Fariborz Maseeh

Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Citadel Enterprise Americas LLC (Citadel Enterprise) is an independent hedge fund management firm headquartered in Miami, Florida. The firm was founded by Kenneth C. Griffin and Reade Griffith in 1990 and formerly known as Citadel LLC. Citadel Enterprise provides investment banking, institutional trading and fund administration services to many types of US and non-US domiciled clients.

Orbitronix LP is a hedge fund manager located in Newport Beach, California.

Capillary Biomedical, Inc. develops medical devices for diabetes management. The company was founded by Jeffrey Joseph and Paul Strasma and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

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.

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.

Cardano Asset Management NV (CAM) is an asset management firm headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The firm was founded in 1997 when the investment management activities of De Hollandse Koopmansbank and the investment management department of SNS Bank merged. They were acquired in 2022 by Cardano Risk Management BV, which is owned by Cardano Holding Ltd. in Great Britain. The firm was formerly known as ACTIAM NV and rebranded to Cardano in 2023. The firm offers sustainable investment strategies and solutions to insurance companies, pension funds, banks and distribution partners. CAM is a signatory to the United Nations Principles of Responsible Investing (UNPRI).

Citadel Investment Advisory, Inc. (Citadel) is a privately-held, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in Willoughby, Ohio. The firm was founded by Kurt T. Liedtke in 1996. Citadel provides investment advisory services to individuals and their tangential accounts such as IRA's, trusts, and individual retirement plans. To a lesser extent, other clients would include incorporated entities, trusts, estates, retirement accounts. The firm does not work with banks, thrifts, or investment companies.

Mitsubishi Electric & Electronics USA, Inc. is a minority-owned business that manufactures and distributes electronic parts and equipment. The company provides commercial, industrial electronic products such as semiconductors, telecommunications network systems. It also offers heating, air conditioning systems, elevators, escalators, car vision systems, mobile computers and solar power modules. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Cypress, CA.

Tech Coast Angels, Inc. (Tech Coast Angels) is an angel firm founded in 1997 by Luis Villalobos. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, California.

University of California, Irvine Foundation engages in the management of private funds to support teaching, research, and public service. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

ICR LLC provides public relations and financial communications consulting services. Its practice areas include investor relations, corporate communications, transactions and special situations, crisis and issue management and capital advisory. The firm serves aerospace, defense and intelligence, building materials and home-builders, clean technology, energy, financial services and investment management, food and beverage, healthcare, professional services, restaurants, and technology sectors. The company was founded by Chad A. Jacobs and Thomas M. Ryan in 1998 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT.

Resolution Economics LLC engages in the provision of litigation consulting services. It offers economic, statistical, and financial analysis, forensic investigations, forensic technology, dispute advisory, and expert testimony. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Alpha Cubed Investments LLC (ACI) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Irvine, California. The firm was founded by Todd Walsh and Steven Alexson in 2011. ACI offers tailored solutions in growth, income, and balanced investments, as well as custom-allocated portfolios that primarily utilize individual stocks and bonds with some ETFs (exchange-traded funds).

IRA Capital LLC (IRA Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Samir Patel, Mohannad Malas, and Amer Kasm. The firm is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Alexson Bros. provides investment services. Its services include custom investment management. investment and retirement planning, portfolio accounting and reporting, back and middle office support, taxes, estate planning, life insurance, and financial planning. The company was founded by Steven B. Alexson in 2015 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Nuvest Ventures LLC (Nuvest Ventures) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2003. The firm is headquartered in Newport Beach, California.

Propel Bio Partners LLC (Propel Bio Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Leen Kawas and Richard Alan Kayne. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.