Deborah K. Childers

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Part of iMedia Brands, Inc., ShopNBC is a company that publishes newspapers or engages in publishing and printing. The company is based in Eden Prairie, MN.

FSN New England operates sports channels. The firm also telecasts national sports events and other sports programs. It serves as cable TV home for MLB, NHL and NBA teams in the United States. The company is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

NativeX LLC provides monetization and user acquisition solutions for mobile and web apps. For publishers and developers who want to monetize with advertising that really works, NativeX is the marketing technology platform that is reinventing in-app advertising to create more effective and engaging ad experiences that enable developers to build successful businesses around their apps. The company was founded by Robert J. Weber and Ryan J. Weber in 2000 and is headquartered in Sartell, MN.

Big Ten Network LLC provides coverage of athletic and academic events. The firm offers football, season men's and women's basketball games, Big Ten Championship events, coaches' shows, and classic games. The company was founded on August 30, 2007 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

32 Degrees Capital Advisor Ltd (32 Degrees Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by David Ambedian, Mitch Putnam and Larry Evans, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

HomeSpotter LLC provides mobile application for real estate firms. Its solutions include homespotter signature, brokerages and franchisors and homespotter for agents. The firm develops mobile apps for multiple listing services and real estate agencies. The company was founded in 2009 by Aaron Kardell and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Learfield Sports LLC provides customized sports marketing solutions. It empowers businesses and universities by connecting big brands to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of college sports. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

GREAT NORTH CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP (Great North Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Ryan J Weber, Robert J Weber and James DonFrancesco. The firm is headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota.

FactoryFix, Inc. owns and operates a platform that connects manufacturers to qualified experts. The firm provides labor resources for same-day service projects, part-time skilled workers, contract and temporary resources, and factory automation and engineering projects. The company was founded by O'Rahilly Patrick Jr. is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Atland Fund Manager LLC (Atland Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Sourish Ghosh, Harshil Chahal, David Brown and Samuel Bagley. The firm is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Minnestar is a non-profit organization that serves the community of technologists. The American company was founded by Ben Edwards.

Part of FB Topco, Inc. /PA/, EmpowerU, Inc. is a leading provider of evidence-based programs that support students facing non-academic barriers to success. The company, based in Excelsior, MN, equips educators with tools and strategies to deliver targeted interventions and empower students to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. EmpowerU's highly personalized resilience and mental health programs help young people replace anxiety and depression with resilience and confidence. The program utilizes interactive lessons and personalized coaching, combining technology with brain research to support student growth. EmpowerU specializes in personalized, data-driven social-emotional learning solutions that equip students to be resilient, self-directed learners and reach their goals. The company was founded in 2015 by Katie Dorn and Abby Master, with Katie Dorn serving as the CEO since 2015. EmpowerU was acquired by FB Topco, Inc. /PA/ on September 13, 2023.