lifetime income opportunities for its customers through fixed, fixed-indexed, variable-indexed, and variable annuities. The Other segment is composed of Life, Long-Term Care, and Special Markets products. The company was founded on September 21, 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Life/Health Insurance | Chairman | |
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a business organization that creates solutions for the betterment of communities and the world. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Suzanne P. Clark. The American company focuses on anticipating, developing, and deploying solutions to current and future challenges. The foundation is dedicated to strengthening long-term competitiveness and educating the public on the conditions necessary for businesses and communities to thrive. The company recently published a report on how businesses develop and evaluate their LGBTQ+ inclusive practices. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director/Board Member | |
Allina Health System, Inc.
Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
US BANCORP | Major Banks | Human Resources Officer | |
ALLIANZ SE | Multi-Line Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lincoln General Insurance Co.
Lincoln General Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Part of ACHP Plc, Lincoln General Insurance Co. is a company that provides property and casualty insurance services. The company is based in York, PA. | Property/Casualty Insurance | Chief Executive Officer | |
Munich Re US Life Corp.
Munich Re US Life Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Part of Münchener Rückversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG, Munich Re US Life Corp. is a company that provides life and annuities. Munich Re US Life Corp. is based in Minneapolis, MN. The CEO of the company is Giguère Marc-André. | Life/Health Insurance | Chief Executive Officer | |
SDL, Inc.
SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of RWS Holdings Plc, SDL, Inc. is a semiconductor and related products manufacturer. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded in 1983 by Hsing Kung. SDL was acquired by Viavi Solutions, Inc. on February 13, 2001 for $13,495.94 million. | Semiconductors | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC. | Information Technology Services | Chief Operating Officer | |
Picarro, Inc.
Picarro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Picarro, Inc. produces real-time, cloud-based gas measurement solutions for the global energy and scientific markets. The company offers isotope analyzers, trace gas analyzers, peripherals, service packages and parts and supplies. The company was founded by Barbara A. Paldus in January 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | Packaged Software | Chief Operating Officer | |
VISTEON CORPORATION | Auto Parts: OEM | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Longbow Research LLC
Longbow Research LLC Investment ManagersFinance Longbow Research LLC is an independent investment research firm headquartered in Independence, Ohio. The firm was founded by David S. MacGregor in 2003 to provide the institutional equity research market with a high quality, independent product, free from the many conflicts of interest that plague bulge-bracket research. Longbow Research provides insights and research coverage on publicly-traded mid-cap companies in the industrial/basic materials, consumer and technology sectors. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Council of Life Insurers
American Council of Life Insurers Life/Health InsuranceFinance The American Council of Life Insurers (ACLI) is a non-profit organization that has been delivering financial security to families for over 175 years. ACLI is based in Washington, and Susan K. Neely has been the CEO of the private company since 2018. With over 90 million families relying on their life insurance and financial protection products, ACLI's fundamental mission is to safeguard people and the things that matter most to them. The organization advocates for public policies that protect consumers while ensuring families have access to information about different choices for retirement security. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc.
America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance America's Health Insurance Plans, Inc. is the national trade association representing the health insurance industry. AHIP's members provide health and supplemental benefits to more than 200 million Americans through employer-sponsored coverage, the individual insurance market, and public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid. AHIP advocates for public policies that expand access to affordable health care coverage to all Americans through a competitive marketplace that fosters choice, quality and innovation. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member | |
AZOA Services Corp. | Chairman | ||
GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Roth & Moore Architects | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Yale University | College/University | Graduate 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 | |
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 | Masters Business Admin | |
Young Womens Christian Association USA
Young Womens Christian Association USA Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Young Womens Christian Association USA operates as a multicultural women's organization. It provides shelters, child care, employment training, job placement, and youth development programs for women. The firm also sponsors racial justice, antiviolence, and human rights advocacy programs. Young Women's Christian Association was founded in 1855 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member | |
The Advertising Research Foundation
The Advertising Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Advertising Research Foundation is a non-profit organization, which engages in creating, curating, and sharing research on media, advertising, and marketing. The firm has 400 members from brand advertisers, agencies, research firms, and media-tech companies. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Gcb LLC | Chief Executive Officer | ||
University of Wisconsin | College/University | Masters Business Admin |
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Germany | 2 |
Nigeria | 2 |
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Consumer Services | 13 |
Finance | 13 |
Commercial Services | 9 |
Health Services | 5 |
Electronic Technology | 3 |
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Corporate Officer/Principal | 112 |
Undergraduate Degree | 43 |
Chairman | 36 |
Founder | 30 |
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