Eric Garland

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.

WildTangent, Inc. develops online games application for mobile, tablets, and computers. It offers game distribution and mobile studio and entertainment services. The company was founded by Alex K. St. John in 1998 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

ZEROREZ Franchising Systems, Inc. provides carpet cleaner services. It offers air duct cleaning, area rugs, granite cleaning, hard surface cleaning, mattress cleaning, pet treatment, shower enclosure, stainless steel, tile and grout, and upholstery cleaning. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Draper, UT.

Pictela is a global platform for distributing definition brand content. The platform reaches over 120 million consumers worldwide and supports 1 billion impressions per day. With Pictela, brands can deliver high definition video, photos, text and more. Since launching in 2009 with Disney and American Idol, Pictela has experienced rapid growth with clients across retail, CPG, automotive and entertainment categories. Pictela technology has been certified by Time Inc., The Wall Street Journal, Scripps Networks, Glam Media, Hearst, Rodale, Undertone and Thomson Reuters, among others. Pictela is based in the Flatiron District of New York City, the heart of the New York tech sector. The company is led by senior media and technology executives and backed by prominent venture capital investors.

Parchment LLC is a company that offers a comprehensive platform for learners, academic institutions, and employers to request, verify, and receive transcripts, diplomas, and other credentials. The company is based in Scottsdale, AZ, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company believes that credentials matter in the lifelong journey of a learner and provides a simple and secure way to exchange transcripts, diplomas, certificates, comprehensive learner records, and other credentials. Parchment is the most widely adopted digital credential service, allowing students, learners, academic institutions, and employers to securely order, send, receive, and engage with official credentials such as transcripts, diplomas, or certificates. The company was founded in 2003 by John Reese, Jeffrey M. Harris, Mark N. Cohen, and Matthew L. Pittinsky has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Raine Ventures LLC (Raine Ventures) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of The Raine Group LLC founded in 2010 by Brandon Gardner, Deborah Mei, Joseph Ravitch, John Salter, and Jeff Sine. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Reigning Champs LLC develops data-driven software solutions. It helps coaches and colleges optimize and manage student-athlete enrollment and retention. The company was founded by Luke Zaientz and Russell I. Pillar in June 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Insight Venture Management LLC (Insight Venture Partners) is a private equity and venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Insight Holdings Group LLC founded in 1995 by Jeffrey L. Horing and Jerry Fred Murdock. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Educational Testing Service, Inc. engages in the provision of educational and professional testing services. The firm designs, develops, and implements customized assessment systems and support services to advance learning worldwide. It also provides services in the area of research, assessment development, test administration, test scoring, as well as instructional products and services. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP provides legal services. It counsels clients in litigation, corporate and tax, intellectual property and restructuring matters. The firm offers intellectual property, antitrust and competition, international trade and national security, real estate and tax, benefits and estate planning services. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Mobile Marketing Association is the premier global association that strives to stimulate the growth of mobile marketing and its associated technology. MMA members include agencies, advertisers, hand held device manufacturers, carriers & operators, retailers, software providers and service providers, as well as any company focused on the potential of marketing via mobile devices. The association's headquarters are located in the United States, with branches located in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific and Latin America.

National Public Radio, Inc. produces and distributes noncommercial news and entertainment programs. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Advertising Council, Inc. promotes public service campaigns. It carries out pro bono ad campaigns on behalf of both government and private organizations. The company campaigns on children's issues, health, community, environment and family matters. The council relies on volunteer efforts from advertising firms. The Advertising Council was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Greycroft LLC is a private equity & venture capital firm founded by Alan J. Patricof, Dana R. Settle and Ian Sigalow. The firm is headquartered in New York. They also have an office in Los Angeles, California.

Manhattan Theatre Club, Inc. produces plays and musicals. Its education program promotes active participation in the arts through in-class instruction, student and family matinees, teacher training, internships and Internet-based distance learning. The company was founded by A .E. Jeffcoat in 1970 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

WPP Digital provides digital media and investment services. It invests and acquires marketing and advertising companies. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ithaka Harbors, Inc. provides education services. It serves scholars, researchers and students by providing the content, tools, and services needed to preserve the scholarly record and to advance research and teaching in sustainable ways. The company was founded by Kevin Guthrie in 2003 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

BBC Global News Ltd. operates as a commercially funded international 24-hour news and information channel. It broadcasts in English in different countries and territories across the globe. The firm broadcasts a mix of authoritative international news, sport, weather, business, current affairs, and documentary programming. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

Signia Management Co LLC (Signia Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Sunny Dhillon, Cluss Edward and Fiden Dan. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Premier Plastics, Inc. manufactures custom plastic packaging and tooling design. It offers a full service packaging to the retail and commercial market industries that includes full service clamshell packaging, blister packaging, point of sale displays, shipping trays, medical and dental trays, POP displays, covers and housings. The company was founded by Jim Holbrook in 1989 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Nativo, Inc. provides advertising solution for publishers. Its platform enables users to activate, deploy, and manage content-based native placements across media properties. The company was founded by Justin Choi in 2010 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Piano Software, Inc. engages in the development and provision of e-commerce platform solutions. The company was founded by Kirill Kouterguine, Tim Dirrenberger, Will Coghlan, and David Restrepo in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

PlayBuzz Ltd. develops quiz making platform for publishers and brands. It enables publishers, bloggers, marketers, and brands to connect with audiences in a meaningful and share-worthy way, through interactive storytelling in snackable formats such as quizzes, lists, surveys, and ranking. The company was founded by Shaul Olmert, Yaron Buznach, and Tom Pachys in 2012 and is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Outbox Systems, Inc., dba Simplus, develops software to provide consulting and development services. Its services include salesforce managed services, advisory services, change management, implementation services, and data integration. The company was founded by Isaac Westwood, Ryan Westwood, John Lawton and Blake Hannon in 2014 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Inspo Network, Inc. develops online media platform services. It creates content video that target audience with accessibility and engagement. The company was founded by Peter Christothoulou and Heather Christothoulou and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Pattern, Inc. engages in the provision of digital marketing services. It offers global marketplace management, global distribution, brand control, ecommerce consulting, and creative services. The company was founded by Melanie Alder and David Wright in 2013 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT.

Skale Labs, Inc. develops block chains and decentralized applications. It has open source Web3 platform which intends to bring speed and configurability to block chain. The company was founded by Stan Kladko and Jack O'Holleran and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Banner Capital Management LLC (Banner Ventures) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Tanner D. Ainge. The firm is headquartered in Lehi, Utah.