Philip M. Schwab

Novellus Systems, Inc. manufactures and services advanced automated wafer fabrication systems. The company was founded by Brad Mattson on April 11, 1984 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Hamilton Partners, Inc. develops, leases, and manages commercial projects throughout Chicago. It offers land planning and development, property management, marketing, acquisition and coordination, and sustainability services. The company was founded by Allan J. Hamilton, Ronald C. Lunt, Jim Sheridan, and John Wauterlek in 1987 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL.

Ducati Motor Holding SpA engages in the design and manufacture of motorcycles. The firm also offers motorcycle accessories such as chassis and brake systems, electric and electronic components exhaust systems, fiberglass and plastic fibers, garage accessories, and specialty materials. The company was founded by Adriano Ducati and Marcello Ducati in 1926 and is headquartered in Bologna, Italy.

The Skoll Foundation invests in social entrepreneurs through its flagship award program, the Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship. These three-year awards support the continuation, replication or extension of programs that have proved successful in addressing a broad array of critical social issues: tolerance and human rights, health, environmental sustainability, economic and social equity, institutional responsibility, and peace and security. The foundation was founded in 1999 by Jeff Skoll and is located is Palo Alto, California.

Avenue Capital Mortgage Reit, Inc. is a newly organized Maryland corporation formed primarily to invest in finance and manage residential mortgage assets, including jumbo mortgage loans and RMBS, as well as other mortgage-related assets. It invests in diversified portfolio comprised of its target assets that, when financed and hedged according to the company's business plan, is expected to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns across a variety of economic conditions and market cycles. The company was founded on May 23, 2011 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Pacific Investment Management Co. LLC (PIMCO) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Newport Beach, California. Founded in 1971, the firm is a subsidiary of Allianz Asset Management of America LP and their ultimate parent is Allianz SE (ETR: ALV), a German global insurance company. PIMCO provides discretionary investment management services to a global client base.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Farmers Insurance Group, Inc. provides property and casualty insurance. The company was founded by John C. Tyler and Thomas E. Leavey and is headquartered in Woodland Hills, CA.

Lee & Ko is a South Korean company that provides legal services. The private company is based in Seoul, South Korea. and has subsidiaries in South Korea.

All Weather, Inc. manufactures surface and aviation weather measurement systems. It combines state-of-the-art air traffic integration and surface weather measurement technology with flexible system design and comprehensive project management. The firm’s offerings include aviation weather systems, air traffic control systems, custom system engineering and a wide range of precision meteorological sensors and systems. The company is headquartered in Sacramento, CA.

Part of Digi International, Inc., Z-World, Inc. manufactures single-board computers, operator interfaces and core modules for Internet/Ethernet connectivity. The company is based in Davis, CA. Z-World was acquired by Digi International, Inc. on May 26, 2005 for $49 million.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Orchard Hotel, Inc. offers hotel experience in one of the vibrant cities on the planet. It delivers a mix of charm, service, and panache for both business and pleasure travelers. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Private Banking) (RWBCI) is the wealth management division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an employee-owned wealth management, capital markets, asset management and private equity firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is a subsidiary of Baird Financial Corp., ultimately held by Baird Financial Group, Inc. RWBCI offers its investment management services to all types of current or prospective clients, which include, but not limited to: individuals, trusts, estates, Retirement Accounts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations or other business entities.

Iron Ox, Inc. engages in the construction of robotic greenhouses in distribution of produce to grocery stores and restaurants. The company was founded by Brandon Alexander and Jon Binney in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

R7 Partners Management LLC (R7 Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ben Buettell and Tyler V. Engh. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Zoox, Inc. is a robotic company, which engages in autonomous mobility business. The company was founded by Timothy D. Kentley-Klay and Jesse Levinson on September 8, 2009 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Aurora Innovation, Inc. manufactures self driven cars. The firm develops a full package of software, hardware, and data to sell to automakers who want to build their own autonomous cars. The company was founded by Christopher Urmson, Sterling Anderson and James Andrew Bagnell in 2016 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

American Engineering Corp. operates as a construction and engineering firm. The firm delivers projects and solutions to the U.S. government and commercial enterprises. Its services include engineering construction, information technology, HVAC and general maintenance, sales and marketing, fire protection, fire protection, security and controls. The company is headquartered in Ginowan City, Japan.