Mike Rogers

Founded in 2004, Guidewire Group, Inc. provides startups, their supporters, and those who do business with them with the tools, data, networks and programs they need to discover, monitor, benchmark, compare, and promote early-stage companies. Steeped in thousands of conversations with innovative startup companies and backed by the National Science Foundation, they are working to deliver at scale the highest-quality services to drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the 21st Century. At the center of Guidewire Group's practice is the discipline of measurement and benchmarking startup performance. Their proprietary G/SCORE ™ assessment methodology identifies key opportunities for business optimization, and their Studio G mentorship programs connect entrepreneurs with the resources they need to drive value into their businesses. Their global perspective means entrepreneurs can leverage expertise across an international network of entrepreneurs, mentors, partners, customers, and service professionals, while growing strong businesses in their local communities. This integrated and global approach to measure, benchmark, mentor, and connect entrepreneurs is the leverage that is missing in today's startup ecosystem.

Hewlett-Packard Ltd. manufactures and sells computer related products. It sells span IT infrastructure, personal computing and access devices, servers, storage systems, and management software for consumers, enterprises, and businesses. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Bracknell, UK.

Lexmark International, Inc. engages in the provision of imaging solutions and technologies. It includes managed print, cloud, hardware warranty and repair, and professional services. The firm also offers cloud, security, print, capture, and software partners solutions to industries such as banking, government, healthcare, insurance, education, manufacturing, and retail. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Lexington, KY.

Unisys Ltd. provides infrastructure, outsourcing, and technology services. The company's clients include the communications, financial services, media, and transportation sectors. The firm has offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, and Milton Keynes. It is headquartered in Uxbridge, UK.

Eastern Airlines, Inc. is an airline company that was originally founded in 1926. Eastern Airlines is based in Kansas City, MO. It grew to become one of the "big four" domestic airlines by 1930 and remained so for several decades. Eastern Airlines has returned to the skies as the first scheduled carrier to be certified since 2007. The private company's mission is to provide underserved markets across the globe with nonstop-only flights at the best value.

Lipton, Wiseman, Altbaum & Partners LLP provides accounting services. The private company is based in Toronto, Canada.

Knight Ridder, Inc. publishes newspapers and operates advertising sites. It also provides online news and information. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA

International Data Group, Inc. engages in the provision of technology media, data, and marketing services. It offers lead generation, multimedia marketing, consulting, and knowledge hub. The firm also provides online media, events and conferences, print publishing, lead-generation services, global marketing solutions, and market research. The company was founded by Patrick Joseph McGovern in 1964 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA.