Megan Jordan

Joyent, Inc. engages in the design and development of cloud computing and systems software. It offers data services platform that computes and analyzes capabilities. The firm's Manta solution provides robust, scalable and portable object storage, with integrated server-less computing. The company was founded by David P. Young, Brian A. Brown and Jason A. Hoffman in 2004 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Grovara LLC operates as a B2B global marketplace. It distributes organic and natural food and beverage products with international retailers. The company was founded by Peter Groverman and Abu Kamara in 2010 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

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.

The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame, Inc. promotes and develops amateur football games. It also tabulates and disseminates the weekly standings for college football's bowl championship series. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Morristown, NJ.

NextUp Technologies, LLC. is a private company based in Clemmons, NC. The company was founded by Ken White.

The Churchill Club is a technology forum based in San Jose, CA. The non-profit company operates as a platform for upcoming technology events. The company was founded by Richard P. Karlgaard, Anthony B. Perkins.

CFA Society of San Francisco provides educational services. It offers a multi-review course which provides structured, classroom-based approach to preparing for the examination. The firm focuses on the assigned materials in the study guides from CFA Institute, with an emphasis on the Learning Outcome Statements (LOS). The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

HighTower Advisors LLC (HighTower) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has offices throughout the US. The firm was founded in 2008 by Elliot Weissbluth, Peter (Todd) Lyon, and Eugene Lerner. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Hightower Holding LLC. HighTower provides investment advisory services to institutions (which include ERISA), and ultra-high and high net worth individuals.

CUX, Inc. provides cloud guided learning solutions through virtual learning communities. Its virtual learning communities integrate social media, cloud computing and mobile technologies. The company was founded by Jeanne C. Meister in 1997 and is headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA.

SharesPost, Inc. provides private securities investments services. It offers buying and selling private securities, and liquidity programs for companies. The company was founded by Greg B. Brogger in January 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Curious Corp. operates as a management consulting company. The company is headquartered in Moorestown, NJ.

H I Solutions, Inc. provides innovative and cost-effective solutions for building energy management needs. The American company engineer computer-based automation systems for various facilities, including industrial, commercial, office, retail, educational, and health-care facilities. The private company's Field Commander Building Automation System can be scaled for any scope or situation, whether it's a small retail establishment or a multiple-building campus. H I Solutions is headquartered outside of the United States, and they have a network of independent distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and National Accounts. The company was founded in 1974 by John E. Parker, who has been the CEO since then.

Fullbridge, Inc. provides real job training and business education programs. It offers a mix of individualized coaching, a responsive web platform and smart content. The company develops a suite of vertical business-to-business programs for law firms, consulting firms, financial firms, service organizations, universities, and corporations. The company was founded by Peter W. Olson and Candice Carpenter Olson in 2009 and is headquartered Boston, MA.

GSV Asset Management LLC (GSVAM) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Woodside, California. The firm was founded in 2010 by Stephen Bard and Michael Moe. Formerly known as NeXt Asset Management LLC, GSVAM provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and institutional clients.

The Center for Education Reform provides educational support services to expand educational opportunities. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

GSV Ventures Management LLC (GSV Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of GSV Asset Management LLC founded in 2016 by Moe Michael Cohn. The firm headquartered in San Francisco, California.

BizEquity LLC engages in provision of online business evaluation software for small and medium businesses. It offers business valuation, advisor office, accountant office, and banker office. The company was founded by Michael M. Carter in 2011 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

SPBRX, Inc. provides clean technology services. It is an investment fund dedicated to financing sustainability projects where budgets or other restrictions limit the client. The firm focuses on funding solutions for energy efficiency, fuel efficiency, water conservation and waste recycling. The company was founded by Tom earl Cain and John Denniston in 2014 and is headquartered in Woodside, CA.

LEAP Innovations operates as a non-profit organization that connects innovation and education to reinvent the one-size-fits-all system and transform the way kids learn. It works directly with educators and innovators to discover, pilot, and scale personalized learning technologies and practices in the classroom and beyond. The company was founded by Phyllis Lockett in April 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Whittle Schools & Studios operates as a school. The private company is based in Washington.

ASU GSV Summit is an annual event that brings together educators, investors, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from around the world to innovate the future of education for all. The private company is based in San Diego, CA. The event is focused on technology innovation in digital learning and workforce skills. The summit was started in 2010 as a collaboration between Arizona State University (ASU) and Silicon Valley (GSV). The event connects leading minds around digital learning and workforce skills to ensure a new era in which all people have equal access to the future. The company was founded in 2010 by Michael Thomas Moe, Deborah H. Quazzo.

Secured2 Corp. develops cyber security software applications. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded in 2009 by Daren Richard Klum and Mark Hansen. Daren Richard Klum has been the CEO since 2009.

Ozy Media, Inc. operates a daily news and culture site. The firm specializes on providing news and information about people, places, trends, ideas, and opinions. The company was founded by Samir Rao and Carlos Watson on November 8, 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

ClassDojo, Inc. operates as behavior management software platform. It offers classdojo, a platform that enables teachers to improve students' behavior by giving students real-time feedback using a smartphone or laptop. The company was founded by Usamah Chaudhary and Liam Don in August 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Bookclub.com, Inc. provides book discussions lead by the authors. The company was founded by David Blake and Eric Sharp and is headquartered in Alpine, UT.

HighTower Holding LLC operates as a holding company with interest in the securities and financial industry. It provides financial planning, institutional consulting, and wealth management services. The company was founded by Elliot S. Weissbluth, Andrew Kornreich, and Larry Koehler in 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.