Jonathan Needell

Steelhead Partners LLC is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Seattle, Washington. The firm was founded by J. Michael Johnston and Brian Klein in 1996 as Johnston Klein Capital Management LLC. Steelhead Partners primarily provides discretionary advisory services to investment limited partnerships, offshore investment funds and other pooled investment vehicles, as well as separately-managed accounts.

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.

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.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory engages on research of environmental studies, nanoscience, and quantitative biology, physics and nuclear energy. The lab is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the University of California. It was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

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.

U.S. Soccer Foundation provides sports programs. The firm's mission is to enhance, assist, and grow the sport of soccer in the United States with a special emphasis on underserved communities. The company was founded by Alan I. Rothenberg in 1994 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association provides youth soccer programs and activities. It is a non-profit organization that provides youth soccer services. The company programs and services include soccer camps, game fields and organization membership. Lake Washington Youth Soccer Association was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

Up with People is a non-profit company that offers an international travel program for young adults. The company is based in Denver, CO. The program focuses on empowering young adults to make a difference in the world through volunteering, leadership, performing arts, and more.

William Noble Rare Jewels LP operates jewelry stores. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded in 1983 by William Noble.

America SCORES is a non-profit organization that aims to build future leaders through comprehensive soccer, spoken word, and service learning programming. The organization is based in New York, NY and offers opportunities for individuals to get involved and make an impact in their local SCORES program. The program has impacted over 130,000 kids across 11 cities, 300+ schools, and has over 800 volunteers and coaches. Studies show that SCORES students improve their academics, physical fitness, and teamwork skills and feel empowered to lead their communities.

G2VP LLC (G2 Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Ben Kortlang, Brook Porter, David Mount, and Daniel Oros. The firm is headquartered in Portola Valley, California.

Story3 Capital Partners LLC is a private equity firm founded in 2017 by Peter Harley Comisar. The firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California.