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Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Medley Global Advisors LLC (MGA) is an investment research firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Richard H. Medley in 1997. They are a subsidiary of Energy Aspects Ltd. in Great Britain. MGA provides macro policy research services for hedge funds, institutional investors and asset managers around the world. The firm issues reports and provides analysis on political economy in the developed world and key emerging markets. Their core strengths are global central banks, fiscal policy, politics and geopolitics.

HGGC LLC (HGGC) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by Robert Gay, Greg Benson, Rich Lawson and Steve Young. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California and was formerly known as Huntsman Gay Global Capital LLC.

Gemspring Capital Management LLC (Gemspring Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Bret Weiner. The firm is headquartered in Westport, Connecticut.

KSL Advisors LLC ( KSL Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Mike S. Shannon and Eric C. Resnick. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Palistar Capital LP (Palistar Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2019 by Omar Jeffrey. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Capstone LLC is a policy analysis and regulatory due diligence research firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm was founded by David Barrosse in 2010 and is wholly owned by the Orion Group LLC. Capstone helps corporations, industries, and investors navigate the local, national, and international policy and regulatory landscape. The firm explores how policy affects companies, industries, and investments in the financial services, health care, TMT, and energy sectors. They work with a diverse group of corporate and investor clients that produce actionable investment research based on their deep-dive analysis of public policy.

The American Academy of Actuaries provides leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues to assist public policymakers on all levels. The private company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries credentialed by one or more of the five U.S.-based actuarial organizations.

Impact Engine (Impact) is a private Equity and venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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

Petrochem Wire LLC engages in the publication of news and price information for the US petrochemical industry with a focus on the supply chain from energy to plastic resins. It offers midday update, daily refinery focus, real-time text messaging, weekly PVC and pipe report, and weekly recycled plastics report services. The company was founded by Kathy Hall in 2007 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Pharo Management, Inc. is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Guillaume Fonkenell in 2000 and is a subsidiary of Pharo Management LP, which is owned by Pharo GP LLC. Pharo Management manages portfolios that are diversified across countries and risk types.

PFC Energy, Inc. provides advisory and consulting services to energy companies. The firm provides analysis and business solutions for the oil and gas industry, financial players and government organizations. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

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.

Argus Media Ltd. engages in the production of price assessments and analysis of international energy and other commodity markets. Its products include ARGUS Air Daily, AGUS Americas Crude, and ARGUS Base Oils. The company was founded by James Ashley Nasmyth in June 1970 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Reuters Ltd. provides financial market information services. It offers information on the business, politics, entertainment, and technology markets. The company was founded in October 1851 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.