James M. Kearney

BrandMuscle, Inc. develops marketing automation solutions that enable companies with distributed marketing channels to design and produce localized cross-media marketing campaigns. It offers local marketing platforms, local marketing execution and support, and local channel program management. The company was founded by Philip Alexander in 2000 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Talkot Capital LLC is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in Sausalito, California. The firm was founded by Thomas B. Akin in 1995 and they provide investment advice to high net-worth clients.

BDO USA LLP operates as an accounting, auditing, and bookkeeping firm. It offers advisory; audit and assurance; digital; and tax services. The company was founded by Maximillian L. Seidman in 1910 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Technology Association of Georgia operates as a personal, professional, and business association. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Feathr, Inc. designs, develops, and operates an online advertising and event marketing platform. The firm offers Feathr platform which provides digital marketing, digital advertising, Adtech, and events. The company was founded by Aidan Augustin and Aleksander Levental in 2012 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

Xpanxion LLC provides software development, testing, and consulting services through an integrated rural and offshore sourcing model. Its services include quality assurance, software development, business intelligence and analytics, and software management. The company was founded by Paul D. Eurek in 1997 and is headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.

Pennell Venture Partners LLC (Pennell Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996. The firm is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

NavigatorSRVS, Inc. operates as a edge data management company, which specializes in software as a service platform. It offers Navigator Platform, a cloud based data management software for commercial real estate and corporate services. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Ascent360, Inc. operates a customer database platform that integrates multiple data sources to view customers. The firm specializes in database marketing, marketing services, retention, acquisition, analytics, marketing database, customer data, retention and acquisition. The company was founded by Karen Buelter and Scott Buelter in 2013 and is headquartered in Golden, CO.

Full Measure Education, Inc. provides education technologies. It is a student lifecycle and retention management company developing next generation student facing mobile/social/web technology and human powered retention services that keep students from dropping out of college. The company was founded by Robert Abraham, Charles Brodsky, Anthony Banford and Gregory Davies in 2013 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Digital Hands LLC provides managed cyber security and network infrastructure services. It offers compliance management, endpoint security, network security and data protection services. The company was founded by Charlotte Baker in 2001 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

LiveSource, Inc. develops supplier management solutions for manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, and defense. It offers strategic sourcing, strategic network, technology, and part and tooling services. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Florida Venture Forum, Inc. is a non-profit organization, which provides educational and networking opportunities for Florida-based entrepreneurs and private companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL.

Southern Capital Forum, Inc. operates a trade association for private capital investors. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA. The company was founded by John J. Huntz.

Vertical Wellness, Inc. engages in the production and distribution of hemp cannabinoid products. It offers a portfolio of diverse brands with a wide variety of products that are available at dispensaries and mobile delivery services. The company was founded by Todd Kaplan and is headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA.

STS Capital Partners Corp. is a sell-side M&A firm that specializes in guiding private, founder, and entrepreneurial business owners towards achieving an extraordinary exit. The private company is based in Mississauga, Canada. The Canadian company's proven deal process and extensive relationships bring international strategic buyers and investors to the table, delivering maximum financial value to clients. Through their Success to Significance™ program, they inspire charitable donations with a goal of raising billions of dollars in new philanthropic and impact capital to support charities like Altruvest, Knowledge Impact Network, and DignityMoves. The company was founded by Robert Follows and Skúli Mogensen, and the CEO is Sean Friday.

Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007.

Illinova Corp. supplies electric energy and natural gas. It invests in independent power projects. The company is a subsidiary of Dynegy, Inc. Illinova is headquartered in Decatur, IL.

Vertical Brands, Inc. operates online wholesale brand name clothing stores. The private company is based in Feasterville Trevose, PA.

Taliera Holdings LLC is an investment holding private company. The company is based in Carmel, IN. Smoke Wallin. The company was founded by J.

Beach Whiskey LLC produces flavored whisky. It offers naturally flavored coconut and cinnamon whiskey. The company was founded by Smoke Wallin on March 23, 2015 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.

Vertical Cos. engages in the cultivation, extraction, and sale of cannabis. It offers brand analysis, packaging design, brand messaging, marketing collateral, social media and experimental marketing, and in-store promotions. The company was founded by Todd Kaplan in 2014 and is headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA.

MP2020, Inc. provides online marketing solutions. The firm’s integrated marketplace allows buyers and suppliers of custom-manufactured parts to connect globally through one easy-to-use platform. By using the MFG.com platform, users continually connect with each other throughout the manufacturing process, from prototype to production. The company was founded by David Mitchell Free in 2000 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America, Inc. distributes wines and spirits. It also offers wholesaler and associate membership. The firm serves in the areas of public affairs, education, and social responsibility issues. The company was founded in 1943 and is located in Washington, DC.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Ecrime Management Strategies, Inc. provides cybercrime protection and intelligence services that reduce the risk of phishing, malware and other cyber attacks. Its services include ATO prevent, phishing, crime ware, brand abuse lure, rogue mobile app protection, DDOS intelligence, and threat intelligence data. The firm also offers online fraud services. The company was founded by John A. LaCour III in 2008 and is headquartered in Charleston, SC.

Path-Tec LLC provides specimen and client management solutions. It offers client supply technology, specimen logistics, client supply distribution, courier management, and marketing solutions. The firm's products include standard and custom kits, collection and transport supplies, and requisitions. The company was founded by Kevin Boykin in 2005 and is headquartered in Midland, GA.

Ernst & Ernst Ltd. provides software engineering services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Crumlin, the United Kingdom.

Funko LLC wholesales and supplies toy and hobby products. It offers products to independent gift and specialty boutiques. The firm holds licenses including Lucas Films, Marvel, Hasbro, The Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, DC Comics, NBA, Sanrio and Disney. The company was founded by Mike Becker in 1998 and is headquartered in Everett, WA.

Talkot Partners I LLC is a private equity fund. The private company is based in Sausalito.

Talkot Crossover Fund LP provides investment services. The private company is based in Sausalito.

Acacia Technologies Group develops, acquires and licenses patented technologies. The company is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

Infotec LLC provides IT education and training services. The private company is based in Virginia Beach, VA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

SKR International LLC designs and sells footwear for babies and toddler. Its products promote healthy foot development. The company was founded by Cause Haun and Chen Gang in 2004 and is headquartered in Bothell, WA.