Hans Taparia
Founder at Preferred Brands International, Inc.
Network origin in Hans Taparia first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
New York University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 608 |
Preferred Brands International, Inc.
 Preferred Brands International, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Preferred Brands International LLC is a holding company, which manufactures and markets specialty foods. It offers ready-to-eat Indian entrees, Asian noodles, rice, and meal inspirations. The company was founded by Ashok Vasudevan, Meera Vasudevan, Hans Taparia, and Kartik Kilachand in 1994 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Major Diversified | 6 |
Hungry Harvest LLC
 Hungry Harvest LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Hungry Harvest LLC engages in the wholesale distribution of fruits and vegetables. The company was founded by Evan Lutz in May 2014 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
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| Holding Company | Food Distributors | 6 |
Desert Bloom Food Ventures LLC
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| Private Company | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Hans Taparia via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS | Wireless Telecommunications | General Counsel Public Communications Contact | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group LP (Global Private Equity) is a private equity firm founded in the year 1990 by William E. Conway, Jr. and Daniel A. D'Aniello. The firm is headquartered in Washington DC. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate 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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Moody's Investors Service, Inc.
 Moody's Investors Service, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Analyst-Fixed Income Analyst-Fixed Income | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Brandeis University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
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 | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Fordham University
 Fordham University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Fordham University provides college and university. It offers undergraduate colleges and graduate & professional schools. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in Bronx, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Syracuse University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Yale University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Baruch College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Tel-Aviv University
 Tel-Aviv University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Tel-Aviv University operates as a university in Israel. Its faculties include arts, engineering, science, humanities, law, life science, management, medicine, and social science. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Ramat Aviv, Israel. | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| New York Medical College | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
The Sundance Institute
 The Sundance Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Sundance Institute provides support services and resources to filmmakers and other artists. It provides a space for independent artists to explore their stories free from commercial and political pressures. The company was founded by Robert Redford in 1981 and is headquartered in Park City, UT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Association of the Bar of the City of New York
 The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of the Bar of the City of New York is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students. The organization was founded in 1870 and it is headquartered in New York, NY | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Creative Coalition
 The Creative Coalition Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Creative Coalition is a nonpartisan social and public advocacy organization of the arts and entertainment community. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Citizens Budget Commission, Inc.
 Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Citizens Budget Commission, Inc. operates an organization that influences constructive changes in the finances and services. It researches and analyzes the city's finances and fiscal affairs of state government and evaluates the management of city government. The company was founded in 1932 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Jewish Museum
 The Jewish Museum Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Jewish Museum operates museums and art galleries. Its collections include paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, photographs, books, and decorations ranging from the 16th century to the present which depicts Jewish personalities, customs, environments, comment on the meaning of Jewish life and history. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
American College of Trial Lawyers
 American College of Trial Lawyers Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American College of Trial Lawyers is an organization of trial lawyers dedicated to maintaining and improving the standards of trial practice, professionalism, ethics, and the administration of justice. The non-profit company is based in Irvine, CA. The company has foundations in the US and Canada and offers opportunities for law students to get involved. The company offers resources such as learning and resource centers, journals, and podcasts. The company also has committees and task forces that focus on mentoring, amicus briefs, and awards and competitions. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TASTY BITE EATABLES LIMITED | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chairman Founder Director of Finance/CFO | |
| ASG Omni India Pvt Ltd. | Director/Board Member Founder Director/Board Member | ||
ASG-Omni LLC
 ASG-Omni LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ASG-Omni LLC provides management consulting services. The company was founded by Hans Taparia, Sohel Shikari, Meera Vasudevan and Ashok Ramamoorthi Vasudevan in 1995 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Founder Founder | |
Preferred Brands Foods (India) Pvt Ltd.
 Preferred Brands Foods (India) Pvt Ltd. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Preferred Brands Foods (India) Pvt Ltd. manufactures, processes, and exports ready-to-eat food products. It manufactures natural, ready-to-eat Indian and Thai foods, sold under the TastyBite brand, as well as private labels. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Preferred Brands Australia Pty Ltd. | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
NYU Langone Hospitals
 NYU Langone Hospitals Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services NYU Langone Hospitals provides health care services. It offers wide array of specialties, including cardiac and vascular care, cancer, inpatient and outpatient musculoskeletal care—including orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation—and a host of specialty children’s services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
NYU Langone Health
 NYU Langone Health Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NYU Elaine A. & Kenneth G. Langone Medical Center provides health care services. It offers treatments for bone, joint, and muscle disorders; brain and nervous system disorders cancers, tumors and blood disorders; genetic and chromosomal disorders and immune system disorders. The company was founded in 1841 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| The University of Pennsylvania Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Uma Consumer Products Pvt Ltd.
 Uma Consumer Products Pvt Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services UMA Consumer Products Pvt Ltd. is a private company that engages in trading of goods. The company is based in Chennai, India and was founded in 2023. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
 New York University Tandon School of Engineering Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services New York University Tandon School of Engineering engages in the provision of educational services focusing on science and technology. Its degrees and programs include bachelor of science, master of science, doctor of philosophy, advanced certificate programs, a bridge program to NYU Tandon, and industry partner programs. The company was founded in 1854 and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY. | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| New York University School of Medicine | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Investment Banks/Brokers | Market Strategist Analyst-Equity |
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International
| United States | 43 |
| India | 5 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 25 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 410 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 258 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 76 |
| Chairman | 72 |
| Founder | 67 |
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| Herbert I. London | 36 |
| Anthony Welters | 32 |
| Khaldoon Al-Mubarak | 32 |
| Ralph Alexander | 30 |
| Evangelos Simoudis | 28 |
| Marc Bell | 28 |
| Gary Cohn | 26 |
| Henry S. Schleiff | 24 |
| Bulbul Gupta | 22 |
| Paul J. Massey | 21 |
| Steven Cohen | 20 |
| John Paulson | 20 |
| Clayton Rose | 19 |
| Ashok Ramamoorthi Vasudevan | 18 |
| Randal Milch | 17 |
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