Deborah A. Dean

Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Lawrence Investments LLC offers properties for sale via this unique venue. The company is headquartered in walnut Creek, CA.

Mollusk Holdings LLC operates as a holding company investing in companies that designs, develops and markets technology-based learning products and related proprietary content for all ages, at home and in schools. The company was registered in December 19, 1995 and is headquartered in Walnut Creek, CA.

Knowledge Universe, Inc. provides online information and consulting services. It invests in companies such as internet-oriented education, day care & childhood learning, and B2B companies. The company has offices in Menlo Park and Los Angeles. Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA

Gazillion, Inc. develops and publishes free-to-play online games. The firm operates massively multiplayer online games and services for wide audiences. The company was founded by Robert Hutter, Bhavin Shah, and John Romero in 2004 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.

Human Capital Education Corp. develops and publishes educational content on-line. It empowers educators to help students connect what they learn in class to the world outside. The company provides teaching and learning methodologies to the schools and colleges. Human Capital Education is headquartered in Cambridge, MA

Educational Development International Plc. provides vocational and professional accredited qualifications and assessment services. It is an accredited awarding body and international education company with a range of products and services including vocational and professional qualifications both within the UK and internationally through LCCI, Goal online assessments for schools, approved training programmes for employers, an electronic assessment delivery system, electronic portfolio package, and specialist business broadband service. Educational Development International was founded on December 20, 2002 and is headquartered in Coventry, the United Kindom.

De Lage Landen International BV provides asset management services. The firm offers lease and financial products to businesses and consumers. It serves the food, agriculture, healthcare, financial, and materials handling sectors. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Eindhoven, the Netherlands.

Part of Knowledge Universe II LLC, Leapfrog is a leader in innovative learning toys for children that encourage their curiosity and love of learning. The company is based in Burlingame, CA. For over 25 years, Leapfrog has helped children expand their knowledge and imagination through award-winning products that combine educational expertise, innovative technology, and engaging play. Leapfrog's proprietary learning tablets, developmental games, and interactive learning toys are designed to create personalized experiences that encourage, excite, and build confidence in children. Leapfrog is a subsidiary of VTech Holdings Limited and was founded in 1995 by Suzanne F. Delbanco.

Quark Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers and develops novel RNAi-based therapeutics. The firm’s products include QPI-1002 and QPI-1007 is being developed as a neuroprotective agent for the treatment of optic neuropathies that result in the death of retinal ganglion cells. The company was founded by Daniel Zurr, David M. Fineman and J. Gregory Swendsen in December 1993 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

Part of Mattel, Inc., Universal Matchbox Group Ltd. is a toy manufacturer that specializes in miniature cars and trucks. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. Universal Matchbox Group was acquired by Tyco Toys, Inc., part of Mattel, Inc. from March 27, 1997 on October 06, 1992 for $107.10 million.

The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

SEGA of America, Inc. develops, publishes and distributes entertainment software products. It makes games for PCs, wireless devices, and consoles such as the Sony play station, Nintendo Game Cube and Microsoft Xbox. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation is a non-profit organization, which awards fellowships and grants. The company was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Princeton, NJ.

The Toy Association, Inc. is a business trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The association leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact. With roughly 900 members, they drive the annual $41 billion domestic toy market. The Toy Association promotes the developmental benefits of play and advocates for toy safety. The company organizes the world-renowned Toy Fair and engage in advocacy activities on behalf of their members. The association also chairs the committee that reviews and revises the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Foundation, their philanthropic arm, acts as a children's charity that has delivered the joy of play to 32 million children in need worldwide. Gregory B. Ahearn has been the CEO of the company since 2024.

Zui.com, Inc. offers online games. It provides online action, sports, puzzle and flash games. The firm sends weekly updates that inform about children activities through online for parents and teachers. The company was founded by Clifford T. Boro, Vidar Vignisson, Thomas C. Broadhead and William von Reis in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Alsop Louie Management LLC (Alsop Louie Partners ) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Spherion Staffing LLC engages in the provision of staffing and recruiting services. The company was founded by Leroy Dettman in 1946 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Adecco Group AG, Barkers Group Ltd. is a home store located in the north of England that offers a wide range of products. The company is based in London, UK. The British company opened in 2016 as part of a £3.5 million extension and refurbishment program. In 2019, they celebrated their 25th anniversary. Barkers Beauty Hall offers a variety of fragrances for both men and women from well-known brands such as Chanel, Dior, Bulgari, and Issey Miyaki. Barkers Group was acquired by Penna Consulting Ltd., part of Adecco Group AG from May 11, 2016 on June 29, 2009 for $14.20 million.

Omnitura Therapeutics, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the commercialization of Multifunctional Multitargeted pharmaceuticals for oncology, a new class of therapies that is design to address the fundamentally complex and heterogeneous nature of cancer. The firm's product Aneustat, is a non-toxic, orally delivered, multivalent I-O drug candidate design to intercept, treat, and prevent cancer. The company was founded by James Dao and Jeffrey Dao in 2001 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA.

MPS Group International LTD provides staffing, consulting and solutions for government entities and businesses. It provides its services in information technology, finance and accounting, law, engineering and healthcare fields. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Integral Reality Labs, Inc. provides design tools for game developers and publishers. Its products include MakePrintable, Hackatari and GamePrint. The company was founded by Baha Abunojaim and Muhannad Taslaq and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Teach The World Foundation is an organization that aims to combat illiteracy in some of the poorest countries in the world through their microschools program. The private company is based in Washington and was founded by Muhammad Imran Sayeed. The American company also provides recommendations for homeschooling resources during COVID-19.

RatePig, Inc. operates as an SaaS (software as a service) firm. Its platform specializes in machine learning, innovation, computational psychology, consumer insights, experience, linguistic demographics, and data science. The company was founded by Dmitriy Pavlov and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.