Jack Waters

3com Megahertz Corp. provides voice and data networking products and services. The company was founded by Robert M. Metcalfe, Howard S. Charney and John P. Marshall in 1979 and is headquartered in Marlborough, MA.

VeriFone, Inc. designs and manufactures transaction automation systems. The company was founded by William Melton on April 14, 1981 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

United Services Automobile Association provides insurance, banking and investment services. Its products include renters insurance, flood and life insurance, checking savings accounts, certificate of deposits, stocks and options, USAA mutual funds, USAA 529 savings plan, mortgages, and individual retirement account. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Electronic Systems, Inc. offers information technology and managed services. It also provides document and mailing technology solutions. The firm engages in IT warranty and support, infrastructure services and solutions, cloud computing, mobile print technology, ESI 360 app, folders and inserters and shredders. The company was founded by Bill Kamarek in 1980 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Tepha, Inc. develops and commercializes medical devices and biomaterial technology. The firm’s products include monofilament suture, monofilament mesh, surgical film and composite mesh. The company was founded by Anthony J. Sinskey and Simon Williams in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

VT iDirect, Inc. designs, develops, and markets satellite-based broadband access solutions. It offers hardware, software, and services into a complete satellite communications solution. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization promoting the technology connection between Ireland and Silicon Valley. It organizes events and programs such as Silicon Valley 60, seminar, mentorship programs and network events. The firm comprises of global technology leaders who are Irish or Irish-American. The company was founded by John Charles Hartnett in October 2007 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

CIFC Investment Management LLC (CIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1993 as Deerfield Capital Management LLC and became CIFC Investment Management in 2018. They are wholly owned directly by CIFC Capital HoldCo LLC, which is an indirect subsidiary of CIFC LLC. CIM primarily provide investment management services to pooled investment vehicles that are CLOs and to private funds and investors that invest in corporate and structured credit.

MetaCreations Corp. develops graphic arts solutions. The private company is based in Carpinteria, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

The American Ireland Fund raises funds for the support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education, and community development throughout the island of Ireland. The company was founded by Anthony J.F. O'Reilly and Daniel M. Rooney in 1976 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Vitalink Communications Corp. is an American company that manufactures and distributes data networking products.

The University of Limerick Foundation is a fundraising organization established in 1989 to support the University of Limerick. The University of Limerick is a world-class university and campus located in Limerick, Ireland. The foundation raises funds from private individuals, institutions, and businesses, and has raised over €200 million to date. The CEO of the Irish company is Harvey Duthie.

SiSaf Ltd. engages in the design and formulation of drugs for topical delivery systems. Its proprietary technology represents a highly effective, non-irritant carrier for cosmetic and medical products, where improved skin penetration, targeting, and controlled release are required. The firm uses nanosilicon as a carrier for active compounds allowing them to penetrate deep beneath the skin's epidermal barrier for controlled release. It operates through its offices located in Belfast and San Jose. The company was founded by Suzanne Roghieh Saffie-Siebert and Timothy John Brundle in 2006 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

SVG Ventures LLC (SVG Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by Charles J. Hartnett. The firm is headquartered in Los Gatos, California.

CHITA, Inc. provides managed IT services consultancy, development, and design services. It offers technology offerings and support for industry lifecycle solutions using a service management framework. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Part of SVG Ventures LLC, Thrive Agtech Accelerator is an American company that develops an agri-food platform that accelerates, invests, and works with entrepreneurs and investors. The company is located in the US. The company was founded by Charles John Hartnett.