Femi Ogunjimi

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

FTD, Inc. provides floral related products and services to consumers and retail florists, as well as other retail locations. It markets to members and retail locations in U.S., Canada, the U.K. and the Republic of Ireland. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Quantum Capital Group LLC (Quantum Capital Group) is a private equity firm founded in 1998 by Wil VanLoh, Toby R. Neugebauer and A. V. Jones. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

SEI Investments Management Corp. (SIMC) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1968 by Alfred West, Jr. They are a subsidiary of SEI SIMC Holdings LLC, ultimately owned by SEI Investments Co. (NASDAQ: SEIC). SIMC serves as investment advisor to various types of investors and a number of pooled investment vehicles, such as mutual funds, hedge funds, private equity funds, collective investment trusts and offshore investment funds. Additionally, the firm serves as the sponsor of, and advisor to, managed accounts.

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.

Siguler Guff Advisers LLC (Siguler Guff) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Siguler Guff & Co. LP. Siguler Guff provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services to institutional clients, which includes corporate and public employee benefit plans, endowments, foundations, government agencies and financial institutions, and family office and high net worth investors.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Sterling Bank Plc engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Retail Banking; Commercial Banking; Institutional Banking; Corporate and Investment Banking; Non-Interest Banking; and Special Purpose Vehicle. The Retail and Commercial Banking segments offers banking solutions to individuals, small businesses, partnerships, and commercial entitles among others. The Corporate and Investment Banking segment caters banking solutions to multinational companies and other financial institutions. The Non-Interest Banking segment covers solutions that are consistent with Islamic laws and guided by Islamic economics. The Special Purpose Vehicle segment represents borrowed funds through the issue of debt securities. The company was founded on November 25, 1960 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd. engages in the provision of commercial banking solutions. Its services include current accounts, deposits, overdrafts, loans and other credit facilities, foreign currency, and providing derivative products. It operates through the following segments: Corporate Banking, Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Banking, and Public Sector Banking. The Corporate Banking segment offers services in large corporate customers and blue chips. The Retail Banking segment comprises private banking services, private customer current accounts, savings deposits, investment savings products, custody, credit and debit cards, customer loans, and mortgages. The Commercial Banking segment focuses on the mid-size and fledgling corporate customers. The SME Banking segment consists of small and medium-size enterprises and ventures. The Public Sector Banking segment provides services for government ministries, departments, and agencies. The company was founded by Afolabi Aiyeola and Olutayo Aderinokun on July 20, 1990 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Main Street Technologies Ltd. provides telecom services and network solutions. The company was founded by Funke Opeke in 2007 and is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria.

Part of Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Capital Markets, Inc. provides investment advice. The company is based in Albany, NY.

CB-HDT Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of environmental solutions. It offers shelter systems, command and control systems, trailer systems, expeditionary energy efficiency, environmental control, and heaters. It offers military, government, industrial and commercial solutions. The company was founded by Robert Hunter in 1937 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

HDT Global, Inc. engages in the design and manufacture of engineered solutions for the military, government, industrial, commercial, and casualty and disease response markets. Its products include shelter systems and accessories, command and control systems, trailer systems, expeditionary energy efficiency, environmental control, aerospace ground equipment, heaters, generators, fuel and water containment systems, and robotics. The company was founded by Robert Hunter in 1937 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Jacuzzi Brands Corp. engages in the manufacture and distribution of bath, plumbing, and backyard products for the residential, commercial, and institutional markets. Its products include whirlpool baths; outdoor hot tubs; showers; sanitary ware; bath tubs; and fixtures and accessories. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chino Hills, CA.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lazard Asset Management LLC (LAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1970 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC, ultimately held by Lazard, Inc. (NYSE: LAZ). LAM manages investment portfolios and provides investment advice to institutional and individual investors around the world.

Anita Borg Institute for Women & Technology operates as a social enterprise that aims to recruit, retain, and advance women in technology. It offers awards for individuals, community voices, events for organizations, career toolbox, and scholarships for GHC. The company was founded by Anita Borg and Telle Whitney in 1997 and is headquartered in Belmont, CA.

Infor, Inc. engages in the provision of software solutions and services. It offers Infor CloudSuite, Infor Coleman, Infor Birst, Infor Nexus, and Infor Process Intelligence platforms. It serves the consumer, discrete, energy and natural resources, hospitality, public sector, service, and growth industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.