Network origin in Helen Liang first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Foundersx LLC
 Foundersx LLC Investment ManagersFinance Foundersx LLC (FoundersX) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Helen H. Liang. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 8 |
Cognito Therapeutics, Inc.
 Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Cognito Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage neurotechnology company based in Cambridge, MA. Cognito Therapeutics is developing disease-modifying therapeutic approaches to treat neurodegenerative disorders using its non-invasive neuromodulation platform. The company's lead therapy is currently in a pivotal study (HOPE) in Alzheimer's disease and has been awarded FDA breakthrough device designation. Cognito Therapeutics is advancing the field of neuromodulation to create novel therapeutics that improve the lives of patients living with neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded by Li-Huei Tsai and Ed Boyden, and Brent A. Vaughan has been the CEO of the company since 2020.
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| Holding Company | Biotechnology | 6 |
Markable, Inc.
 Markable, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Markable, Inc. develops a visual search technology in fashion that connects photos and products. It allows users to spot a photo from a social network, phone gallery, and freshly snapped; mark the product; find the product or the best matches; and to purchase the product. The company was founded Joy Tang in 2013 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Helen Liang via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
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 | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Vesigen, Inc.
 Vesigen, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Vesigen, Inc. develops groundbreaking therapeutic products directed to intracellular targets using a scalable and extracellular vesicle delivery technology. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Biotechnology | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Smart Energy Systems, Inc.
 Smart Energy Systems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Smart Energy Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of cloud-based SaaS solutions to energy, water, and gas providers worldwide. The private company is based in Irvine, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers a digital customer experience platform that harnesses the power of digital to better address customer needs and build future-ready utilities. The company provides advanced energy disaggregation capabilities to utility customers down to the individual appliance level, and their AI/ML foundation detects and extracts valuable user consumption data and converts them into intelligent insights. The company was founded in 2018 by Deepak Garg, who has been the CEO since 2018. | Information Technology Services | Chief Executive Officer President | |
| National University of Singapore | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| XINYUAN REAL ESTATE CO., LTD. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member | |
| MOGU INC. | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member | |
| Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of International Business & Economics | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| THE PMI GROUP, INC. | Specialty Insurance | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Deloitte & Touche Tohmatsu CPA Ltd. /Beijing/ | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| TUANCHE LIMITED | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Indian Institute of Management Calcutta | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Smart Utility Systems LLC
 Smart Utility Systems LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Smart Utility Systems LLC provides cloud-based software-as-a-service solutions. It offers deployment solutions for multi-channel customer engagement, managing demand side management programs, mobile workforce, and deploying big data analytics that reduce costs and complex information technology integrations. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Data Processing Services | Sales & Marketing | |
Macquarie Funds Management Hong Kong Ltd.
 Macquarie Funds Management Hong Kong Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Macquarie Funds Management Hong Kong Ltd. (MFM Hong Kong) is the wholly-owned, Hong Kong-based fund management subsidiary of Macquarie Corporate Finance Ltd., ultimately held by Macquarie Group Ltd. (ASX: MQG; ADR: MQBKY), a diversified financial group headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2000, MFM Hong Kong is a specialist fund manager which combines the entrepreneurial nature of a boutique investment manager with Macquarie's expertise in equity trading and risk management. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
AMP Capital Asia Ltd.
 AMP Capital Asia Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance AMP Capital Asia Ltd. is the asset management subsidiary of AMP Capital Investors Ltd., ultimately held by AMP Ltd. (ASX: AMP) in Australia. Headquartered in Hong Kong, the firm was founded in 2009 and provides investment solutions to individual and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Analyst-Equity | |
Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India
 Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India Investment ManagersFinance Vertex Ventures SE Asia & India (Vertex Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Vertex Venture Holdings Ltd founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Singapore. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| SCICLONE PHARMACEUTICALS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member | |
Cognoa, Inc.
 Cognoa, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Cognoa, Inc. offers a mobile application and proprietary algorithm to enable early detection of autism. The firm is a consumer healthcare company that?s changing how parents assess and support their child?s development. The company was founded by Dennis Wall and Brent Vaughan and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
WellnessFX, Inc.
 WellnessFX, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services WellnessFX, Inc. provides online nutrition services for improving personal health. Its services include blood tests, phone consultations with health practitioners and intuitive online data tracking to measure cardiovascular, metabolic, hormonal and nutritional needs for health. The company was founded by Jim Kean and Brent Vaughan in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Founder | |
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
 Roche Diagnostics GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Roche Holding AG, Roche Diagnostics GmbH is a German company that develops innovative medicines, treatments, and diagnostics. The company is based in Mannheim, Germany. The CEOs of the company are Claudia Fleischer, Claus Haberda, Clemens Schmid. Roche Diagnostics was acquired by Roche Holding AG on January 01, 1999. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Davis | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| KINEMED INC | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Virginia Darden School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Doctorate Degree | |
Illuminate Management LLC
 Illuminate Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Illuminate Management LLC (Illuminate Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Cindy B. Padnos. The firm is headquartered in Oakland, California. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
| BURNING ROCK BIOTECH LIMITED | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| GRACELL BIOTECHNOLOGIES INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member | |
| IHUMAN INC. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member | |
Palamedrix, Inc.
 Palamedrix, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of SomaLogic, Inc., Palamedrix, Inc. engages in leveraging DNA nanotechnology for revolutionary advancements in life science and medicine. The company is based in La Jolla, CA. The company was founded by Shane Bowen, Paul W. K. Rothemund, Ashwin Gopinath. Shane Bowen has been the CEO since incorporation. Palamedrix was acquired by SomaLogic, Inc. on September 30, 2022 for $52.50 million. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Private Equity Investor | |
| Academy of Art University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of California | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| Université Paris II Panthéon Assas | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
The Future Society
 The Future Society Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Future Society is a non-profit think-and-do tank that focuses on impact and governance. The American company's mission is to promote the responsible adoption of AI and other emerging technologies for the betterment of humanity. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Founder | |
| European Parliament | General Government | Consultant / Advisor | |
| Digital Dubai Authority | Consultant / Advisor | ||
| Stability AI, Inc. | Founder | ||
| The University of Waterloo | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Nucleate Bio, Inc. | Private Equity Investor | ||
Touch & Pay Technologies Ltd.
 Touch & Pay Technologies Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Touch & Pay Technologies Ltd. provides mobile payment solutions. The company is based in Lagos, Nigeria. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Private Equity Investor | |
Orbillion Bio, Inc.
 Orbillion Bio, Inc. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Orbillion Bio, Inc. cultivates meat using animal tissue. The company was founded by Patricia Bubner and Gabriel Levesque-Tremblay and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Private Equity Investor | |
Nitra, Inc.
 Nitra, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Nitra, Inc. provides corporate cards and spend management services to healthcare professionals and their staff. Nitra is based in New York, NY and was founded by Jonathan C. Chen, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The company's services aim to save time and money by maximizing vendor spend with access to exclusive discounts and tailored analytics. The company offers a Visa business card with low interest rates, no annual fees, and flexible financing options. The company's suite of helpful guides and insights helps make business card use more efficient. | Packaged Software | Private Equity Investor | |
EnerTech Capital Partners
 EnerTech Capital Partners Investment ManagersFinance EnerTech Capital Partners (EnerTech Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1996 by Scott Ungerer. The firm is headquartered in Ambler, Pennsylvania. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
| Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| The California State University | College/University | Graduate Degree |
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| United States | 28 |
| China | 8 |
| Cayman Islands | 4 |
| Hong Kong | 4 |
| India | 3 |
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| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Health Technology | 7 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
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| Director/Board Member | 57 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 19 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 18 |
| Private Equity Investor | 13 |
| Founder | 13 |
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| Lok Chung Chan | 40 |
| Richard Kuntz | 23 |
| Wendy Hayes | 17 |
| Brent A. Vaughan | 9 |
| Tom Kosnik | 8 |
| Leo (Naiwen) Cui | 8 |
| Hodes Cyrus | 7 |
| Jessica Koh | 6 |
| Deepak Garg | 5 |
| John Sun | 4 |
| Stephen Bruso | 4 |
| Mashal Dhawan | 3 |
| Jiang Yvonne | 2 |
| Gerald Chan | 2 |
| Harman Sandhu | 2 |
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