Sam Dawes

Carreker Corp. develops payments related software and consulting solutions to financial institutions and financial service providers. Its services include consulting, project management and software implementation. The company offers tools for fraud detection, payment systems, cash inventory management and cost reduction. The firm is located in Dallas, TX.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients.

Publicis Dialog provides advertising and communication services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France.

TAC Partners Inc (TAC Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by James F. Wade and David D. Croll. The firm is headquartered in Boston, California.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

CAST Management Consultants, Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers services to the retail, commercial banking, regulatory compliance and risk, finance optimization, insurance and wealth management, and revenue management industries. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

IWCO Direct, Inc. provides direct mail marketing services. The firm offers integrated direct mail supply chain solution encompassing form, insert printing, envelope manufacturing, personalization, mail sorting, and postal optimization. Its products Mail-Gard engages in business continuity and disaster recovery services, and Recovery Builder assists planning and consulting services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Chanhassen, MN.

Mercer LLC provides human resources and staffing consulting services. Its services include retirement plans, health and benefits, investments, merger and acquisitions, and human capital services. It focuses on advising clients on the financial, cultural, and talent aspects of human capital issues in corporate and private equity transactions, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, spin-offs, start-ups, and business transformations. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

DISA Global Solutions, Inc. provides workplace safety and compliance services. The firm’s services include drug & alcohol testing, background check services, DOT & transportation compliance, occupational health, entertainment compliance and financial investigative services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Court Square Capital Partners LP (Court Square Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1968. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Chicago Tribune publishes magazines and journals. It offer news about business, politics, entertainment, sports, and food and dining. The company was founded in 1847 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of BearingPoint GmbH, BearingPoint Europe Holdings BV provides management consulting services. The company is based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Vimeo.com, Inc. operates an online video platform website. The firm provides professional software, tools and technology for creators and businesses to host, distribute and monetize their videos anywhere. The company was founded by Zach Klein and Jakob Lodwick in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Openlands engages in protecting natural and open spaces and surrounding regions to ensure cleaner air and water, protect natural habitats and wildlife and help balance and enrich people's lives. works with groups and individuals in northeastern Illinois to preserve open space, develop walking and biking trails, restore natural areas, and connect people to the outdoors. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

BDT Capital Partners LLC (BDT Capital Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of BDT & MSD Partners LLC founded in 2009 by Bryan Trott. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

GoKart Labs LLC provides web and mobile software development and digital marketing solutions. It incubates, executes and optimizes digital initiatives through passionate employees who integrate business, technology, analytical and marketing expertise to deliver measurable results. The company was founded by Don Smithmier and A. J. Meyer in 2009 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

New Insight Holdings, Inc. provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Plano, TX.

Crest Rock Management Co LP (Crest Rock Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Steve Johnson and Jeff Carnes. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

MomSource LLC provides staffing and recruiting services. It specializes in recruiting, networking, market development, flexibility and professional development. The company was founded by Courtney Jones in 2013 and is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Avance Investment Management LLC (Avance) is a private equity firm founded in 2020 by David Perez, Luis Zaldivar and Erik A. Scott. The firm is headquartered in New York, United States.

The Jump Fund (JumpFund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Kristina Montague. The firm is headquartered in Chattanooga,Tennessee.