Neal Geiger

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

International Franchise Association is a non-profit organization, which represents and protects the interests of the franchise community. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Part of Alvaria, Inc., AIM Technology, Inc. is a company that provides UNIX-based system management solutions. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Inc. develops and markets jetliners and other aircraft products. It has two segments that include commercial airplanes and integrated defense systems. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Pacific Science Center operates as a science museum. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. William T. Daugherty has been the CEO of the company since 2016.

ARINC, Inc. provides aerospace engineering, communications and system integration services. Its communications include voice and data infrastructure support, information management, train control platforms, radio interoperability solutions, aircraft modifications and upgrades and electronic border security for governments agencies. The company was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

Massage Heights Corporate LLC provides massage services. The firm's services include Swedish, deep tissue, sports, couples, and pre-natal massage services. The company was founded by Shane L. Evans and Wayne B. Evans in 2004 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

SurgiCount Medical, Inc. engages in the development of nascent safety-sponge systems. The company was founded by Brian E. Stewart on June 18, 2010 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Francis Capital Management LLC (Francis) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Venice, California. The firm was founded by John P. Francis in 2000. Francis provides investment advisory services to an affiliated private investment fund - Catalysis Partners, LLC.

The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a platform for businesses to connect, network, and collaborate with each other. The Chamber of Commerce is based in Georgetown, TX.

Massage Envy Franchising LLC operates a chain of massage and wellness centers. Its offers massage which includes Trigger Point Therapy, Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue Massage, Sports Massage and Reflexology. The firm?s facial products include Murad Healthy Skin facials, environmental shield vitamin c facial, clarifying enzyme acne facial, anti-aging facial and sensitive skin facial. The company was founded by John Leonesio in 2002 is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

GoodCents Concepts, Inc. provides program services to electric utilities. The firm develops and manages utility-sponsored mass-market demand response and energy efficiency programs for residential and small business customers. It offers professional program services, including program design, marketing, customer recruitment, implementation, program evaluation, and long-term customer care solutions. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Godfather's Pizza, Inc. operates and franchises restaurants. It offers pizzas and toppings as well as appetizers, salads and sandwiches. It operates a quick-service restaurant chain with about 570 pizza joints in 40 states. The company was founded by Willy Theisen in 1973 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Daddios USA, Inc. operates food franchises. Its products include pizzas, lasagnas, bread sticks, enchiladas, burritos, and desserts. The company is headquartered in Omaha, NE.

Cold Stone Creamery, Inc. engages in the production of ice cream and sorbet. It also makes and sells smoothies, cakes and shakes. The company was founded in 1988 by Susan Sutherland and Donald Sutherland and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

mBank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. Its banking services include commercial lending and treasury management products and services geared toward small to mid-sized businesses, as well as a full array of personal and business deposit products and consumer loans. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Manistique, MI.

General Nutrition Centers, Inc. engages in the retail of nutritional supplementary products. It provides vitamin, mineral, herbal and other specialty supplements and sports nutrition, diet and energy products. The company was founded in October 2003 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Darby Capital Partners Ltd. (Darby Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.

Bardavon Health Innovations LLC provides data and analytics solutions. It offers note reporting, effort assessment, data analytics and application portals. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Gravity Ventures Inc (Gravity Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Kristian Andersen and Michael Fitzgerald. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Shiftboard, Inc. provides online employee scheduling software services. Its software platform manages diverse people, communications, and contracts across multiple locations, all within a chaotic, often critical healthcare staffing environment. The firm integrates social recruiting, targeted communications, document management, and mobility. The company was founded by Bryan Lhuillier in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Openmethods, Inc. develops enterprise communications software products. It offers the following solutions: Harmony media bar and integration server; PopFlow Studio interaction integration platform; OpenVXML voice self-service applications; and OpenIVR automated multi-channel interaction platform. The company was founded by Gerrit V. Lydecker, Jr., Trip Gillman, and Tim Barnes in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

PICKUP Now, Inc. provides consumer services. The firm specialties include mobile technology development, infrastructure services and distributed workforce strategies. The company was founded by Brenda Stoner and Aaron Favara in 2014 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

BiologicsMD, Inc. operates as early stage therapeutic development company. It focuses on developing highly-targeted or smart therapies for the treatment of hair loss diseases and conditions, as well as severe bone disorders. The company is headquartered in Fayetteville, AR.

NOWDiagnostics, Inc. provides on-site diagnostic testing services. Its ADEXUSDx product line features a lab at your fingertip, using only a single drop of blood to test for a variety of common conditions, illnesses and diseases with results in a matter of minutes. The company offers STDs, food intolerance, common infectious disease, screening, toxicology and cardiology products. NOWDiagnostics was founded by Jeremy W. Wilson and Calvin Smith in 2013 and is headquartered in Springdale, AR.