Phil Atkinson

Brookstone, Inc. develops and markets innovative gadgets and specialty items. It is an innovative product development and specialty lifestyle retail company that operates Brookstone branded stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company operates in three segments based on its distinct distribution channels and customer bases: Retail, eCommerce and Alternative Distribution. The Retail segment is comprised of all full-year stores in addition to all temporary stores and kiosks. The firm's retail product distribution is conducted primarily through the store locations. The eCommerce segment is comprised of the Brookstone catalog and products promoted via its internet website. The firm's eCommerce product distribution is primarily conducted through the company's customer care center and distribution center located in Mexico, Missouri and by its vendors. The Alternative Distribution segment is comprised of sales of its products to select resellers and corporate partners. The company was founded in 1965 by Pierre de Beaumont and Mary de Beaumont and is headquartered in Merrimack, NH.

Serena Software, Inc. provides application lifecycle management software for enterprises. The company designs, develops, and sells application lifecycle management, application release management, and information technology management software and solutions. Its products include Serena Requirements Manager, Serena Development Manager, Serena Release Manager, Dimensions, PVCS, ChangeMan, StarTool and Comparex, Serena Business Manager, Serena Service Manager, Serena Demand Manager, Serena Request Center and Serena Dashboard. The company was founded by Douglas D. Troxel in 1980 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Hallmark Cards, Inc. sells greeting card products, art supplies and stationery to retail outlets. It offers greeting cards, holiday cards, gift wrap, story books, ornaments and stationary products. The firm offers art tools, crafting activities, and creative toys for kids. The company was founded by Joyce Clyde Hall in 1910 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Providence Equity Partners LLC (Providence Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1989 by Glenn Creamer and Jonathan M. Nelson. The firm is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island.

Learfield IMG College operates as a collegiate sports marketing company. It offers multimedia rights, licensing, digital, publishing, ticketing, seating, fundraising, and consulting services to the collegiate market. The firm holds rights in intellectual property, experiential and promotional assets, event signage, digital, tickets, hospitality, live event radio, and shoulder programming, including coaches’ TV and radio shows. The company was founded in November 2007 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Lagardere Sports & Entertainment SASU provides media production services. The firm engages in sports and entertainment. The company was founded on May 24, 2004 and is headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France.

The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd. operates theatres and live entertainment events. It specializes in the production of entertainment programs and pantomimes, live entertainment ticketing, manages ticketing, revenues, customer services, group sales and e-commerce needs for venues, producers, promoters, artists, and events. The company was founded by Howard Hugh Panter and Rosemary Anne Squire in 1992 and is headquartered in Woking, the United Kingdom.

Ancestry.com LLC engages in the provision of family history and personal DNA testing services. The firms offers services relating to searching family history records on its subscription-based websites to helping people discover their detailed genetic ethnicity through DNA testing services. Its brands include AncestryDNA, AncestryHealth, Ancestry ProGenealogists, AncestryAcademy, and Ancestry Institution. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Levi, UT.

Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Silver Lake Management Co. LLC (Silver Lake Management) is a private equity firm, a subsidiary of Silver Lake Group LLC founded in 1999 by Jim Davidson and David Roux. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Hong Kong and Singapore.

London Broadcasting Co., Inc. engages in the operation and management of media properties. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Addison, TX.

Newport Television is a television broadcast company founded by Sandy DiPasquale and Providence Equity Partners that acquired Clear Channel Television on March 14, 2008. The company is comprised of station television group in 22 markets across the country and Inergize Digital, the leader in fully integrated digital management solutions that generate revenue for local media companies. Newport Television is the second partnership between Mr. DiPasquale and Providence Equity Partners. Newport Television operates stations nationwide with multiple network affiliates including ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CW, MyNetwork and Telemundo. Newport Television is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts is a not-for-profit center for music, opera, theater, and dance located in Kansas City. The center offers year-round business development, recognition, and hospitality benefits to companies that align with it. College students can apply for internships in various fields such as marketing, theater operations, and volunteer management. The center serves as the performance home for the ballet, lyric opera, and symphony. It was designed by Moshe Safdie and opened in 2011. Paul J. Schofer has been the CEO of the American company since 2012.

EB Research Partnership operates as a foundation for the research and treatment of Epidermolysis Bullosa. The company was founded by Alexander Silver, Jill Vedder, Ryan Fullmer, Jamie Silver and Heather Fullmer and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Wasserman Media Group LLC provides sports, entertainment and lifestyle marketing and management agency. The firm focuses on athlete representation, corporate consulting, properties and media, property sales, and action sports and lifestyle. It provides global media, consulting, team sports, golf, global football, and action sports and olympics. The company was founded by Casey Wasserman in 2002 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sweetwater Sound LLC. engages in the retail of music instruments and pro audio equipment. It sells musical instruments such as guitars, basses, keyboards and percussion, studio and live sound equipment, DJ equipment, music related software and accessories through its web site and catalogs. The company was founded by Charles J. Surack in 1979 and is headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN.

Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation operates as a private, nonpartisan foundation that works in entrepreneurship and education to create uncommon solutions and connect people to the tools they need to shape their futures and be successful. It works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. It works with educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of economic impact of entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO.

Accelerate Learning, Inc. provides educational services. It offers STEMscopes, a digital science solution for PreK through 12th grade students offering three core curriculum programs: STEMscopes K-12, STEMscopes NGSS, and STEMscopes Early Explorer. The company was founded by Jarrett Reid Whitaker in 2013 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

365 Retail Markets LLC engages in the provision of platforms for vending, food service, and hospitality. It designs and implements turnkey, unattended, and automated MicroMarket self-checkout solutions. The company was founded by Joseph Hessling and Brad Pitser in 2008 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Pixellot Ltd. engages in the provision of automated sports production solutions. Its products include Pixellot S, Pixellot Prime, Pixellot Coaching, and Pixellot VidSwap. The company was founded by Michael Tamir and Gal Oz in 2013 and is headquartered in Petah Tikva, srael.

Learfield Sports LLC provides customized sports marketing solutions. It empowers businesses and universities by connecting big brands to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of college sports. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Diamond Baseball Holdings LLC is a company that was founded in 2021 to support and enhance minor league baseball clubs affiliated with Major League Baseball. The company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The company is committed to elevating fan experiences, creating "centers of energy," fostering dynamic engagements for brands, and highlighting the evolution of the minor league baseball environment. Diamond Baseball Holdings is grounded in a deep-rooted appreciation for traditions, community, and the sport of baseball. Peter Freund has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Thrasio LLC engages in the retailing of consumer products through an online platform. Its products include pet deodorizer, anti-fatigue floor mats, and hiking poles. The company was founded by Joshua Silberstein and Carlos Cashman in 2018 and is headquartered in Walpole, MA.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Orogen Group LLC engages in the provision of financial services. It focuses on investing in financial services companies and related businesses. The company was founded by Vikram S. Pandit and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Bowlero Corp. engages in the ownership and operation of bowling centers. It specializes in corporate and special events, as well as league and walk-in retail bowling. The company was founded on July 1, 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.