Craig Connors

Ascentis Corp. engages in provision of human resources software, online payroll services, and human capital management solutions. It automates critical human resource and payroll processes such as full-scale benefits management, compliance, online open enrollment, time and attendance, real-time payroll processing, tax filing, applicant tracking, employee and manager self-service and reporting. The company was founded by David Snodgrass, Jody Snodgrass, and Dwight R. Matheny in 1994 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, MN.

Maxim Partners LLC (Maxim Partners) is a private equity subsidiary of MJR Holdings LLC founded in 2009 by Gregg W. Wilson. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sandhurst Capital provides investment services. The private company is based in Darien, CT.

Berkery, Noyes & Co. LLC provides transaction management and consulting services. Its services include mergers & acquisitions, divestitures and strategic research. The company customers include information, communications, and publishing industries. The company was founded by Joseph W. Berkery in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

UBS Americas, Inc. provides investment advice services. It offers wealth, asset management and investment banking services. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.

Trenwith Group LLC owns and operates a group of financial service businesses. It provides corporate finance and valuation services to middle market companies through its Trenwith Securities and Trenwith Valuation subsidiaries. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA.

Carter, Morse & Goodrich, Inc. provides investment banking services. It offers sales and divestitures, capital raises, acquisition services, and pre-transaction advisory to consumer, healthcare, manufacturing and technology industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

Post Education, Inc. provides educational services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Waterbury, CT.

Powermylearning, Inc. provides educational games and learning activities for kids. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

The Maritime Aquarium is a non-profit organization located in Norwalk, CT. The private company has over 75 live exhibits featuring over 7,000 animals, including a variety of sea creatures such as harbor seals, jellyfish, and meerkats. The aquarium offers unlimited admission for one year with changing exhibits and seasonal events. The company also has a research vessel, "R/V Spirit of the Sound," that offers public cruises and can be transformed to host private charters. The newest member of their aquarium family is a male harbor seal pup named Sono, who was born on April 5, 2023, and is currently adjusting to life in Pinniped Cove. Visitors can purchase tickets for admission and 4D theater experiences. The aquarium is a popular destination for families with children and offers a fun and educational experience for all ages.

Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) is a research organization that conducts social science research to guide practice and inform policy. EDC designs and conducts various types of research studies both in the US and overseas, partnering with school districts, ministries of education, community health groups, foundations, nongovernmental organizations, and federal agencies to adapt research designs to fit local contexts and priorities. The non-profit company is based in Newton, MA. Since 1958, EDC's research has helped to advance healthcare equity, identify disparities in learning, improve student outcomes, and decipher the market forces that drive modern economies. EDC's research is funded by public and private funders, including the Institute of Education Sciences, the National Science Foundation, the Agency for International Development, the Department of Education, Schmidt Futures, and the MetroWest Health Foundation.

Green Circle Capital Partners LLC is a boutique investment banking advisory firm that specializes in providing advisory services in raising capital and mergers & acquisitions. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company focuses on lower middle market companies in specific health & wellness verticals, including natural and plant-based products. The company was founded in 2012 by Stuart Strumwasser, who has been the CEO since 2012.

White & Lee is a leading law firm that specializes in international law. With offices located around the world, they offer a convenient one-stop solution for growing businesses. The private company is based in Portland, OR. The company has represented companies like Tesla and provide comprehensive legal services for businesses.

Ater Wynne LLP provides legal services. The firm offers advice and services in business, litigation, environmental, energy, intellectual property, international, employment, real estate, health care, estate planning, and tribal law. The company is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Taylor Made Golf Co., Inc. provides golf equipment. It offers drivers, fairways, hybrids, irons, wedges, putters, golf balls, accessories, custom golf clubs and balls. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

NextWave Ventures LP (NextWave Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by John M Slosar and Jeff Slosar. The firm headquartered in Carlsbad, California.

Kaplan VC LLC (Kaplan VC) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Kaplan, Inc. founded in the year June 2010. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Young & Rubicam Brands, Inc. provides advertising services. It primarily operates through its flagship creative ad agency Y&R Advertising. The firm offer consulting and marketing services through Wunderman, and public relations services through Burson-Marsteller and Cohn & Wolfe. The company was founded by Raymond Rubicam and John Orr Young in 1923 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

SightLife, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides eye care services. It focuses on the elimination of corneal blindness. The organization was founded by Jack Smalley in 1969 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Bermuda Commercial Bank Ltd. operates as a commercial bank. It offers private banking and wealth management, business banking, corporate administration, global custody and brokerage, estate planning and trust administration. The company was founded in February 1969 and is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda.

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