Michael W. Luce

Preferred Brands International LLC is a holding company, which manufactures and markets specialty foods. It offers ready-to-eat Indian entrees, Asian noodles, rice, and meal inspirations. The company was founded by Ashok Vasudevan, Meera Vasudevan, Hans Taparia, and Kartik Kilachand in 1994 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Good Karma Foods, Inc. produces flaxseed-based milk and yogurt alternatives. It offers unsweetened, vanilla, and chocolate flavored flaxmilk. The company is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Down to Earth Designs, Inc. provides disposable diapers for kids. Its products include newborn baby bundles, gift certificates, little pants, diaper inserts and wipes. The firm offers its products through a network of stores in California, Texas, and Florida. The company was founded by Jason Graham-Nye and Kimberley Graham-Nye in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Loft Growth Partners (Loft Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Andrew Whitman. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

Beanitos, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of bean-based snack food products. Its products include real cheesy, white cheddar, hot chili lime, restaurant style, nacho cheese, original black bean, simply pinto bean, and better cheddar. The company was founded by Douglas Foreman and David B. Foreman in 2010 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

No Cow LLC provides protein butter bars through online. It offers products with ingredients like organic brown rice and pea protein, prebiotic fiber, and stevia for natural sweetness. The company was founded by Daniel Katz in 2015 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

The Sill, Inc. engages in the sale and supply of indoor potted plants. It offers Peperomia Marble, Succulent Assortment, Bird's Nest Fern, and August Ceramic Planter. It also provides weekly workshops. The company was founded by Eliza Blank and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Surratt Cosmetics LLC creates makeup beauty products and cosmetics. The company was founded by Troy Surratt and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wellness Pet Co., Inc. is a company that focuses on providing premium, natural nutrition for pets. The company is based in Tewksbury, MA. The company offers natural pet food and treat recipes, as well as daily supplements, that are carefully sourced and thoughtfully prepared. The company's mission is to enhance the human experience and promote the mutually beneficial relationship between people and pets. Reed Howlett has been the CEO of the company since 2021.