Michael Groffenberger

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Autoweb.com, Inc. provides car buying information services over the Internet. The firm's website centralizes automotive-related commerce, content & community offerings to assist consumers in researching, evaluating & buying vehicles and automotive-related products & services such as insurance & financing. It also provide information on automotive content, web hosting & development services and sales automation services to vehicle manufacturers, dealers & online partners. The company was founded by Matias De Tezanos, Jose Vargas and Julio Gonzalez Arrivillaga in 1995 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology.

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.

Summit was founded in 1991 to provide customers with unbiased, independent and professional energy management services. The company began as a small operation in Louisville, Kentucky, USA focused on gas strategies. It quickly added electricity and alternative fuels to its growing list of services, and it began attracting leading financial and energy professionals in the energy industry. Today, Summit is comprised of more than 300 energy professionals in ten international offices managing nearly $20 billion in annualized global energy spend. Its clients include global Fortune 1000-sized companies, as well as diverse regional companies that leverage its energy industry-leading experience. Its global energy management services include energy procurement, energy risk management and utility consulting. Crude oil forecasting and natural gas hedging also are among its core services. Summit is focused on helping clients capitalize on opportunities and implement a strategic approach to energy risk management.

Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Management LP (PWPCM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2007 by Joseph Perella, Peter Weinberg and Tarek Abdel-Meguid. They are a subsidiary of Perella Weinberg Partners Capital Group LP, which is owned by Perella Weinberg Partners (NASDAQ: PWP). PWPCM provides discretionary investment advisory and other services, directly and indirectly, to private investment funds and co-investment vehicles.

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.

RWRF, Inc. provides fashion apparel for women’s. The firm offers tops, knits, shirts and blouses, shrugs, and sweaters, leggings, pants, rompers, shorts, and skirts, and denim shorts, jeans, and skirts. It also provides accessories such as shoes, handbags, belts, scarves, hats and jewelry. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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.

RE/MAX LLC provides real estate brokerage services. The firm offers residential services such as finding single family, townhouse, multi-family, timeshare, mobile homes, vacation rentals, and vacant land. The company was founded by David L. Liniger and Gail A. Liniger in 1973 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Grand-Jean Capital Management, Inc. (GJCM) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor and wealth management firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded by Steven Grand-Jean in 1990. GJCM provides equity portfolio management primarily to individuals.

AGU US Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interests in agricultural production supplies which include chemicals, fertilizer, and seed manufacturing. It distributes to clients such as farmers, commercial growers, and regional dealers. The firm provides crop and inventory management, biotechnology advising and custom blending services. The company is headquartered in Greeley, CO.

Hyphen Solutions LLC engages in the development and provision of integrated home builder application for supply chain management, collaboration and scheduling solutions. It offers BuilPro builder and SupplyPro supply chain management solutions. It also offer professional implementation, customized development and report writing services. The company was founded by David B. Deniger in 1998 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

One Planet VC LLC (One Planet VC) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of One Planet Group Inc founded in 2015 by Payam Zamani. The firm is headquartered in Walnut creek, California.

Deem, Inc. develops web tools and mobile applications. Its products include travel, expense, car service, reservation and dispatch, affiliate management, reservations, mobile and desktop. The company was founded by Patrick W. Grady in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

360training.com, Inc. provides online courses and e-learning solutions. It offers and supports e-learning technology and content to colleges, proprietary schools, associations and corporations. The company was founded by Adnan Sattar and Albert Lilly in 1997 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Delphon Industries LLC engages in the provision of polymer and adhesive solutions. It offers specialty elastomer films, adhesive materials, and proprietary products. The company was founded in 1982 and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.

WP Evenflo Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in providing juvenile travel systems, car seats, strollers, stationary activity products, gates, feeding systems, monitors and oral development items. The company is headquartered in Vandalia, OH.

Trench Plate Rental Co. supplies trench safety equipment rental services. Its products include steel road plate, specialty plate, trench shields, steel and aluminum, slide rail, guide frame and hydraulic shoring products. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Downey, CA.

Harman Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a private holding firm with interests in the manufacturing of home audio and video systems. The company is headquartered in Karlsbad, Germany.

Advisors Excel LLC provides insurance marketing services. It provides access to proprietary products, unparalleled training, proven marketing and lead generation support. The company was founded in 2005 by Cody Foster, David Callanan and Derek Thompson and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Cuyana, Inc. provides luxury fashion brands and goods. It operates an online platform that offers apparel and accessories, made from the most premium materials around the world and designed with a classic, feminine aesthetic. The company was founded by Shilpa Praful Shah and Karla Gallardo in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Tahirih Justice Center is a national charitable non-governmental organization that provides legal services. The private company is based in Houston, TX.

One Planet Ops, Inc. provides technology services. The company is based in Walnut Creek, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. Payam Zamani has been the CEO of the company since 2015.

One Planet Group LLC is a private equity firm that invests in early-stage companies and owns a suite of online technology and media businesses. The private company is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and has subsidiaries in over ten countries, including Guatemala and the United States. The company's mission is to support strong business ideas while building an ethos that helps improve society and give back to communities. One Planet Group's investment portfolio includes over 45 startups representing a diverse group of innovative tech-enabled products and solutions, with a focus on areas such as the future of mobility, education technology, health technology, and environmental solutions. The company operates several businesses, including BuyerLink, Autoweb, and Bahaiteachings.org. One Planet Group recently announced its annual conference, the One Planet Summit, scheduled for November 2023. One Planet Group was founded in 2015 by Payam Zamani, who has been the CEO since then.

Buyerlink, Inc. operates an online auction-based marketplace. The private company is based in Walnut Creek, CA. The company was founded by Payam Zamani, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC).

Mona Foundation is an organization that believes education is the key to eradicating poverty. The non-profit company is based in Kirkland, WA. The company's mission is to make a difference by providing education to those in need.