David Kahan

DirectoryM bridges the gap between users and the information resources provided by local businesses, advertisers, publishers, and event organizers. Founded in 1999 as rfpMarket, the company first developed and deployed private label e-marketplaces and business directories. Responding to customer demand, it re-launched in 2003 as DirectoryM with a focused business model and technology to connect service providers with local users actively seeking the solutions they supply. The first partner to join the DirectoryM network was American City Business Journals (ACBJ). In 2008, DirectoryM partnered with John Wiley & Sons, Inc, publishers of Cliffnotes and the For Dummies series. This partnership has allowed the delivery of relevant information about specific topics and businesses directly toward engaged users. With its headquarters located in downtown Boston, DirectoryM also has offices in China and Latin America, and continues to expand.

Jumptap leverages its highly advanced, sophisticated algorithmic engine and unique IP to deliver the best ROI for advertisers and the highest monetization for publishers. The result is a network of mobile websites and applications that combine best-in-class content and services together with highly relevant advertising to create an experience that appeals to the mobile consumer. It delivers engaging, ads on the largest, highest quality, premium mobile ad network-placing the consumer at the center of mobile advertising ecosystem. Mobile advertising with the company means better targeting and the most relevant ads, leading to higher click-through and conversion rates. It delivers a greater ROI to advertisers and more revenue for mobile app developers and publishers and operators.

Millennial Media, Inc. provides mobile advertising solutions. It offers advertisers a suite of solutions that allow them to reach and connect with their target audiences across screens from smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices to PCs with the scale to make significant impact to their business. Its tools and services help developers maximize their advertising revenue, acquire users for their apps and gain insight about their users. Millennial Media was founded by Paul J. Palmieri and Christopher John Brandenburg on May 30, 2006 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Athena Design Systems, Inc. provides software tools and manufactures IC optimization tools that enable the nanometer design. The company was founded in 2003 by Dimitris Fotakis and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA

Foley Hoag LLP provides legal services. It offers international litigation and arbitration services, and counsel in the evolving field of corporate social responsibility. The firm offers practices in industries such as life sciences, health care, technology, energy and renewable, investment management, and professional services. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, Zooba.com, Inc. is an internet/e-mail marketing company. The company is based in Boston, MA. Zooba.com was acquired by Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA on March 23, 2001.

Malden Mills Industries, Inc. manufactures and markets synthetic fabrics. The company makes all-season synthetic fabrics used primarily in apparel and footwear under the brand name Polartec found in products sold by apparel retailers like Lands End, Timberland and in its own store. Its fabrics are used in branches of USA military including Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and special operations forces. The company was founded by Henry Feuerstein in 1906 and is headquartered in Lawrence, MA.

Vaultive, Inc. provides cloud data encryption solutions. It enables customers to encrypt data-at-rest and data-in-use within the hosted Microsoft exchange environment, while enterprise information technology retains complete control of the encryption keys. The firm’s hosted exchange does not interfere with standard email security features such as malware and antivirus protection. The company was founded by Ben Matzkel and Maayan Tal in 2009 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.