Raja Ramachandran

SignalFire Management Services LLC (Signalfire) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Christopher W. Farmer and Ilya Kirnos. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Pacific Community Ventures LLC (PCV) is a private equity firm founded in 1999. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Aspen Institute operates an institution that fosters leadership skills and open-minded dialogue. It conducts seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote nonpartisan inquiry. The company was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center located in downtown San Jose, CA. The non-profit company offers hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences to inspire innovation and problem-solving skills in people of all ages. The company is committed to providing immersive STEM experiences for learners and educators through their exhibits, IMAX films, and signature programs like The Tech Challenge. The Bowers Institute also offers online resources and workshops to teach educators about new advances in STEM teaching. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau and David S. Lee.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

CoinTent, Inc. provides digital wallet services that allow consumers to purchase individual pieces of content. It allows consumers to purchase articles, videos, blog posts, guides, recipes, etc. from a publisher’s Website. The firm's solution also provides analytics, including consumer insights for publishers. The company was founded in October 2013 by Bradley Ross, Bigi Lui and Kendra Gibbons and is headquartered in San Fransicso, CA.

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

SHINE Technologies LLC manufactures radioisotopes for nuclear medicine. Its products include Molybdenum-99, Iodine-131, Iodine-125, and Xenon-133. The company was founded by Gregory R. Piefer and is headquartered in Monona, WI.

3com Megahertz Corp. provides voice and data networking products and services. The company was founded by Robert M. Metcalfe, Howard S. Charney and John P. Marshall in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

Peninsula Open Space Trust is a private company that aims to protect local lands and promote the connection between people and nature. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company offers various events such as hikes and film screenings, and also accept donations.

Technorati, Inc. operates as a blog search engine and directory. It provides an advertising network, a social rich media technology platform and web properties. The firm serves to the publishers and marketers. The company was founded in 2002 by David L. Sifry and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

ActiveVideo Networks, Inc. provides a web-based programming platform. It offers CloudTV, a cloud-based software platform that enables service providers, and content aggregators to virtualize CPE functions in the cloud for the purposes of delivering next-generation user interfaces, online content, and interactive advertising for television to set-tops and connected devices. The company was founded by Leo W. Hoarty in 1988 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc., Gloss.com, Inc. retails beauty products online. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company was founded by Richard L. Dickson. Gloss.com was acquired by The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc. on November 15, 2000.

CBF Networks, Inc. provides mobile network back haul services. It develops a transformational solution that enables the acceleration of next generation mobile services. The firm provides wireless transport solutions for mobile network operators and Ethernet backhaul providers. It offers Fast intelligent Backhaul Routing, a technology solution that integrates microwave technology with carrier-grade data networking features; wireless fiber extensions; and Any Line Of Sight, a fusion of bleeding edge radio technology and high performance networking solution. The company was founded by Kevin J. Duffy and Kevin J. Negus and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Qualcomm Atheros, Inc. provides wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The company was founded in May 1998 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Cyphort, Inc. provides advanced threat protection solutions against next generation malware. Its next generation platform is designed with multiple capabilities to enhance their organization's security posture with its single-pane-of-glass interface and API integration, the Cyphort Solution detects advanced malware, prioritizes remediation, and automates containment of cyber threats. The company was founded by James S. Binder, Ali Golshan, Fengmin Gong and Robert de Monts in 2010 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

SiBEAM is a privately-held fabless semiconductor company and founding member of the WirelessHD™ Consortium. A pioneer in developing intelligent millimeter wave technologies for wireless communications, SiBEAM is the first to build 60GHz chipsets using standard CMOS technology. The first applications for the company's innovative technology are based on the WirelessHD™ specification for home multimedia content delivery and A/V connectivity. SiBEAM is a global leader in driving the architecture and semiconductor implementation for the distribution and presentation of high-definition content in the consumer electronics and personal computing markets. Solutions for wireless personal area networks (WPAN) and WLAN automotive will follow. The company is actively involved in organizations leading the next-generation of digital home connectivity, including IEEE, CEA and MPAA The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in San Diego, Seoul and Tokyo.

Transphorm, Inc. provides power conversion modules. It simplifies the design and manufacturing of motor drives, power supplies and inverters for solar panels and electric vehicles. Transphorm designs and delivers its power conversion devices and modules from material technology and device fabrication to circuit design and module assembly. The company was founded by Umesh K. Mishra and Primit A. Parikh in 2007 and is headquartered in Goleta, CA.

The Trilateral Commission operates a business policy-oriented forum.

UNOW, Inc. provides competency-based learning platform. It operates online and self-paced universities that offer associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. The company was founded by David Meyer and Eugene V. Wade Jr. in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Re Image Group provides new technologies to drive innovation in both the public and private sectors. The American company was founded by Peter Hirshberg and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Prematics, Inc. provides healthcare information technology services. The company was founded in 2005 by Scott Puritz and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Chanel, Inc. manufactures and supplies fragrance and beauty products for women. It offers skincare products, makeup products, eyewear, watches, fine jewelry, and fashion products. The company sells its products through department stores and specialty stores; its boutiques; and online. Chanel was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

American Swiss Foundation operates as a non-profit organization that preserves and strengthen the friendship between the United States and Switzerland. It promotes its main program called young leaders conference that is annually held in Switzerland. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in New York, NY.