Michael Conklin

PNC Bank, NA (Investment Management) (PNC-IM) is the asset management division of PNC Bank, NA, a banking company headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is ultimately held by The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC-IM manages assets for institutions and high-net worth individuals and provides tailored investments, wealth planning, trust and estate administration and private banking to high-net-worth families and individuals.

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Founded in 2000, Birchmere Capital LP is a private equity fund located in Wexford, Pennsylvania.

Rita's Water Ice Franchise Co. LLC engages in the operation of franchise of ice cream parlors. The firm’s menu of frozen treats includes Italian ice cream, frozen custard, and layered gelatin. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Trevose, PA.

ViaTherm Therapeutics LLC develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic deep heating solutions. It offers ReBound, a revolutionary deep tissue therapeutic heating system which is used to promote pain relief, reduce joint stiffness and facilitate the body's natural healing process. The company was founded by James Hanlon, Maria Fattore-Gill, Dani J. Kazienko and Jeffrey C. Swoveland in 2006 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Plan4Demand Solutions, Inc. provides supply chain consulting services. It offers demand, supply, sales and operations and logistics planning services. The firm also provides operational strategy, business process re-engineering, change management and technology enablement solutions. Plan4Demand Solutions was founded by Lisa M. Kustra in 2000 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

Stonewood Capital Management Inc (Stonewood Capital Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by George W. Tippins. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association (PVCA) is an organization that advocates for early-stage investors and fosters relationships among parties united in purpose to create a more vibrant, diverse entrepreneurial community. The organization is based in Bridgeville, PA. The PVCA offers a variety of dynamic networking, educational, finance, and social outings throughout the year, including the nationally renowned 3 Rivers Venture Fair.

Pittsburgh Opera, Inc. provides social advocacy services. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.