Jim Liefer

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Euromarket Designs, Inc. owns and operates retail showrooms of house wares and furniture. Its products include furniture, dining and entertaining, kitchen wares, decorations and pillows, rugs and curtains, lighting and fixtures, and bed and bath supplies. The company was founded by Gordon L. Segal and Carole Browe Segal in 1962 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL.

Roundabout Theatre Co., Inc. owns and operates theatres. It is a not-for-profit theatre company. The firm Theatre-PLUS™ program, designed to enhance the theatergoing experience. The company was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Crate & Barrel Canada, Inc. owns and operates home decorating stores. It offers a wide range of products including home furnishings such as china, glassware and metalware for kitchen and table. The company is headquartered in Mississauga, Canada.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Kate Spade LLC designs, manufactures and markets accessories, apparel and other items for women. The firm offers handbags, such as satchels, shoulders bags, totes, cross body bags, clutches, diaper bags, and travel bags, clothing, which includes dresses and skirts, jackets and outerwear, tops, sweaters, pants, shorts and rompers, swimwear, active wear, sleepwear, bridal and other collections and shoes, including sandals, flats, sneakers, wedges and heels. The company was founded by Andrew Spade and Katherine Noel Brosnahan Spade in January 1993 and is headquartered in Elizabeth, NJ.

Mattress Firm, Inc. offers mattresses and related products. It offers a broad selection of both traditional and specialty mattresses, bedding accessories and related products. The firm markets its products under the brand name of Sealy, Serta, Stearns and Foster, Tempur-Pedic, and Simmons. The company was founded by Paul Stork, Harry Roberts, and Stephen G. Fendrich in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Part of OTTO AG für Beteiligungen, Crate & Barrel Holdings, Inc. is a company that functions as an investment holding company. The company is based in Northbrook, IL. The company was founded in 1962 by Gordon L. Segal, Carole Browe Segal. Janet Hayes has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

NEST Fragrances LLC designs and manufactures home fragrance and personal care products. It provides scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, soaps and lotions and other essentials for body, rooms and environments. The firm's clients include companies in the fashion, beauty, retail and home fragrance industries. The company was founded by Laura Slatkin in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bow Capital Management LLC (Bow capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Vivek Y Ranadivé. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Growth Factory(Growth Factory) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Monique Brown and Souhail Khoury. The firm is headquartered in California.

Riverwood Capital Management LP (Riverwood Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Francisco Alvarez-Demalde and Jeff Parks. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

Wisconsin Technology Council provides science and technology advisory services to the Governor and the Legislature. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

Rockwell Scientific Co. LLC develops signal circuits for commercial and defense applications. The company provides research & development services and also develops and manufactures infrared and visible light imaging sensors for surveillance applications. Rockwell Scientific is headquartered in Thousand Oaks, CA.

XAP Corp. provides information regarding colleges and financial institutions to students over the Internet. The company offers services for college administrators, which include online applications, transcripts, and prospect management systems. The company was founded by Allen Firstenberg in 1988 and is headquartered in Culver City, CA.

National Institute of Standards & Technology develops and promotes measurement, standards, and technology. The firm provides services to the manufacturers, service companies, educational institutions, and health care providers. The company was founded in 1901 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, MD.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association is an organization that provides access to an infrastructure funding tool for its members. The private company is based in Rosslyn, VA. Kevin J. Cosgriff has been the CEO of the company since 2014. The company also offers white papers, standards, programs, and events related to electrical manufacturing.

University of Wisconsin Foundation (UW Foundation) is a private, nonprofit organization headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin. The Foundation was founded in 1945 and is the official fundraising and gift-receiving organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison (UW–Madison). UW Foundation is the university’s development and financial partner.

Highbyte, Inc. operates as a industrial software development company. The company was founded by Anthony Paine, John Harrington and Torey Penrod-Cambra in August 2018 and is headquartered in Portland, ME.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc./Venture Partners/ (Baird Venture) is a venture capital division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. founded in 2000 by Thomas Desmond. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

CBA Commercial LLC provides mortgage investment services. It is a mortgage investment firm that acquires and securitizes small balance multifamily, commercial and mixed-use mortgage loans. The firm offers standard loan documentation, standard underwriting guidelines, online processing, appraisals, and environmental insurance services for loans. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.