Dan Barnett

UBS Securities LLC is an investment bank and registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 as UBS Warburg LLC. They are a subsidiary of UBS Americas Holding LLC, ultimately held by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG, NYSE: UBS) in Switzerland. UBS Securities is a primary dealer in US Government securities and provides a full range of investment banking services which includes corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, trading and sales, fixed-income, equity research, private banking, underwriting and prime brokerage operations. The firm also provides advisory services and access to capital markets for corporate, institutional, intermediary and alternative asset management clients.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

DSM Capital Partners LLC (DSM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm was founded by Stephen Memishian and Daniel Strickberger in 2001. DSM actively manages growth stock investment portfolios for a wide range of clients, which includes pension plans, foundations and endowments, other institutions, and individual investors.

JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics.

Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors.

AIP LLC (American Industrial Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989. The firm is headquartered in New York City, New York.

Freestone Partners LLC (Freestone Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Jim D. Briggs, George L. Clark, and Mark E. Leyerle. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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

BofA Securities, Inc. is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of NB Holdings Corp., ultimately held by Bank of America Corp. (NYSE: BAC). Headquartered in New York, the firm was founded in 2015 and offers trade execution, trading or brokerage services to institutional clients.

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.

Evercore Group LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a subsidiary of Evercore BD Investco LLC, which is owned by Evercore, Inc. (NYSE: EVR). Evercore Group delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high net worth and institutional investors.

KB Partners LLC (KB Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Keith Bank and Byron Denenberg. The firm is headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois.

The American Council on Germany (ACG) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that was founded in 1952 to strengthen German-American relations. The ACG is based in New York, NY and aims to inform and influence public debate, as well as conversations among American and German opinion leaders and decision-makers. The ACG works across generations to provide a deeper understanding of transatlantic relations, social justice, and inclusion. The organization hosts study tours, conferences, and video discussions on current economic and political issues.

BookSeats, Inc. is an online booking platform that allows users to book event tickets, flights, and hotel packages. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. BookSeats was founded by Joseph DeMarinis and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Asensei, Inc. operates an online platform which provides health wellness and fitness services. The company was founded by, Ross Arnott, Steven Webster, and William Jeffrey Burgar on January 23, 2015 and is headquartered in Greenbrae, CA.

Rebric, Inc. provides software solutions for employment, human resources and recruiting. Its software solutions shortens hire times, improves candidate experience through process, and reduces turnover. The company was founded by Benjamin Neil, Chris Oltyan, and Richard Grote in 2016 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

StatusPro, Inc is an American sports technology company that provides a suite of training and gaming products for coaches, players, and fans. StatusPro is based in Florida and has ties to the NFL and the NFLPA, with its proprietary technology being utilized by NFL teams. The company combines data with augmented, mixed, and virtual reality to revolutionize the way people experience their favorite sport. Almost half of its employees are former athletes, and it is minority-owned and led. The company's investors include notable figures such as LeBron James, Drake, and Jimmy Iovine, as well as investment groups like Greycroft and Verizon Ventures. The company was founded by Troy Jones, Andrew Hawkins, and Ahmad Ishaq, with Troy Jones serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Thoma Bravo LP(Thoma Bravo) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Carl Dee Thoma and Orlando Bravo. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Project 9a Labs, Inc. develops climber-centric platform. It offers Kaya, a climber's application which provides outdoor climbing, guidebook to gym, and training. The company was founded by Austin Lee, Mark Bourguignon, Kimberly Ang, and David Gurman in 2019 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Higher Ground Labs Management LLC (Higher Ground Labs) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Shomik Dutta and Andrew Mclaughlin. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Stadium Live Studios, Inc. is a Canadian company that provides digital platform services for sports fans. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. The company was founded in 2020.

Goss Inc/Uk/ develops a social prediction mobile application platform. The company is based in London, UK.

Thompson Street Capital Managers LLC (Thompson Street Capital) is a private equity subsidiary of Thompson Street Capital Partners LLC, founded in 2000 by James A. Cooper and Peter Finley. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.

Formation Capital LLC (Formation Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1999 by Arnold M. Whitman and Steve Fishman. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

PennantPark Investment Advisers LLC (PennantPark) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Art Penn. The firm is headquartered in Miami, Florida with additional offices in New York, Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles.