Margaret Wheeler

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Co. is a learning company, which engages in instructional curriculum, assessment, technology, and professional learning. The company was founded in 1832 by William Ticknor and James Fields and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Washington Mutual, Inc. provides financial services to consumers and mid sized businesses in the United States. The company primarily operates through three segments: retail banking & financial services, mortgage banking and commercial banking. The retail banking and financial services segment provides investment advisory and brokerage services, sales of annuities, mutual fund management and other financial services. This segment also purchases and re-underwrites loans to subprime borrowers. The mortgage banking segment offers various home loans including fixed rate home loans, adjustable rate home loans, hybrid home loans, option ARMs and government insured or guaranteed home loans. The commercial segment provides financing to developers and investors for the acquisition or construction of multifamily dwellings and other commercial properties, originates and services multifamily and other commercial real estate loans. The company was founded in August 1994 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

PlayNetwork, Inc. provides entertainment media creation and distribution services. It develops custom digital music systems and playback devices, and designs and installs sound systems. The firm offers branded entertainment campaigns, technology and innovation development, global music and content licensing, original video and motion graphics, social media activation, and advertising networks. The company was founded by Gordon Robell, Debi Tiner, Kevin J. Robell and Adam B. Brotman in 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

AngelMD Catalyst Advisors LLC (AngelMD Catalyst Advisors) is a venture capital firm founded by Tobin J. Arthur and Jens Francis in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Part of Manulife Financial Corp., Aetna Canada is a Canadian company that provides life insurance. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada. Aetna Canada was acquired by Maritime Life Assurance Co. from Aetna, Inc. on October 01, 1999 for $298.53 million.

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Part of WW International, Inc., W. W. of North Carolina, Inc. operates weight control programs. The company is based in Pinehurst, NC. W. W. of North Carolina was acquired by WW International, Inc. on September 03, 2002 for $10.60 million.

The Culinary Institute of America refines the world of gourmet chefs. It offers bachelor's and associate degrees in culinary arts and management, as well as continuing education, conferences, travel programs, and e-learning.

Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Girls, Inc. provides educational programs for girls. It offers healthy living, academic enrichment and support and life skill instruction. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

La Brea Bakery, Inc. supplies breads to restaurants and food stores throughout the US. It also operates two casual dining La Brea Bakery Cafes in California. The company was founded in 1989 by Nancy Silverton, Mark Peel, and Manfred Krankl and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA

The Humane Society of The United States operates as an animal protection and welfare organization. Its activities include equine protection, disaster preparedness, wildlife protection, animals in research, and farm animal welfare programs. It protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy, and fieldwork. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Accelerator Ltd. provides hosted information technology and telephony solutions. It offers call, collaborate connect, email, OSS, security, storage, support and web services. The firm serves commercial property agents, corporate, estate agents, financial services, recruitment, retail, and travel agents. The company was founded by Spencer Jeffries in 2003 and is headquartered in Winchester, the United Kingdom.

Seattle's Best Coffee LLC makes and markets coffee drinks. It operates in North America, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. The company was founded by James Stewart in 1968 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

CK Franchising, Inc. provides home care services on an hourly, daily or weekly basis with tailored packages customized to an individual?s needs. It offers companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, incidental transportation, laundry and recreational activities. The company was founded by Kristina Clum and Jerry Clum in 1998 and is headquartered in Dayton, OH.

Magic Johnson Enterprises, Inc. provides business development and businesses expansion services. It enables entertainment and products and services available in diverse urban communities such as fitness sport centers, restaurants, travel, real estate funds and food service sectors. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks Coffee Austria GmbH is a coffee house chain that offers a variety of coffee assortments and limited edition summer snacks. The company is based in Vienna, Austria. Customers can use the Starbucks® app to order and pay ahead of time to skip the queue.

Part of Starbucks Corp., Starbucks Coffee Switzerland GmbH operates cafes. The company is based in Volketswil, Switzerland.

Big City Mountaineers is a non-profit organization that provides wilderness expeditions to children, helping them develop confidence for a promising future. The non-profit company is based in Golden, CO. The organization offers guides, resources, and gear to its volunteers to prepare them for success. Big City Mountaineers also provides fundraising support and climb gear incentives to summit for someone climbers. The volunteers play a crucial role in the organization's programming, including overnight camps, weeklong expeditions, and planning.

TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Aryzta AG, ARYZTA LLC is a company that produces cookies and crackers. The company is based in San Leandro, CA. The CEO of the company is John Yamin.

Starbucks Coffee Australia Pty Ltd. provides coffee manufacturing and retailing services. Its products include blonde roast, medium roast, dark roast and fine leaf teas. The company is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

City Practice Group of New York LLC provides healthcare services. The firm?s services include injuries and illnesses, women's needs, rapid lab tests and screening, X-ray services, vaccinations, physical exams, and pediatric care. The company was founded by David Shih, Nedal Shami, Faiz Khan, and Richard Park in 2010 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Hydrobuilder Holdings LLC is a leading omnichannel platform in the hydroponics, CEA, and specialty agriculture industry. The private company is based in the United States, with a retail footprint in four states and commercial warehouse direct capabilities in 17 states. The American company serves a wide range of customers, from hobbyists to large commercial growers, through its online, retail, and warehouse direct channels. These companies include Greencoast, Hydrobuilder.com, Elevated Equipment and Supply, and Way to Grow. Hydrobuilder Holdings was founded in October 2020 and has acquired four market-leading companies across different sales channels and geographies. The CEO of Hydrobuilder Holdings is Markus Alan Hockenson.

Jove Island Capital GP LLC (Jove Island Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2022 by Gregory D Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Jupiter, Florida.

AngelMD Inc. is a community of healthcare startups, clinicians, investors, and other industry stakeholders. The company was founded by Tobin J. Arthur and is based in Denver, CO, with subsidiaries in the United States. The company provides free and easy access to its resources, including a growing library of free and premium content for entrepreneurs. AngelMD is centered around physicians and dentists who aim to solve pressing healthcare challenges. The company has a clinical advisory board that supports healthcare startup innovation, and clinicians can influence innovation and have their voice heard. Tobin J. Arthur has been the CEO since incorporation.