Celeste Ford

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Vistage International, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources consulting services. It offers executive leadership programs and business coaching to chief executives and business leaders. It also provides chief executive leadership, small business training, key executive coaching, trusted advisor executive, and inside leadership development programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Bellatore Financial, Inc. (Bellatore) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California. The firm was founded by Al Steele in 2007 and is principally owned by Bella Fund Holdings, Inc. Bellatore provides asset management services to select financial advisory businesses across the US.

QuakeFinder LLC operates as a humanitarian research project of aerospace engineering firm. It develops technology for the detection and analysis of electromagnetic earthquake precursors to produce earthquake forecasts based on sound scientific theory and practice. The company was founded by Tom Bleier and Celeste Volz Ford in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

CHG Group, Inc. provides metal coating services. The company was is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

SpiderOak, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-based data management software. Its products include One, Groups, Enterprise, Semaphor and Encryptr. The company was founded by Alan Fairless and Ethan Oberman in 2007 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Illuminate Management LLC (Illuminate Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Cindy B. Padnos. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Part of Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, Seagate Federal, Inc. creates data-management solutions for federal agencies. The company is based in Herndon, VA. Seagate Federal's highly secure, top-performing, and affordable data management solutions utilize a robust supply chain of components, storage devices, and file systems. The company's proven technology adheres to strict government mandates while spearheading advancements in the field of security.

Iris Automation, Inc. develops computer vision systems that can make unmanned aerial vehicles, and eventually other robotics and vehicles, truly autonomous. The company was founded by Alexander Harmsen and James Howard and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Stellar Ventures Management LLC (Stellar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by David Anderman. The firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California.