Michael Akrop

Sealy Corp. manufactures and sells mattresses. It offers innerspring, memory foam, and hybrid mattresses. The company was founded by Daniel Haynes in 1881 and is headquartered in Trinity, NC.

Seventh Generation, Inc. manufactures household products. It offers dishwashing liquid, botanical disinfectants, hand soaps, paper towels, napkins, trash bags, tissues, detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, diapers, wipes, body wash, bar soaps, skin-boosting serums, lotions, facial cloths, organic cotton tampons and chlorine-free pads. The company was founded by Jeffrey A. Hollender and Alan Newman in 1988 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

ExamWorks, Inc. is a leading provider of independent medical examinations, peer reviews, bill reviews, Medicare compliance service and IME-related services to the insurance and legal industries, third-party administrators, self-insured parties and federal and state agencies. ExamWorks is dedicated to the national presence required to serve its clients and the preservation of the local offices where clients receive exceptional service from their credentialed physicians and other medical providers. ExamWorks'' vast medical expertise spans all major specialties and incorporates comprehensive jurisdictional knowledge on medical-legal issues, as well as insurance issues. The company has one of the largest doctor panels in the nation, and is composed of the highest caliber physicians, many of whom are ABMS® Board Certified. In addition, ExamWorks’ Compliance Department credentials physicians and allied medical professionals using primary source verification; panel members are re-credentialed every two years, or upon expiration of a credential and are monitored by the NPDB Continuous Query service. The company’s services have received URAC Core accreditation; undergo the AICPA SSAE 16 audit annually; and are handled in the most secure virtual private cloud computing network in the industry. The company''s portfolio of services include medical assessment programs designed to meet the specific needs of first-party insurers, attorneys, municipalities and third-party administrators pertaining to automotive, disability, group health, liability, no-fault and workers’ compensation claims. The current service offerings include: independent medical examinations, peer reviews, medical record reviews, nurse file reviews, utilization reviews, radiology reviews, physician bill reviews, hospital bill reviews, surgical cost estimates and related special services including litigation support services, administrative support services and medical record retrieval services. ExamWorks Group and its family companies are the most experienced professionals in the independent medical examination services industry. The corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia. They have offices in New York, New York and service centers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.

Counter Brands LLC engages in the provision of cosmetic products for women. It offers skin care, make-up, bath and body products including moisturizers, serums and treatments, face oils, sun protection, cleansers, make up removers, body wash and scrubs, and hand care. The company was founded by Gregg Renfrew and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Alumni Ventures Group LLC (Alumni Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Michael Collins in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

La Lumiere LLC provides skin care device products. The company was founded by David Shuter and Jay P. Tapper on October 16, 2013 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

The Boston Consulting Group, Inc. engages in the provision of management consulting services. It specializes in automotive and mobility; biopharmaceuticals; consumer products; education; oil and gas; power and utilities; engineered products and infrastructure; financial institutions; and health care payers, providers, and services. It offers big data and advanced analytics; change management; client learning and enablement; and corporate development and financial services. The company was founded by Bruce Doolin Henderson in 1963 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Gaia Herbs, Inc. produces and supplies organic herbs and herbal products. It offers adrenal health, astragalus supreme, black elderberry, echinacea goldenseal, holy basil leaf and rhodiola rosea. The company was founded by Richard Scalzo in 1986 and is headquartered in Brevard, NC.

Burt's Bees, Inc. manufactures and markets personal care products. It produces lip balm, bath oil, soaps, and other personal care products made from beeswax, nut oil, and other natural ingredients. The company was founded by Roxanne Quimby in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

RMBR Liquidation, Inc. manufactures and sells gift articles. Its products are distributed through the retail stores located in shopping malls, as well as through their website and catalog orders. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Highland Heights, OH.

Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., Inc. provides investment baking and brokerage services. The firm also provides asset and wealth management, underwriting, alternative investments and advisory services. It serves emerging growth companies and high net worth individuals. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Shelburne Museum is a museum of American history, art, and design. The museum includes thirty-nine distinct structures on forty-five acres, each filled with beautiful, fascinating, and whimsical objects. Its collections include American folk art. French Impressionist paintings. Historic New England architecture. Duck decoys, circus animals, and dolls. The company was founded by Electra Havemeyer Webb in 1947 and is headquartered in Shelburne, VT.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra operates as an American symphony orchestra. It also operates an online store which offers gift certificate, baltiimore symphony orchestra recordings and centeninial. The compay was founed in 1912 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Diageo Beer Company USA , Inc. is based in Norwalk, CT. Part of Diageo Plc, Diageo Beer Company USA, Inc. is a company that is driven to be the world's best brand builder, leading the way in premium drinks.

Melissa & Doug LLC operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing toys for children. Its products include alphabet blocks, sorting clocks, bubble makers, puzzles, pool toys, dollhouses, stuffed animals, puppets, and learning mats. The company was founded by Doug Bernstein and Melissa Bernstein in 1988 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant LLC owns and operates restaurants, wine clubs and retail stores. It offers handcrafted wine, modern casual dining, and napa-style tasting room and artisanal market. The company was founded by Timothy McEnery in 2005 and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL.

Blue Horizon Equity LLC (Blue Horizon Equity) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Scott Wu and Alan H. Nichols. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Brilliant Earth LLC design and retails diamond ring. It offers engagement ring, wedding band, and fine jewelry and vintage. The company was founded by Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg in 2005 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Sakara Life, Inc. provides organic meal delivery services to homes or offices. The firm also offers beauty products, supplements, and lifestyle products, as well as salad dressings, snacks, and other products. It also conducts wellness programs in workplaces. The company sells products through its online store. It serves customers in New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Southern California. The company was founded by Danielle DuBoise and Whitney Tingle in 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cofounders Capital Management LLC (Cofounders Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by David Gardner. The firm is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina.

Grove Collaborative, Inc. engages in the provision of auto-shipment services. The firm delivers all-natural home, beauty, and personal care products. The company was founded by Christopher Clark, Stuart Landesberg, and Jordan Savage in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Slingshot Coffee Co. LLC produces and wholesales cold brewed coffee through online. The company was founded by Jennifer Bonchak and Jonathan Bonchak in 2012 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

MND Holdings I Corp. operates in the manufacturing industry. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

One Better Ventures (One Better Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Good Buy Gear, Inc. is an online marketplace for buying and selling used kids' gear. It offers tartan wool pillow set, infant gear, strollers, toys, home and nursery, diepering, feeding, and travel gear. The company was founded by Kristin Langenfeld and Jessica Crothers in 2016 and is headquartered in Arvada, CO.

Skyview Naturals Co. engages in the provision of natural ingredients products. It offers organic coconut oil, hemp and vegetarian capsules. The company was founded by Alejandro Bergad and Jacob Goldstein in 2015 and is headquartered in Hardwick, VT.

Murphy's Naturals, Inc. manufactures and produces natural products for health and wellness comes from the environment. The company was founded by Philip Freeman in 2014 and is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.