Richard Ling

MSC Software Corp. develops simulation software technology that enables engineers to validate and optimize their designs using virtual prototypes. Its services include quick start projects, knowledge transfer, customer success program, staff augmentation, on-site support, simulation projects, customization and process automation, methods development, toolkit solutions, and simulation data and process management. The firm's customers include the aerospace, automotive, consumer products, defense, electronics and energy industries. The company was founded by Richard MacNeal and Robert Schwendler in 1963 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA.

LiquidSpace, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for finding and booking flexible office and meeting space. It provides desks, meeting rooms and private offices to freelancers and virtual companies. The firm also offers a central directory of what is available, handles reservations, collects fees and performs the necessary back-office accounting tasks. The company was founded by Mark Gilbreath and Marinaro E. Douglas, Sr. in 2010 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA.

Toolwire, Inc. provides experiential learning solutions. It develops virtual learning labs for higher education and corporate customers that offer online skill and competency building in a broad range of subject areas, including business, health care, law, applied science, and information technology. The company was founded by David James Clarke IV in 1999 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

Memorex Products, Inc. manufactures and sells recordable media equipment such as magnetic diskettes, tapes and optical disks. Its products include computer peripherals such as optical storage drives (CD-RW, DVD-RW), keyboards, mice, and flash card readers. Memorex was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Cerritos, CA.