Neil B. Friedman
Chief Executive Officer at Poof-Alex Holdings LLC
Network origin in Neil B. Friedman first degree
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| Public Company | Recreational Products | 70 |
Cupcake Digital, Inc.
 Cupcake Digital, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cupcake Digital, Inc. engages in the development of digital applications for children entertainment. It produces whole series of digital stories and games. The firm is partnering with other major entertainment companies to develop story experiences and game applications based on their brands and properties. The company was founded in June 2012 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Packaged Software | 6 |
Toys "R" Us, Inc.
 Toys "R" Us, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Toys "R" Us, Inc. engages in the distribution and retail of toys and baby products. The firm's products include Hello Kitty City Cruiser, Bugaboo Cameleon and Bugaboo Donkey Strollers, Buckyballs high-powered magnet sets and Hug and Tugs, Puppy and Monkey. It offers a selection of private label merchandise under names such as Babies "R" Us, Journey Girls, Imaginarium, Fast Lane, You and Me, Just Like Home, True Heroes, Totally Me!, Dream Dazzlers, and Fao Schwarz. The company was founded by Charles P. Lazarus in February 1948 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.
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| Private Company | Specialty Stores | 6 |
Poof-Alex Holdings LLC
 Poof-Alex Holdings LLC Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Poof-Alex Holdings LLC manufactures and sells toys. It offers toys, games for children of all ages. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Fairfield, NJ.
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| Holding Company | Recreational Products | 2 |
Fisher-Price, Inc.
 Fisher-Price, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Fisher-Price, Inc. manufactures toys & child care products. Its products include baby gears, baby toys, building toys, dolls/dollhouses/accessories, learning and educational toys. The company is headquartered in East Aurora, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Recreational Products | 1 |
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Companies connected to Neil B. Friedman via their personal network
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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 Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Chief Operating Officer Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Toy Association, Inc.
 The Toy Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Toy Association, Inc. is a business trade association that represents all businesses involved in creating and delivering toys and youth entertainment products for kids of all ages. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The association leads the health and growth of the toy industry, which has an annual economic impact. With roughly 900 members, they drive the annual $41 billion domestic toy market. The Toy Association promotes the developmental benefits of play and advocates for toy safety. The company organizes the world-renowned Toy Fair and engage in advocacy activities on behalf of their members. The association also chairs the committee that reviews and revises the ASTM F963 toy safety standard. The Toy Foundation, their philanthropic arm, acts as a children's charity that has delivered the joy of play to 32 million children in need worldwide. Gregory B. Ahearn has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Treasurer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| THE GAP, INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| DOUGLAS EMMETT, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
| Pitzer College | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
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 | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.
 Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc. engages in the provision of management and technology consulting services. Its services include consulting, analytics, digital solutions, engineering, cyber security, and product. The company was founded by Edwin G. Booz in 1914 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Engineering & Construction | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| A-MARK PRECIOUS METALS, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Mattel Children's Foundation | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | ||
| Mattel Children's Hospital | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| KIMBERLY-CLARK CORPORATION | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
MGA Entertainment, Inc.
 MGA Entertainment, Inc. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables MGA Entertainment, Inc. manufactures consumer entertainment products. The company's products include toys, games, dolls, consumer electronics, home d?cor, stationary, and sporting goods. MGA Entertainment was founded by Isaac Larian in 1997 and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA. | Recreational Products | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
| Mattel Interactive | Chief Executive Officer General Counsel | ||
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| ESTEE LAUDER | Household/Personal Care | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Sales & Marketing | |
Asia Society
 Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
FFL Partners LLC
 FFL Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance FFL Partners LLC (FFL) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Tully Friedman, Spencer Fleischer, David Lowe, and Christopher Masto. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LEVI STRAUSS & CO. | Apparel/Footwear | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| CARDINAL HEALTH, INC. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Pacific Council on International Policy
 Pacific Council on International Policy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Pacific Council on International Policy operates as a foreign affairs firm. The firm specializes International Affairs, International Relations, Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, Public Policy, National Security, International Economics, Government, Professional Networking, Events, Non Profit, International Policy and International Business, Analysis. The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| SIX FLAGS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| HASBRO, INC. | Recreational Products | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Enesco LLC
 Enesco LLC Industrial ConglomeratesProducer Manufacturing Enesco LLC designs, manufactures and markets giftware products. It distributes its products to card and gift retailers, home decor boutiques, mass-market chains and direct mail retailers. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Itasca, IL. | Industrial Conglomerates | Chairman Private Equity Investor | |
| University of Delhi | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP, INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Vassar College | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Mattel U.K. Ltd.
 Mattel U.K. Ltd. Recreational ProductsConsumer Durables Mattel UK Ltd. manufactures and distributes toys. It produces new range of Barbie dolls modeled on pop group Girls Aloud. It brands include Barbie, Hot Wheels & Matchbox cars and Fisher-Price toys. It also makes a variety of toys based on licensed characters such as Harry Potter and Yu-Gi-Oh. The company is located in Maidenhead, UK. | Recreational Products | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Propel Equity Partners
 Propel Equity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Propel Equity Partners (Propel Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Michael C. Cornell and John M. Belniak. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| SMART & FINAL STORES INC | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member General Counsel | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INTUIT INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Amherst College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate 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 | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin |
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| Independent Dir/Board Member | 70 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 63 |
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| Roshini Hemant Bakshi | 21 |
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| Ronald Sargent | 17 |
| Robert M. Farinholt | 17 |
| Richard Goodman | 16 |
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