Aykut Firat

Crimson Hexagon, Inc. provides social media monitoring and analysis software and services. The firm's solutions include audience analysis, brand analysis, campaign analysis, competitive intelligence, customer care and industry & trend analysis. It provides its services to global brands, agencies, media firms, and partners. The company was founded by Candace Fleming and Gary King in 2007 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of International Business Machines Corp., iAggregate is a company that develops account management software for e-commerce companies. The company is based in Cambridge, MA. The company was founded by Aykut Firat. iAggregate was acquired by ArsDigita Corp., part of International Business Machines Corp. from February 26, 2002 on May 25, 2000.

Affinnova, Inc. is a global marketing technology, which provides sales solutions for large and mid-sized enterprises. The company was founded by Kamal M. Malek in 2000 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.