Carla Zhou

Sun Media Investment Investment (a/k/a 'Sun Media Investment' or 'the Group') is one of China's largest privately-run media enterprises with a net asset value of several billion RMB. The Company was recognized as China's most profitable private media company in 2004 and 2005 by Media Magazine. And it was ranked first and second in the overall performance rankings of Media Magazine in 2004 and 2005, respectively. Sun Media Investment was founded in 1999 by Dr. Bruno Wu, one of China's most prominent media entrepreneurs, and by his wife Yang Lan, one of China's most renown broadcast journalists and television hosts. Today, Sun Media Investment is a progressive and innovative media company with global reach and vision. The Group has a portfolio of media and technology investments that spans the Americas, the U.K., Ireland, Japan, Hong Kong and over 20 other countries and regions around the world. In total, Sun Media Investment maintains interests in over 30 companies and 60 media brands that together employee over than 1,000 professionals. It has been profitable since inception with zero debt. Outside of its profitable business activities, Sun Media Investment remains a leading promoter of charitable causes and philanthropic activity in China. The Group has a personal fund through which it provides financial support to various China-based poverty-relief and education initiatives. In addition, it often organizes charity events that promote cross-cultural understanding, the development of a modern civil society, the Arts and other social causes. As a result of its work in the social sector over the past eight years, Sun Media Investment has become a leading example of corporate social responsibility. SMIH has remained largely debt-free, and currently holds assets in excess of HK$2 billion (excluding shares of Sina.com). The total funds involved and the market value of the acquisitions and transactions undertaken by the Group and its advisory service are in excess of HK$40 billion. Presently, Sun Media Investment is launching a series of new business initiatives to increase its role on the global media stage, particularly in the new media and community media sectors. Sun's mission is to become the leading provider of digital community media and interactive marketing services for Chinese audiences globally. With a powerful brand and profitable track record to support its name, the Group is moving toward this goal step-by-step, milestone by milestone.

Peking University provides post-secondary education services. It offers undergraduate and graduate courses. It provides courses such as basic and applied sciences, social sciences and the humanities, sciences of medicine, management, and education. The company was founded by JiaNai Sun in 1898 and is headquartered in Beijing, China.

CIBT School of Business & Technology Corp. operates business schools. It has academic partnerships with Beijing University of Technology and Weifang University. The company was founded by Toby Chu in 1994 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Tele München Fernseh GmbH + Co. Produktionsgesellschaft operates as an integrated media company. It engages in license trading, film production, television production, and programming for the cinema, home entertainment, television, and video on demand through its subsidiaries. The company was founded by Herbert G. Kloiber in 1970 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany.

Octaform Systems, Inc. designs and markets finished formwork for new and existing concrete projects. The firm’s products include finished concrete forms, wall & ceiling panels and restoration & repair. Its applications include aquaculture tanks, agriculture, biogas tanks, vehicle wash walls, commercial buildings and water & wastewater. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Canada is a Canadian company that encourages stakeholders to report any financial or operational incidents of concern through their whistleblower policy. The non-profit company is based in Stonewall, Canada. The company aims to give back to the community and environment by offering partnership opportunities. The company believes that social responsibility is good for business. Karla Guyn has been the CEO of the company since 1998.

The Institute of Corporate Directors is a not-for-profit, member-based association that serves as a resource and voice for directors and boards. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada, and has subsidiaries in Canada. The ICD provides thought leadership through various publications and is a unified voice for directors. The Canadian company was founded by Brian J. Gibson, and Rahul K. Bhardwaj has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

Canada China Business Council provides the knowledge and connections to succeed in China and Canada. It is bilateral non-profit organization which assists businesses. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Prodigy Gold, Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral resource properties. Its gold projects include Magino, Highland, West Porcupine and Hercules property and its uranium project consists of West Millennium property. The company was founded on February 3, 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

James Richardson & Sons Ltd. engages in international grain trade and agri-food business, energy, real estate, financial services and investments. It offers agriculture and food processing, energy exploration, development and marketing, financial services, and real estate services. The company was founded by James Richardson in 1857 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.

Richardson International Ltd. operates as an agricultural and food industry company. It offers production, facility management, logistics, product sourcing, and processing. The company was founded by James A. Richardson in 1857 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.

Springboard Venture Fund LLC (Springboard Growth Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016 by Kay Koplovitz and Amy Rosen Wildstein. The firm is headquartered in New York.

National Women's Business Council operates as a non-partisan federal advisory committee. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Springboard SPV IV LLC invests in companies located in the US. The fund targets companies operating in the fields of technology services. It provides financing for early stage and growth transactions. It makes co-investments and also acts as a lead investor.

Part of Comcast Corp., Sci-Fi Channel Europe LLC operates a television broadcasting station. The company is based in Universal City, CA.

Veniam, Inc. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. Its products include platform, mobile wi-fi, and autonomous vehicles. The company was founded by Robin Chase, João Francisco Cordeiro de Oliveira Barros, Roy Russell, and Susana Isabel Barreto de Miranda Sargento in 2012 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Belle Capital Management LLC (Belle Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Gross Pointe Farms, Michigan.

Veniam Lda. provides wireless telecommunications solutions. It offers mobile WiFi hotspot modules which can be installed on public transportation vehicles, as well as stationary systems, creating mesh networks for citywide connectivity. The company was founded by Robin Chase, Joao Barros, Susana Sargento, and Roy Russell on March 14, 2012 and is headquartered in Porto, Portugal.