Rick Desai
Founder at Dashfire V LLC
Network origin in Rick Desai first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Georgetown University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 443 |
Listen Ventures LLC
 Listen Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Listen Ventures LLC (Listen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Jeff Cantalupo. The firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 7 |
Lukla, Inc.
 Lukla, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Lukla, Inc. manufactures warm outdoor winter jackets. The firm offers vests, gloves, beanies, pants, and sleeping bags for skiing, snowboarding, trekking, and alpine climbing. The company was founded by Michael Markesbery, Rithvik Venna and Massimiliano Squire on August 23, 2013 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.
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| Holding Company | Apparel/Footwear | 7 |
RateGravity, Inc.
 RateGravity, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RateGravity, Inc. provides software solution that enables residential lending from various lenders. It offers technology solutions that redefining how consumers finance their home by eliminating the salesperson and using technology to compare, choose and close with local lenders, and saving tens of thousands of dollars in interest. The company was founded by Mike Tassone, Patrick Boyaggi, and Brent Shields in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 6 |
Mystery Tackle Box, Inc.
 Mystery Tackle Box, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Mystery Tackle Box, Inc. provides subscription service that delivers new fishing gear to customers on a monthly basis. The company was founded by Ryan McDonnell, Jason Dirks, Brian Roach, Jeremy Gwynne, and Ross Gordon in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Retail | 4 |
Don't Run Out, Inc.
 Don't Run Out, Inc. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Don't Run Out, Inc. manufactures and distributes cosmetics. It offers shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, bar soap, facial cleanser, lotion, moisturizer and deodorants. The company was founded by Morgan Hirsh Lackman and Michael Ferchak and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Holding Company | Household/Personal Care | 3 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings E-Capital Trust I
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| Financing Subsidiary/SPE | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 1 |
Dame Products, Inc.
 Dame Products, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dame Products, Inc. provides office administrative services. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The CEO of the company is Alexandra Fine.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Rick Desai via their personal network
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JPMorgan Securities LLC
 JPMorgan Securities LLC Investment ManagersFinance JPMorgan Securities LLC (JPMS) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1985 and is a subsidiary of JPMorgan Broker-Dealer Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by JPMorgan Chase & Co., Inc. (NYSE: JPM). JPMS provides research on fixed income, credit, derivatives, emerging markets, foreign exchange, structured finance, technical analysis and bond indices. Their equity analysts cover equities throughout North America, EMEA, Asia/Pacific and the emerging markets. The firm's fixed income team formulates trading and portfolio recommendations for investors in global bonds and other fixed-income markets based on valuations, analytics and market dynamics. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Iris.TV, Inc.
 Iris.TV, Inc. Electronic Production EquipmentElectronic Technology Iris Tv, Inc. provides video programming system. It offers software that allows publishers and content owners to generate more video views and engage users to devices. The firms product suite is designed to increase video consumption and simplify operation for web, mobile, and over-the-top video distribution. The company was founded by Richie Hyden, Field Garthwaite and Robert Bardunias on December 18, 2015 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Electronic Production Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC
 Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
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 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 Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
| HOULIHAN LOKEY, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
Leo Burnett Co., Inc.
 Leo Burnett Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Leo Burnett Co., Inc. provides advertising services. It offers planning, creation, and management of advertising campaigns. The firm provides promotions, direct marketing services, multimedia and interactive marketing development. The company was founded in 1935 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Telcom Global Solutions, Inc.
 Telcom Global Solutions, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Telcom Global Solutions, Inc. provides network planning, design, and optimization services. The company is headquartered Texas City, TX. | Information Technology Services | Founder | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Miami University | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
| Yale University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
New York State Bar Association
 New York State Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Bar Association is a non-profit organization, which provides legal services and offers a membership program for lawyers. It also publishes an array of books, bar journals, law digest, and State Bar news. The company was founded in 1876 and is headquartered in Alban, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Man Capital LLP
 Man Capital LLP Investment ManagersFinance Man Capital LLP (Man Capital) subsidiary of The Mansour Group is a private equity firm founded in 2010 by Mohamed Mansour and Loutfy Mansour. The firm is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
Mighty Software, Inc.
 Mighty Software, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mighty Software, Inc. operates an online platform that allows communities to learn and share together in groups. Its product Mightybell is a software platform and partner for companies to create specialized professional networks for their target markets and customers. The company was founded in September 2010 by Gina L. Bianchini and Matteo Melani and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Raise Marketplace LLC
 Raise Marketplace LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Raise Marketplace LLC operates an online marketplace to buy and sell gift cards. Its platform allows users to turn their unused gift cards into cash by listing their cards for sale and enables them to shop for discounted gift cards. The company was founded by George D. Bousis and Bradley Wasz on February 2, 2013 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| McDonough School of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Mantrac Group
 Mantrac Group Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of The Mansour Group, Mantrac Group operates as a dealer for Caterpillar products. The company is based in Mohandseen, Egypt. The CEO of the Egyptian company is Loutfy Mansour. | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest In | Director/Board Member | ||
Sierra Wasatch LLC
 Sierra Wasatch LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sierra Wasatch LLC (Sierra Wasatch) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Susan Stone. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Calm.com, Inc.
 Calm.com, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Calm.com, Inc. operates an online portal which allows busy and information loaded web workers to reduce stress. It also develops the smart phone based application. The company was founded by Alex Tew and Michael Acton Smith in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Packaged Software | Private Equity Investor | |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA (London Branch)
 Goldman Sachs Bank USA (London Branch) Regional BanksFinance Part of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., Goldman Sachs Bank USA (London Branch) is a British company that provides customer solutions for a comprehensive range of industries. Founded in 2012, the company is based in London, UK. The company's description mentions their reputation of almost 30 years in delivering customer solutions, and their services include translation, language, and localization services. The company also sponsors events such as the TransPerfect Music City Bowl and partners with Medianext to support video creation and localization efforts. The text also mentions a Botcasters session discussing the importance of quality data for training AI and the use of native speakers to make bots multilingual. | Regional Banks | Analyst-Fixed Income | |
Interior Define, Inc.
 Interior Define, Inc. Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Interior Define, Inc. operates as an e-commerce company for luxury furniture. It sells custom-made chairs and sofas online, The company was founded by Rob Royer in 2014 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Home Furnishings | Director/Board Member | |
Black Buffalo, Inc.
 Black Buffalo, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Black Buffalo, Inc. engages in the provision of tobacco-free smoke products. It offers big three, wintergreen, straight long cut, mint long cut, and snapback hat. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member | |
Factor75 LLC
 Factor75 LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Factor75 LLC engages in the provision of personal chef service. The firm offers paleo diet, keto diet, gluten-free diet, and nutrition coaching. The company was founded by Nick Wernimont, Mike Apostal, and Ryan Rouse in 2013 and is headquartered in Batavia, IL. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc.
 Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Grocery Delivery E-Services USA, Inc. provides online food delivery services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member | |
Americademy, Inc.
 Americademy, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Americademy, Inc. develops software platform and curriculum that teaches kids to code. The company was founded by Katy Lynch, Craig Ulliott and David Arel in 2017 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Ubiquitous Energy, Inc. (United States)
 Ubiquitous Energy, Inc. (United States) Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Ubiquitous Energy, Inc. manufactures and installs transparent solar windows. Its application focuses on windows, mobile, and internet of things. The company was founded by Miles Barr, Vladimir Bulovic, and Richard Lunt and is headquartered in Redwood, CA. | Building Products | Chief Executive Officer | |
MG Creative, Inc.
 MG Creative, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services MG Creative, Inc. operates as a premium lifestyle shop and publication for women, cannabis and good living. The company was founded by Kate Miller and Anna Duckworth in 2017 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member | |
Elizabeth Street Ventures
 Elizabeth Street Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Elizabeth Street Ventures (Elizabeth Street Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Benjamin S. Sontheimer and Will McClelland. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
MediaLab AI, Inc.
 MediaLab AI, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services MEDIALAB.Ai, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the acquisition and development of software applications. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Venice, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Secretary | |
The Feelings Co.
 The Feelings Co. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Part of Journey Meditation, Inc., Felt (NewYork) is a company that operates an online consultation platform for on-demand mental wellness coaching services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Aaron Albert, who has been the CEO since incorporation. Felt (NewYork was acquired by Journey Meditation, Inc. on March 13, 2024. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| THE FRESH FACTORY B.C. LTD. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member | |
PT Gudang Segar Indonesia
 PT Gudang Segar Indonesia Internet RetailRetail Trade Fresh Factory LLC engages in platform development for food and beverage brands. Its services includes innovation, supply chain, manufacturing, fulfillment, and finance. The company is headquartered in Carol Stream, IL. | Internet Retail | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 42 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Egypt | 2 |
| Indonesia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Technology Services | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Retail Trade | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 193 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 117 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 82 |
| Private Equity Investor | 81 |
| Founder | 38 |
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| Dennis Lockhart | 25 |
| Tim Holcomb | 24 |
| Caterina Fake | 20 |
| Bill Frank | 19 |
| Shawn Dennis | 18 |
| Jeff Cantalupo | 16 |
| John Riady | 16 |
| Jean Elizabeth Roberts | 15 |
| Reena Aggarwal | 14 |
| Jeffrey Albers | 14 |
| Scott Ross | 14 |
| Peter Morse | 14 |
| Dominic Lloyd | 14 |
| Christopher King | 12 |
| Robert W. O'Hare | 12 |
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