Andrew Jacobson

VerticalScope, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of online automotive social network. It specializes in the acquisition and development of websites and online communities for the automotive, powersports, outdoor, home improvement, hobbies and collectibles, power equipment, pets, sports, and technology vertical markets. The company was founded by Robert Laidlaw in 1999 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

Cars.com operates an online portal for buying and selling new and used vehicles. The firm provides car shoppers with pricing information, dealer reviews, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content, and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory. It offers users to find new or used car; post advertisements; and research reviews and specs, as well as finance services. The company was founded in 1997 by Mitch Golub, William Swislow and Alex Vetter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Conversant LLC provides online advertising campaigns and programs for advertisers and advertising agency customers. The company's customers include direct marketers, brand advertisers, the advertising agencies, and traffic distribution partners. It offers products and services that enable marketers to engage with their current and potential customers online and through mobile devices. It operates through three business segments: Affiliate Marketing, Media and Owned & Operated Websites. The Affiliate Marketing segment enables customers to develop their own fully commissioned online sales force comprised of third party affiliate publishers. The Media segment provides digital marketing services and tailored programs that help marketers create and increase awareness for their products and brands through the internet and on mobile devices. The Owned & Operated Websites segment services are offered through transaction focused branded websites. The company was founded in April 1998 and is headquartered in Westlake Village, CA.