James A. Mayer

Rim Semiconductor Co. develops and markets transmission technology products that enable data to be transmitted across copper telephone wire. Its technology products allow telephone companies and enterprise network operators to provide video, data, and voice services over the existing copper telecommunications infrastructure. The company was founded on December 5, 1985 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA.

Foundry Networks LLC manufactures switches, metro routers and Internet traffic management products for healthcare, financial services, universities, entertainment, government, technology enterprises, as well as metro and internet service providers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered insane Jose, CA.

Datasight Corp. designs, manufactures and supplies LED light bulbs and light fixtures to the commercial, industrial and consumer and retail markets. It offers street lighting, parking lot lighting, warehouse lighting, light bulbs, chandelier bulbs, flood and spot lights and accent lights products. The company was founded on November 19, 2007 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Heritage Bank of Commerce provides financial services. Its solutions include deposit, cash management, and lending. The company was founded by Ranson W. Webster and Jack L. Peckham in 1994 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Community Bank of the Bay engages in the provision of banking services. The company offers financial services to businesses, professional service firms, and owner-operators and non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay area. Its services include business, personal, and non-profit banking, and credit services such as checking, money markets and certificate of deposits, loans, and cash management. The company was founded by Frank Tsai on July 22, 1996 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Bay Microsystems, Inc. develops telecommunications systems and software. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Delicato Vineyards owns and operates vineyards in Monterey and Lodi. It produces variety of red and white wines which includes Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Merlot under labels such as King Fish & Delicato. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Manteca, CA.

Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

The Risk Management Association was founded in 1990 and promotes an enterprise approach to risk management, with a focus on credit risk, market risk, and operational risk. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. RMA has 1,700 institutional members, including banks of all sizes and nonbank financial institutions, represented by 18,500 individuals located throughout the country and the Pacific. The company offers the largest offering of risk-focused resources for the financial services industry and maintains a strong community of risk professionals through events and courses that advance the understanding of risk management in financial services.

American Conservatory Theater provides both classical and contemporary theater productions. It nurtures the art of live theater through dynamic productions, intensive actor training in its conservatory, and an ongoing dialogue with its audience and community. The company was founded by William Ball in 1965 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Stellar Solutions, Inc. provides aerospace engineering products and services. It offers system engineering and system integration, cyber security, strategic planning, program management, technical training and technology application development services. The company was founded by Celeste Volz Ford in 1995 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is a monthly e-publication dedicated to helping its members and the 9.1 million-plus women entrepreneurs across the country to power their “whole professional you”—in their business, in their lifestyle, and in their community. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Teana McDonald has been the CEO of the company since 2012. The Circle is an ever-evolving national program designed specifically for premier members who own larger businesses that exceed $1 million in annual revenue. This program offers exceptional connections, access, and learning opportunities above and beyond membership.

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics provides services in the field of aeronautical engineering & publishes technical journals. The company provides services such as publications & papers, courses & training and conferences & events. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Vistage International, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources consulting services. It offers executive leadership programs and business coaching to chief executives and business leaders. It also provides chief executive leadership, small business training, key executive coaching, trusted advisor executive, and inside leadership development programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce operates as chamber of commerce. It creates and promotes economic opportunity and educates members and the community. The company is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Bellatore Financial, Inc. (Bellatore) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Pleasant Hill, California. The firm was founded by Al Steele in 2007 and is principally owned by Bella Fund Holdings, Inc. Bellatore provides asset management services to select financial advisory businesses across the US.

QuakeFinder LLC operates as a humanitarian research project of aerospace engineering firm. It develops technology for the detection and analysis of electromagnetic earthquake precursors to produce earthquake forecasts based on sound scientific theory and practice. The company was founded by Tom Bleier and Celeste Volz Ford in 1999 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Part of Valley Economic Development Center, Inc., California Economic Development Lending Initiative provides financing services and business training programs. The company is based in Oakland, CA. California Economic Development Lending Initiative was acquired by Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. on March 26, 2015.

CHG Group, Inc. provides metal coating services. The company was is headquartered in Dulles, VA.

SpiderOak, Inc. engages in provision of cloud-based data management software. Its products include One, Groups, Enterprise, Semaphor and Encryptr. The company was founded by Alan Fairless and Ethan Oberman in 2007 and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Illuminate Management LLC (Illuminate Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Cindy B. Padnos. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California.

Part of Seagate Technology Holdings Plc, Seagate Federal, Inc. creates data-management solutions for federal agencies. The company is based in Herndon, VA. Seagate Federal's highly secure, top-performing, and affordable data management solutions utilize a robust supply chain of components, storage devices, and file systems. The company's proven technology adheres to strict government mandates while spearheading advancements in the field of security.

Iris Automation, Inc. develops computer vision systems that can make unmanned aerial vehicles, and eventually other robotics and vehicles, truly autonomous. The company was founded by Alexander Harmsen and James Howard and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

The Loan Store LLC provides mortgage lending services. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Stellar Ventures Management LLC (Stellar Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by David Anderman. The firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California.