Ray Hespen

Inanovate, Inc. provides protein screening services. Its product include Bio-ID, a multiplexed protein quantification platform which, in real-time, measures protein concentrations from matrices. The company was founded by David Alexander Ure and David J Arslanian in 2007 and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.

Fusion Specialties, Inc. manufactures mannequins, fixtures, and decorative products. It provides custom design, value engineering, and manufacturing services. The company was founded by James Talaric in 1986 and is headquartered in Lafayette, CO.

ServiceTrade, Inc. is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) company that provides cloud-based field service management software for commercial service contractors. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Durham, NC, with subsidiaries in the United States. ServiceTrade's mobile and web applications streamline service operations, improve efficiency, and increase revenue for contractors. The company serves over 1,300 commercial contractors and has been trusted by more than 800 contractors to run their service business. ServiceTrade's software helps contractors work from home and adhere to social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis. The company provides online training and continuing education to keep field service management technicians, admins, and office staff operating efficiently and consistently. The CEO of ServiceTrade is Billy Marshall.

FC Capital Management LLC (Frontier Growth) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Andrew Lindner and Richard Maclean. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Prism Capital Corp (Prism Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Robert Finkel and Blaine Crissman. The firm is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois.

IGLOO, Inc. develops and sells enterprise software solutions. It offers Intranet applications for social Intranets, corporate communications, marketing asset management, sales enablement, and project team collaborations; corporate Intranet, marketing portals, extranet applications, and social extranets; and applications for project teams. The company was founded by Dan Latendre in 2003 and is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada.

talentReef, Inc. provides recruiting and talent management system solutions. It enables companies to manage HR operations in a unified system which includes recruiting, assessments, background checks, hiring, on-boarding, WOTC processing, training and LMS, performance management, and succession planning. The firm delivers its solutions to small, mid-market and large enterprises in software-as-a-service subscription model. The company was founded by Rinart Pepa in 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Badlands Capital LLC (Badlands Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2011 by Blaine Crissman. The firm is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

South Dakota Equity Partners (South Dakota Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2015. The firm is headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Quorum Analytics, Inc. provides computer software solutioins. It offers legislative, regulatory tracking, grassroots advocacy and stakeholder engagement. The company was founded by Alex Wirth and Jonathan Marks in 2014 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

GenPro Energy Solutions LLC is an energy service organization that specializes in solar and energy-efficient technologies. The company is based in Piedmont, SD. The company partner with businesses, municipalities, utilities, and governments on various projects, including utility-grade solar energy farms and energy-efficient lighting systems. The company has a fully certified solar design team and currently serve over 200 energy-related dealers. GenPro offers LED lighting retrofits, controls, and solar energy solutions. The company was founded in South Dakota in 2003 by David Patterson and Dwight Patterson, with Dwight Patterson serving as the CEO since then.

Wealthbox is a CRM technology designed for financial advisors that was launched in 2014. The platform is integrated with leading custodians and wealth-tech partners, and is known for its modern product design and intuitive user experience. The collaborative workspace technology allows financial advisors, enterprise RIA firms, and broker-dealers to manage client relationships and streamline operations to grow their practices. Wealthbox is owned and operated by Starburst Labs, Inc., with offices in Providence. The company was founded by Daniel Ferranti and John Rourke, with John Rourke serving as CEO since incorporation.