Chuck Dietrich

Fooda, Inc. provides food technology platform that connects restaurants to people while at work. The firm has a network of local businesses and provides its services to groups such as schools, corporations, organizations and residential communities. Fooda offers its services via on-site locations as well as mobile and web-based technology. The company was founded by Orazio Buzza and Vip Sandhir in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tock LLC engages in the development of software platform for restaurants. It enables restaurants to create and manage bookings. The company was founded by Nick Kokonas, Grant Achatz, and Brian W. Fitzpatrick in December 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

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.

Connector Service Corp. provides electroplating services to the interconnect industry. Its products include ferrous alloy, non ferrous, iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and bronze plate. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Valor Management LLC (Valor Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Antonio Jose Gracias. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Astral Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets, and distributes consumer products in the health and beauty category into diverse retail channels. It provides skincare, body care, makeup formulations, as well as mineral-based makeup and skin care products to consumers, dermatologists, aestheticians, and plastic surgeons. The firm also offers seafood, steaks, and gourmet foods, including seafood delicac6ies, crab cakes, gourmet seafood soups, seafood pizzas, and shrimps. The company was founded by Christie Cohen, Margie Kauffman, and Ron Kauffman in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Chicago Children's Museum operates a museum for children. It offers exhibits and activities that provide sensory attraction and educational content on science, math, visual and performing arts, and health. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Sizzling Platter LLC owns and operates restaurants. Its brands include Little Caesars, Dunkin Donuts, Sixxler and Red Robin. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Murray, UT.

GoBrands, Inc. provides online platform for on-demand retail and delivery of range of products from college essentials, party supplies, and smoking accessories to snacks, frozen foods, and household essentials. The company was founded by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev in 2013 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Keenwawa, Inc. operates as a fast food restaurant. The firm’s restaurants provide breakfast bowls, lunch and dinner bowls, sides and beverages. The company was founded by Scott Drumond and Timothy W. Young in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. engages in the provision of urban indoor farming technology. It offers farmer technology platform and next-gen farmer training program. The company was founded by Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs in 2016 and is headquartered in the Brooklyn, NY.

MONO Creators, Inc. designs and distributes instrument cases, straps, and accessories for musicians. Its products include packs/bags/briefcases, dj/beatmaker bags, laptop/ipad sleeves, wallets, guitar/bass cases, guitar straps, pedalboard , drum cases, keyboard cases, and ukulele cases. The company was founded by Daniel Kushner in 2007 and is headquartered in Larkspur, CA.

Part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., Wow Bao LLC is a fast-casual Asian concept that offers steamed bao, potstickers, dumplings, rice and noodle bowls, soups, salads, and specialty drinks. The company is based in Chicago, IL, and was founded in 2003. The company has a fun and upbeat vibe, focusing on fresh, healthier, and quality menu options with an unparalleled speed of service. Wow Bao has revolutionized the way diners interact with restaurants by incorporating innovative technology, including self-ordering kiosks, mobile ordering, and animated personalized cubbies in several locations. Geoff Alexander has been the CEO of the company since 2017.

Rarefied Atmosphere, Inc. is engaged in providing streaming TV services. It serves to the bars, restaurants, medical offices, hotels, airlines, casinos, and break rooms. The company was founded by Leo Resig and John Resig and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Spero Foods, Inc. operates online food store. It offers cheese, scramblit, and cookit. The company was founded by Phaedra Randolph in 2016 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA.

Misfits Market, Inc. provides and sells edible but visually imperfect organic produce. It offers fruit and vegetable products. The company was founded by Abhi Ramesh and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.