Edward M. Messman
Chief Executive Officer at Rook Capital LLC
Network origin in Edward M. Messman first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Movies/Entertainment | 30 | |
Hercules Capital
 Hercules Capital Investment ManagersFinance Hercules Capital is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Scott Harvey, Manuel Henriquez, and Roy Liu. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 27 |
Silicon Valley Bank
 Silicon Valley Bank Regional BanksFinance Silicon Valley Bank provides commercial banking services. It offers banking services to the hardware and infrastructure, software and internet, life science and healthcare, energy and resource innovation, private equity and venture capital, and premium wine industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Regional Banks | 6 |
Comerica Bank-California
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| Extinct | Regional Banks | 3 |
RightNow Technologies, Inc.
 RightNow Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services RightNow Technologies, Inc. provides customer relationship management software and services. The company offers RightNow CX, a customer experience suite for consumer-centric organizations to enable interactions across Web, social, and contact center touch points. Its RightNow CX suite includes RightNow Web Experience, which integrates into an existing Web infrastructure to provide an online customer experience providing customer access to Web self-service; RightNow Social Experience that enables organizations to listen and respond to conversations with their consumers on the social Web and to build branded communities to cultivate their own conversations; RightNow Contact Center Experience, which enables organizations to deliver consistent customer experiences across multi-channel interactions; RightNow Engage, which provides horizontal service, sales, and marketing business processes that support, span, and inter-connect the Web, social, and contact center experiences; RightNow CX Cloud Platform that provides a platform for scalability, performance, flexibility, and security; RightNow Mission Critical Operations, a cloud delivery platform; and RightNow CX Commitment, which describes the way to deliver a customer experience. The company also provides professional services, including project management and consulting services. It serves various industries, such as technology, public sector, retail/consumer packaged goods, entertainment, financial services, telecommunication, and travel and hospitality industries. The company was founded in September 1997 by Greg R. Gianforte and is headquartered in Bozeman, MT.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 2 |
Rook Capital LLC
 Rook Capital LLC Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Rook Capital LLC is a company that aims to revolutionize homeownership and real estate investing. The company is based in Boulder, CO. Rook Capital was founded by Edward M. Messman and Kevin Cawley, with Edward M. Messman serving as CEO since incorporation. The company provides affordable access to capital for homeowners and make real estate investment easier for everyone.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 1 |
HiveLive, Inc.
 HiveLive, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services HiveLive, Inc. provides enterprise social software platform services. It manages and shares information such as blog posts, address books, recipes or vacation plans. The company was founded by Geoff Kembel in 2006 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 1 |
SVB Asset Management
 SVB Asset Management Investment ManagersFinance SVB Asset Management is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in San Francisco, California. The firm was founded in 2002 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co., which in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA). SVB Asset Management provides discretionary investment management services for corporate clients in the innovation economy, specifically in the technology and life science/healthcare industries.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Edward M. Messman via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERCULES CAPITAL, INC. | Investment Managers | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| San Jose State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
20th Century Studios
 20th Century Studios Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services 20th Century Studios produces, acquires, and distributes motion pictures. The firm works on its own films such as Rio and Water for elephants, also distributes movies for Regency. The company was established by Darryl F. Zanuck and Joseph M. Schenck in 1935 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| NEXON CO., LTD. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
Candle Media LLC
 Candle Media LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Candle Media LLC is a home for high-quality brands and franchises that is built for the digital age. The company is based in Sacramento, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Mexico, and Canada. The company brings together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth. The company has also made a strategic minority investment in Westbrook Inc., a media company focused on empowering artists to tell stories that connect the world. Candle was founded in 2021 by Kevin A. Mayer and Thomas O. Staggs, who are also the co-chairmen and co-CEOs. Candle has acquired Hello Sunshine, a mission-driven media company that puts women at the center of every story it creates, and Moonbug Entertainment Ltd., a digital-first children’s entertainment company behind highly popular shows such as Cocomelon and Little Baby Bum. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| The California State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Velocity Financial Group, Inc.
 Velocity Financial Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Velocity Financial Group, Inc. engages in the provision of financing solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Analyst Corporate Officer/Principal | |
UCFH I Finance, Inc.
 UCFH I Finance, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services UCFH I Finance, Inc. provides entertainment services. It owns and operates theme parks, Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure and CityWalk, a dining, retail and entertainment complex at Universal Orlando Resort a multi-day vacation destination. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| FOREST ROAD ACQUISITION CORP. II | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Oxford Finance LLC
 Oxford Finance LLC Investment ManagersFinance Oxford Finance LLC (Oxford Finance) is a private equity subsidiary of WCP Holdings LLC founded in 2002 by J. Alden Philbrick IV. The firm is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
| University of California, Santa Barbara | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| California State University-East Bay | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| San Diego State University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
eCompanies LLC
 eCompanies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance eCompanies LLC provides funding and financing services. Its services include credit and investment, accounting, data oversight, stock exchange and associated marketing information. The company was founded by Jacob J. Winebaum and Sky Dylan Dayton in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pinkberry, Inc.
 Pinkberry, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Pinkberry, Inc. operates a chain of upscale frozen dessert restaurants. Its products include frozen yogurt, Greek yogurt, toppings, cone and waffle cookies. The firm operates stores in Canada, Bahrain, Dominican Republic, Egypt, India, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. The company was founded by Hye-Kyu Hwang and Young Lee in 2005 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia School of Law | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| CASTLIGHT HEALTH, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ACTIVISION BLIZZARD, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Boston University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
InfoLogix, Inc.
 InfoLogix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services InfoLogix, Inc. develops mobility and advanced wireless asset tracking solutions. It operates within the Stanley Security Solutions business platform. The firm provides strategic consulting, business applications, wireless device and infrastructure, connectivity, and mobile managed service solutions. The company was founded by Richard D. Hodge and David T. Gulian in 2001 and is headquartered in Hatboro, PA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| Hochschule RheinMain | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Consilium Partners Ltd. | Private Equity Investor | ||
| University of Southern Maine | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Ted Bates & Co. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd.
 Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse (Singapore) Ltd. (Credit Suisse-Singapore) is the Singapore-based subsidiary of Credit Suisse AG, itself a subsidiary of Credit Suisse Group (VX: CSGN; ADR: CS) in Switzerland. Founded in 1971, the firm provides investment banking, private banking and asset management services to a range of corporate and institutional clients and high-net worth individuals. Credit Suisse-Singapore is headquartered in Singapore City. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Learn Capital LLC
 Learn Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Learn Capital LLC (Learn Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1999 by Greg Mauro. The firm is headquartered in San Mateo, California. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
QUALCOMM Ventures
 QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures (QUALCOMM Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
City of Hope National Cancer Institute
 City of Hope National Cancer Institute Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services City of Hope is a research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and various life-threatening diseases. The center is founded in 1913 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member | |
| Kansas State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| MERUELO M | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
| Interval Research Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 28 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 2 |
| Health Services | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 258 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 188 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 64 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 59 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 52 |
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| Mark Pacala | 49 |
| Sudhir Singh | 41 |
| David Davies | 34 |
| Ann Mather | 33 |
| Mitch Lasky | 32 |
| Nathaniel Lipman | 30 |
| Kevin Mayer | 26 |
| Timothy V. Wolf | 26 |
| A. Catherine Ngo | 23 |
| Larry Klane | 22 |
| Michelle McKenna-Doyle | 20 |
| Robert Badavas | 18 |
| David Lund | 17 |
| Paul I. Walborsky | 17 |
| Dawn Ostroff | 16 |
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