Donald Gatlin

Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies is a non-profit organization. The firm focuses on the future of work, the future of entrepreneurship, and the use of technology for the African-American community. It offers solutions-based strategies that help develop a local workforce with the skills to mitigate challenges and seize new opportunities. The company was founded by Kenneth B. Clark and Louis E. Martin in 1970 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Spencer Stuart, Inc. provides leadership consulting and executive search services. The firm’s serves industries under the categories of technology, media & telecommunications, consumer, financial services, education, nonprofit & government, healthcare and industrial. It also offers corporate governance and board member recruitment services. The company was founded by Spencer R. Stuart in 1956 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

NFL Enterprises LLC operates the National Football League. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Mercury Partners Management LLC (Mercury Partners) is a venture capital subsidiary of Threshold Ventures Inc. founded in 2005 by Dan Watkins and Blair Garrou. The firm is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Bolster Networks, Inc. provides commercial business services. The company was founded by Matthew Y. Blumberg, Shawn Nussbaum, Ken Takahashi, Nick Badgett, Cathy Hawley, Jack Sinclair, Andrea Ponchione and Jennifer Goldman in April 2020 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

DC Green Bank was established in 2018 by the DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council to accelerate the clean economy by leveraging private investment, removing up-front costs, and increasing the efficiency of public dollars. DC Green Bank develops innovative financial solutions to support district businesses, organizations, and residents in the journey to a cleaner future. The private company is based in Washington. The company's goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2032 and grow the clean economy with a focus on inclusive prosperity. The company invests in solar energy systems, energy-efficient buildings, green infrastructure, and transportation electrification in line with its values of sustainability, clean economy, and inclusive prosperity. Jean Nelson-Houpert has been the CEO of the company since 2020.

The New Press, Inc. prints and publishes books. It publishes educational and cultural books. Its customers include booksellers, educators, critics and readers. The company was founded by Andre Schiffrin in 1990 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Vermont Energy Investment Corp. provides energy efficiency services. Its services include: consumer engagement, energy planning, evaluation, measurement & verification, finance & funding approaches, policy & regulatory support and program review, design & implementation. The company was founded by L. Blair Hamilton and Beth Sachs in 1986 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT.

Russell Reynolds Associates, Inc. provides executive recruitment services. Its services include chief executive officer and board advisory services, culture assessment, executive search, global supply chain and leadership assessment. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in New York, NY.