Ben Straley

Valor Management LLC (Valor Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2001 by Antonio Jose Gracias. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

MOD Super Fast Pizza Holdings LLC owns and operates chain of pizza restaurants. It offers salad, sides, beverages and toppings. The company was founded by Ally Svenson and Scott Trimble Svenson in 2008 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Forum3, Inc. is a web 3 American next generation loyalty company. Adam B. Brotman, Andy Sack has been the CEOs since 2021. The company was founded in 2021 by Adam B. Brotman, Andy Sack.

The Climate Corp. develops solutions for farming operations. Its products include FieldView Pro, FieldView Plus and FieldView Prime. The firm's proprietary climate FieldView platform combines hyper-local weather monitoring, agronomic modeling, and high-resolution weather simulations to deliver climate FieldView products, mobile SaaS solutions that help farmers improve profitability by making better informed operating and financing decisions. The company was founded by Siraj Khaliq and David Friedberg in 2006 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory engages on research of environmental studies, nanoscience, and quantitative biology, physics and nuclear energy. The lab is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the University of California. It was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Metromile Operating Co. engages in the development of software-based per-mile car insurance products and services. It offers mileage-based pricing by calculating user's insurance costs each month based upon the actual miles they drive. The company was founded by Stephen T. Pretre and David Friedberg in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

San Francisco Symphony provides symphony orchestra presentations. The firm enriches, serves, and shapes cultural life throughout the spectrum of bay area communities. It offers performer’s series, south bay, organ and chorus concerts, open rehearsals, chamber music, youth orchestra concerts, family-friendly concerts and special events. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Northern Quinoa Production Corp. operates as grain products supplier. The company is headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada.

Uplifting Results Labs, Inc. operates laboratories. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The company was founded by David Friedberg. The CEO is Marc Washington.

Neiman Marcus Group, Inc. operates as an omni-channel fashion retailer. It offers upscale assortments of apparel, accessories, jewelry, beauty, and decorative home products to the consumers. The company was founded on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Pattern AG, Inc. provides soil testing and farm protection services. The company is based in Emeryville, CA. The company was founded by David Friedberg. The CEO is Rob Hranac.

Soylent Nutrition, Inc. provides drinks designed to fulfill a person’s nutritional needs. Its first product is Soylent is a nutrition drink with all the essential ingredients the body needs. The company was founded by Robert R. Rhinehart, Matthew Cauble, John Coogan and David Renteln in 2013 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The EVERY Co. engages in producing eggs. Its egg white products are used in food cakes, meringues, and macarons. The company was founded by David Anchel, Isha Datar, and Arturo Elizondo and is headquartered San Francisco, CA.

Triplebar Bio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that focuses on solving environmental issues. Triplebar Bio is based in Emeryville, CA. The company was founded by David Friedberg and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Tillable, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for farm landowners and growers to rent and manage farmland. The company was founded by Corbett Kull and Jim Pines in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Ohalo Genetics, Inc. is a company that uses recent discoveries in genomics, precision gene editing, and expression to reimagine the art and science of plant breeding. The company is based in Aptos, CA and was founded by David Friedberg and Judson Ward. The company delivers novel plant species for agriculture that use less land, water, and other resources to deliver better returns to growers, all while providing consumers with better choices.

The Production Board LLC (The Production Board) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by David Friedberg. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Cana Technology, Inc. aims to revolutionize the beverage industry by replicating any drink from the molecule up with their first product, Cana One. The company is based in Emeryville, CA and was founded by David Friedberg. The company is building a more sustainable future by reducing waste and water usage in beverage production. Cana One is the world's first molecular beverage printer that can create any custom drink without waste. The CEO is Bharat Vasan.

Culture Biosciences, Inc. operates as biotech company advancing bio-manufacturing as a service. The company was founded by William Patrick and Matthew Ball in 2016 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

MOD Super Fast Pizza LLC operates chain of pizza restaurants. It specializes in specializing in individual artisan-style pizzas and salads. The company was founded by Scott Trimble Svenson and Ally Svenson in 2008 and is headquartered in Bellevue, WA.

Barefoot Yoga Co. supplies yoga clothing and mats. It also offers yoga props and accessories. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Trustworthy Co. builds a tool that assists modern families in organizing, managing, and securely sharing their important information. The American company was founded by Nathaniel Robinson, Daniel McCool, and Daniel Kushner, with Nathaniel Robinson serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Astral Brands, Inc. manufactures, markets, and distributes consumer products in the health and beauty category into diverse retail channels. It provides skincare, body care, makeup formulations, as well as mineral-based makeup and skin care products to consumers, dermatologists, aestheticians, and plastic surgeons. The firm also offers seafood, steaks, and gourmet foods, including seafood delicac6ies, crab cakes, gourmet seafood soups, seafood pizzas, and shrimps. The company was founded by Christie Cohen, Margie Kauffman, and Ron Kauffman in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Sizzling Platter LLC owns and operates restaurants. Its brands include Little Caesars, Dunkin Donuts, Sixxler and Red Robin. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Murray, UT.

Connector Service Corp. provides electroplating services to the interconnect industry. Its products include ferrous alloy, non ferrous, iron, steel, stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, titanium, copper, brass and bronze plate. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Elgin, IL.

Chicago Children's Museum operates a museum for children. It offers exhibits and activities that provide sensory attraction and educational content on science, math, visual and performing arts, and health. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Fooda, Inc. provides food technology platform that connects restaurants to people while at work. The firm has a network of local businesses and provides its services to groups such as schools, corporations, organizations and residential communities. Fooda offers its services via on-site locations as well as mobile and web-based technology. The company was founded by Orazio Buzza and Vip Sandhir in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Tock LLC engages in the development of software platform for restaurants. It enables restaurants to create and manage bookings. The company was founded by Nick Kokonas, Grant Achatz, and Brian W. Fitzpatrick in December 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Square Roots Urban Growers, Inc. engages in the provision of urban indoor farming technology. It offers farmer technology platform and next-gen farmer training program. The company was founded by Kimbal Musk and Tobias Peggs in 2016 and is headquartered in the Brooklyn, NY.

Spero Foods, Inc. operates online food store. It offers cheese, scramblit, and cookit. The company was founded by Phaedra Randolph in 2016 and is headquartered in Marina del Rey, CA.

Neiman Marcus Group LTD LLC engages in the retail of multi-branded and luxury omni-channel fashion products. It offers shoes, handbags, jewelry, beauty, and decorative items for the home. Its brands include Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Last Call. The company was founded by Herbert Marcus Sr., Carrie Marcus, and A. L. Neiman on September 10, 1907 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

GoBrands, Inc. provides online platform for on-demand retail and delivery of range of products from college essentials, party supplies, and smoking accessories to snacks, frozen foods, and household essentials. The company was founded by Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev in 2013 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Misfits Market, Inc. provides and sells edible but visually imperfect organic produce. It offers fruit and vegetable products. The company was founded by Abhi Ramesh and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Part of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., Wow Bao LLC is a fast-casual Asian concept that offers steamed bao, potstickers, dumplings, rice and noodle bowls, soups, salads, and specialty drinks. The company is based in Chicago, IL, and was founded in 2003. The company has a fun and upbeat vibe, focusing on fresh, healthier, and quality menu options with an unparalleled speed of service. Wow Bao has revolutionized the way diners interact with restaurants by incorporating innovative technology, including self-ordering kiosks, mobile ordering, and animated personalized cubbies in several locations. Geoff Alexander has been the CEO of the company since 2017.