Catherine Lien
Director/Board Member at Murf Electric Bikes LLC
Network origin in Catherine Lien first degree
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University of Illinois
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 220 |
Impact Engine
 Impact Engine Investment ManagersFinance Impact Engine (Impact) is a private Equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 18 |
GEF Capital Partners LLC
 GEF Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance GEF Capital Partners LLC (GEF Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2018 by Alexandre Alvim, Stuart Barkoff, Sridhar Raj Pai, Daniel Prawda and Anibal Wadih. The firm is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 14 |
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLC
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| Subsidiary | 12 | |
McNally Capital LLC
 McNally Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance McNally Capital LLC (McNally Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2008 by Ward S. McNally and John P. Rompon. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 10 |
JPMorgan Infrastructure Investments Group
 JPMorgan Infrastructure Investments Group Investment ManagersFinance J.P. Morgan Infrastructure Investments Group (J.P. Morgan Infrastructure) is an infrastructure private equity firm founded in 2006. The firm headquartered located in New York, United States with an additional office in London, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mumbai.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 3 |
Murf Electric Bikes LLC
 Murf Electric Bikes LLC Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Murf Electric Bikes LLC, founded in 2016, is a brand that aims to revolutionize urban commuting and outdoor adventures. The company is based in Bend, OR, and orders can be picked up from Cubicle Surf. The American company seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with sleek design to deliver powerful and comfortable e-bikes for cyclists of all levels. With a range of models tailored for diverse riding experiences, Murf e-bikes offers approachable options and unbeatable customer service. Murf's popular mini electric bike is a great option for adults and kids, featuring a 40-50 mile range on a single charge and speeds of up to 25mph. The cargo e-bike is also available for those hauling a child or a heavy backpack, with passenger or non-passenger options. The company was founded by Josh Jones, who has been the CEO since 2016.
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| Holding Company | Motor Vehicles | 2 |
Lifecycle Renewables, Inc.
 Lifecycle Renewables, Inc. Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Lifecycle Renewables, Inc. is an integrated food waste recycling and renewable fuels company. The company is based in Marblehead, MA. The company produces LR100TM, a renewable heating oil, by using recycled waste oils and fats from the food service industry. LR100TM is a drop-in fuel for oil-capable facilities that competitively replaces fossil fuels. The company seeks to create closed-loop waste-to-energy solutions for cities across the globe. The company provides used restaurant cooking oil collection, recycling, and grease trap cleaning services for metro Boston, New York City, and the Tri-State area. The company was founded in 2008 by Rory Gaunt, who has been the CEO since 2008.
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| Holding Company | Environmental Services | 1 |
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Companies connected to Catherine Lien via their personal network
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PPM America, Inc.
 PPM America, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance PPM America, Inc. (PPM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 1990 and is a subsidiary of PPM Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Jackson Financial, Inc. (JFI) (NYSE: JXN). PPM is the primary investment manager for the general account assets of JFI’s insurance subsidiaries and serves as sub-adviser to US mutual funds sponsored by Jackson National Asset Management LLC (JNAM), a subsidiary of Jackson National Life Insurance Co. (Jackson), and adviser to the PPM Funds, a family of institutional share class mutual funds. Additionally, PPM provides advisory services to non-US pooled investment vehicles, structured vehicles such as collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), private equity funds, and separately managed accounts for third-party institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Consultant / Advisor | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
Northern Trust Investments, Inc.(Investment Management)
 Northern Trust Investments, Inc.(Investment Management) Investment ManagersFinance Northern Trust Investments, Inc. (Investment Management) (NTI-IM) is the asset management division of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., ultimately held by Northern Trust Corp. (NASDAQGS: NTRS), a multi-bank holding company established in 1889. The firm was founded in 1988 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. NTI-IM provides a wide range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory and sub-advisory services to individual and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | President Analyst-Equity | |
Adams Street Partners LLC
 Adams Street Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Adams Street Partners LLC (Adams Street Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1972 by George H Spencer and Shahab Rashid. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, IL, with offices in Austin, Beijing, Boston, London, Menlo Park, Munich, New York, Seoul, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
RSM US LLP
 RSM US LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services RSM US LLP engages in the provision of accounting services. It offers audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services. The firm serves the energy, government, life sciences, manufacturing, private equity, and real estate and construction industries. The company was founded by Ira B. McGladrey in 1926 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Northern Trust Global Investments | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
 Fitch Ratings, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Fitch Ratings, Inc. is a global rating agency and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by John Knowles in 1913 as Fitch Publishing Co. They are a subsidiary of Fitch Group, Inc., ultimately owned by The Hearst Family Trust. Fitch Ratings seeks to provide independent and prospective credit opinions, research and data to the world's credit markets. Their approach is based on a foundation of local market experience that covers capital markets in over 150 countries. The firm's ratings analysis and rating decisions are based on established criteria, methodologies and ratings definitions which they apply in a consistent manner. Fitch Ratings provides coverage of the following markets: Economics, Banks, Insurance, Sovereigns, Corporates, Structured Finance, Public Finance – International, Public Finance – US, Infrastructure & Project, and Finance. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| Emory University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Babson College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Global Environment Fund Management Corp.
 Global Environment Fund Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Global Environment Fund Management Corp (Global Environment Fund) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jeffrey Leonard and John Earhart. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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 | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| DePaul University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Loyola University of Chicago | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| Sarah Lawrence College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Sterling Fund Management LLC
 Sterling Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sterling Fund Management LLC (Sterling Partners) is a Private Equity firm founded in 1983 by Eric Becker, Michael Bronfein, Shoshana M. Vernick, Jeff Elburn. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Warsaw | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Allies for Community Business, Inc.
 Allies for Community Business, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Allies for Community Business, Inc. engages in the provision of microcredit and financial support services. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member | |
Winona Capital Management LLC
 Winona Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Winona Capital Management LLC (Winona Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Laird Koldyke and Luke Reese. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst | |
Morningstar, Inc. (Research)
 Morningstar, Inc. (Research) Investment ManagersFinance Morningstar, Inc. (Research) is the investment research arm of Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), an American financial services firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Joseph Mansueto in 1984 and provides independent portfolio information offering star ratings and analysis of managed funds. They also provide economic commentary and asset allocation information based on qualitative research. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching
 Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Golden Apple Foundation For Excellence In Teaching operates as a non-profit organization that provides education services. It offers golden apple scholars of Illinois program and golden apple awards for excellence in teaching and leadership. The company was founded by Martin J. Koldyke and Patricia Koldyke on July 30, 1985 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| TiE Midwest | Director/Board Member | ||
Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights
 Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights is a leading anti-poverty organization that works to advance human rights and promote human dignity by providing services and promoting solutions to achieve a more just society. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL, and has subsidiaries in the United States and abroad. The organization provides a comprehensive array of services in the areas of safety, health, housing, education, economic opportunity, and justice, as well as leads state and national policy efforts to create systemic change. Heartland Alliance's social impact research center conducts research that helps leaders create change and advance real-world solutions to poverty. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Mercer Investment Consulting LLC
 Mercer Investment Consulting LLC Investment ManagersFinance Part of Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc., Mercer Investment Consulting LLC is a company that redefines the world of work, reshapes retirement and investment outcomes, and unlocks real health and well-being. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Mercer provides solutions for both the federal government as well as state agencies. The company has an action plan and a commitment to inclusion and diversity. Mercer offers forward-looking ESG ratings and operational due diligence reports on thousands of managers and strategies across public and private markets. The company meets the needs of today and tomorrow by understanding the data and applying it with a human touch, and by turning ideas into action to spark positive change. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Anchor Bolt Capital LP
 Anchor Bolt Capital LP Investment ManagersFinance Anchor Bolt Capital LP (Anchor Bolt) is a hedge fund manager headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Anchor Bolt Capital LLC. Anchor Bolt serves as the investment manager for and provides discretionary investment advisory services to various private investment funds and separately managed accounts. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Consultant / Advisor Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member | |
SpotHero, Inc.
 SpotHero, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services SpotHero, Inc. provides mobile applications and website for drivers to find reserve parking spot. The company was founded by Mark Lawrence, Jeremy Smith and Lawrence Kiss in 2011 and is headquartered Chicago, IL. | Packaged Software | Founder | |
| GRUBHUB INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The Leonard N Stern School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
SS Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd.
 SS Supply Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation SS Supply Chain Solutions is an Indian supply chain data analytics company that offers smart and AI-powered solutions driven by cutting-edge technology. The company is based in Gurgaon, India. The company was founded in 2012 by Lalit Das and Sarita Das, with Lalit Das serving as the CEO since 2012. The company's services include supply chain analytics, prescriptive analytics, predictive analytics, descriptive analytics, control tower, supply chain management, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. | Air Freight/Couriers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Schwartz Capital Group
 Schwartz Capital Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Schwartz Capital Group is an entrepreneurial family investment firm that invests in and builds scalable businesses and partnerships for the long-term. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and was founded by Theodore Schwartz. The company has investment platforms such as Strand Equity Partners, which is a growth equity fund focused on investing in emerging and dynamic consumer brands. The company also has Schwartz Capital Real Estate, which partners with entrepreneurial and differentiated multi-family operators throughout the nation. Additionally, they have Schwartz Capital Opportunistic Equity, which invests in special situations or companies where a non-correlated risk-adjusted return can be achieved. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Investment Officer | |
Grafly, Inc.
 Grafly, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Grafly, Inc. develops platform that integrates internal data services into tools. The company was founded by Don Pinkus, Jeremy Smith, Paul Katsen and Jason Tokoph in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Founder | |
Braintree Payment Solutions LLC
 Braintree Payment Solutions LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Braintree Payment Solutions LLC provides online platform for merchant payment processing. It offers businesses with an online merchant account and payment gateway to accept credit card payments. Its customers range from startups in garages to not-for-profits and largest online retailers. The company was founded by Bryan Johnson on October 13, 2006 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Human Resources Officer | |
General Inception
 General Inception Investment ManagersFinance General Inception Management LLC (General Inception Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by Vikram Chaudhery, Paul A. Conley and Jim Buzzitta. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor | |
Colorful Capital
 Colorful Capital Investment ManagersFinance Colorful Capital (Colorful Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Megan Kashner and William Burckart. The frim is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
ENC Energy Brasil Participações SA
 ENC Energy Brasil Participações SA Environmental ServicesIndustrial Services Part of Urca Energia Participações Ltda, ENC Energy Brasil Participações SA operates landfill gas-to-energy plants. The company is based in Jundia, Brazil. The Brazilian company was founded in 2018. ENC Energy Brasil Participações was acquired by Gas Verde SA from ENC Energy SGPS SA on June 05, 2023. | Environmental Services | Director/Board Member |
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| Poland | 2 |
| India | 2 |
| Brazil | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Technology Services | 4 |
| Electronic Technology | 2 |
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| Director/Board Member | 381 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 145 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 111 |
| Chairman | 91 |
| Private Equity Investor | 73 |
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| Terence John Toth | 191 |
| John Freund | 37 |
| Jacek Osowski | 33 |
| Chuck Templeton | 31 |
| CASSELBERRY JIM | 18 |
| Roxanne Martino | 18 |
| MOFFAT Kim Vender | 18 |
| SEITZ TASHA | 16 |
| Pravan Rajesh Malhotra | 15 |
| Dimitri Azar | 13 |
| Jessica Yagan | 13 |
| Steve Miller | 11 |
| Justin Marku | 11 |
| Alexandre Alvim | 10 |
| Hsin Fang Wu | 10 |
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