Garrett Boone

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

Zorch International, Inc. provides solution for corporate branded merchandise industry. The firm offers eCommerce technology, on-demand inventory control, tranparent pricing, and supply chain services. Its solutions include technology, innovative supply chain, transparent pricing, no risk inventory, and brand protection. The company was founded by Nicole P. Loftus in 2002 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Suntree Snack Foods LLC manufactures label nuts and dried fruits. It offers roasted and salted nuts, trail mixes, and chocolate and yogurt-covered nuts. The company was founded by David Turner and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

State Bar of Texas provides legal educational programming services. The private company is based in Austin, TX.

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.

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.

Texas Capital Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers credit solutions, treasury and liquidity, mortgage services, private wealth, and personal banking. The company was founded by Jody Grant and C. Keith Cargill on December 18, 1998 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, grow, and thrive. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Dallas, TX. Dale A. Petroskey has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

Gibraltar Business Capital LLC provides credit financing and business lending services. It offers secured accounts receivables loans and inventory term loans; machinery, equipment, and real estate bridge loans; and DIP and exit financing. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Conscious Capitalism, Inc. is a community of business leaders who aim to elevate humanity through business. The American company provides executives and entrepreneurs with innovative and inspiring experiences to level-up their business operations and demonstrate capitalism as a powerful force for good when practiced consciously. Conscious Capitalism is powered by a community of partner businesses that are committed to their purpose of elevating humanity through business. The non-profit company believes that business is good because it creates value, it is ethical because it is based on voluntary exchange, it is noble because it can elevate our existence, and it is heroic because it lifts people out of poverty and creates prosperity. The company was founded by John P. Mackey, and the CEO is Alexander McCobin.

The Urban Land Institute operates as a non-commercial research organization. It provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. The company was founded on December 14, 1936 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Anglo-American Real Property Institute provides real estate management services. The firm is a not-for-profit organization whose members are closely involved with real property in the United States and the United Kingdom. The firm was founded in December 1980 and is located in Denver, CO.

World Services Group is a leading network of elite top-ranked practice firms with over 120 member firms in 150 jurisdictions and 23,000 individual members. The private company is based in Houston, TX and has subsidiaries in Angola. The company provides a proprietary platform for members to create relationships, expertise, and new business opportunities to better serve their practice and clients. Through innovation, cutting-edge technology, and best-in-class service, World Services Group continues to grow and expand as the premier network for clients.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit operates local and express bus routes. It offers public transit services, customer facilities, carpool and vanpool services. The company was founded 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

World Affairs Council of Dallas promotes international awareness. The firm’s resources include podcasts and videos, news releases, business resources, international jobs, think tanks and research institutes, eNewsletter archive, resources in North Texas, governmental resources, international media resources, humanity and charity organizations. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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.

International Bar Association operates as a non profit organization of legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. It operates various divisions that include Legal Practice and Public and Professional Interest. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Crestwood Capital Management LP (Crestwood) is an independent registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2009 when it was spun out from ING Alternative Asset Management to become 100% employee-owned. Crestwood serves as the investment manager or adviser to several private investment partnerships or companies (Crestwood Funds).

I80 Group LLC (I80 Group) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Marc Helwani. The firm is headquartered in New York, New York.

CircleUp Advisors LLC (CircleUp Advisors) is a venture capital subsidiary of Brightflow AI. Inc founded in 2011 by Ryan Caldbeck and Rory Eakin. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Redbud Ventures Management LLC (Redbud Brands) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Redbud Brands LLC founded by Brian Goldberg. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles.

The Dallas Holocaust Museum operates a museum. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The CEO of the company is Mary Pat Higgins.

PeerForward, Inc. provides social services. It partners with schools and districts to strengthen college-going culture and increase college enrollment rates in the community. The company was founded by Keith Frome, J.B. Schramm and Derek Canty in 1993 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Giuliani Partners LLC provides management consulting services. It offers services which include capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and financial and operational restructuring. The company was founded by Robert W. Giuliani in January 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.