Jeffrey L. Shames
Director/Board Member at X PRIZE Foundation
Network origin in Jeffrey L. Shames first degree
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 320 |
Massachusetts Financial Services Co.
 Massachusetts Financial Services Co. Investment ManagersFinance Massachusetts Financial Services Co., do-business-as MFS Investment Management (MFS), is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1924 and is a subsidiary of Sun Life of Canada (US) Financial Services Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Sun Life Financial, Inc. (TSE, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. The firm provides investment advisory and sub-advisory services to a range of institutional clients and pooled investment vehicles. MFS is a responsible investor and signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI).
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 140 |
City Year, Inc.
 City Year, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City Year, Inc. offers school-based service and leadership programs. It support students by focusing on attendance, behavior, and course performance through in-class tutoring, mentoring, and after school programs that keep kids in school and on track to graduate. The company was founded by Miuchael Brown, Alan Khazei, Jennifer Eplett Reilly and in 1988 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 105 |
Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc.
 Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Inc. (MSIM) is an investment management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1975 and is a subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS). MSIM provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management services and products to institutional clients and individual investors. The firm also advises clients as to the appropriate allocation of assets among multiple separate accounts and/or investment companies or other pooled vehicles that the firm advises.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 97 |
Wesleyan University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 62 |
X PRIZE Foundation
 X PRIZE Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services X PRIZE Foundation creates educational programming for students and space enthusiasts. It offers services in space and ocean exploration, life sciences, energy and environment, education, and global development areas. The company was founded by Peter Diamandis in 1995 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 38 |
Berklee College of Music
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 25 |
Rockefeller Capital Management LP
 Rockefeller Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. operates as a privately-owned financial services firm. It offers asset management and strategic advisory services. The company was founded by John D. Rockefeller in 1882 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 23 |
Elan Corp. Plc
 Elan Corp. Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Corp. Plc is a neuroscience focused biotechnology company. The company engages in research, development, and commercial activities for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease and autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. It was founded in December 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 15 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Jeffrey L. Shames via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Boston University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Be The Change, Inc.
 Be The Change, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Be the Change, Inc. creates and manages national issue-based campaigns. It offers service year alliance, opportunity nation, and got your 6 campaigns. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
City Year UK
 City Year UK Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City Year UK is a charity organization that aims to address educational inequality by empowering 18 to 25-year-olds from diverse backgrounds to volunteer full-time in schools. The organization is based in London, UK. The British company's mission is to provide opportunities for young people to make a positive impact in their communities by dedicating a year of service to support students in need. The non-profit company was founded in 1988 by Michael Brown, Alan Khazei. Kevin David Munday has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Founder Founder Director/Board Member | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| International Space University | College/University | Chief Executive Officer Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| George Washington University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Colgate University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Boston Foundation
 The Boston Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Foundation manages charitable funds. The foundation is made up of separate funds, which have been established by hundreds of donors either for the general benefit of the community or for special purposes. It is also a partner in philanthropy, making it easy for donors to give, and keeping donors informed about programs that are working. The Boston Foundation was founded in 1915 and is located in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MFS CHARTER INCOME TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | President Chief Executive Officer | |
| Hofstra University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| MFS MULTIMARKET INCOME TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
New York Life Insurance Co.
 New York Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance New York Life Insurance Co. engages in the provision of insurance products and services. It offers life insurance, retirement income, long term care, investments, and premier services. The company was founded on April 12, 1845 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Life/Health Insurance | Public Communications Contact General Counsel | |
| MFS INTERMEDIATE INCOME TRUST | Other Consumer Services | President Director/Board Member | |
| MFS GOVERNMENT MARKETS INCOME TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| Babson College | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| MFS MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| MFS HIGH INCOME MUNICIPAL TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Summit Partners LP
 Summit Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Summit Partners LP (Summit Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1984 by Gregory Avis, Roe Stamps and Stephen Woodsum. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Founder | |
| MFS INVESTMENT GRADE MUNICIPAL TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| MFS INTERMEDIATE HIGH INCOME FUND | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MFS SPECIAL VALUE TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| MFS HIGH YIELD MUNICIPAL TRUST | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Rockefeller & Co. LLC
 Rockefeller & Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rockefeller & Co. LLC, do-business-as Rockefeller Asset Management (RAM), is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a direct subsidiary of RFS OPCO LLC, which is owned by Rockefeller Capital Management LP. RAM provides investment advisory services to institutional clients, intermediaries and high net-worth individuals and families. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc.
 MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. (MFSI) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Massachusetts Financial Services Co., dba MFS Investment Management (MFS), which is an indirect, majority-owned subsidiary of Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSE: SLF, NYSE: SLF) in Canada. Founded in 1986, MFSI provides investment advisory services to institutional investors. The firm also provides advisory services through certain wrap fee programs whose participants include individual and high net-worth individuals. | Investment Managers | Director of Research - Equity Chief Executive Officer | |
Rocket Racing, Inc.
 Rocket Racing, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Rocket Racing, Inc. provides aerospace services. It hosts Rocket Racing League, an entertainment air sports league that features multiple races pitting up to rocket racers. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Movies/Entertainment | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc.
 Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Horizons for Homeless Children, Inc. operates as a day care center. The company was founded by Roger H. Brown, Michael Richard Eisenson and Linda A. Mason and is headquartered in Roxbury, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Director/Board Member | |
| Williams College | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
HeroX PBC Corp.
 HeroX PBC Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HeroX PBC Corp. provides platform for running competitions to solve local and global problems. It platform allows users (challenge facilitators) to post online challenges, contests, and games of skill (challenges) that offer prizes and rewards to incentivize crowd of registered users to solve real social, economic, environmental, and technical challenges. The company was founded in 2013 by Peter Diamandis, Emily Fowler and Christian Cotichini and is headquartered in Valley Cottage, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Harvard Management Co., Inc.
 Harvard Management Co., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Harvard Management Co., Inc. (HMC) is the investment arm of President & Fellows of Harvard College, which is owned by Harvard University, a private Ivy League research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. HMC manages Harvard’s endowment, a dedicated and permanent source of funding that maintains the teaching and research mission of the University. HMC invests these funds as a single entity, the revenue from which contributes more than one-third of the University's annual operating budget. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
The Bridgespan Group
 The Bridgespan Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bridgespan Group provides management strategies and tools. Its services include consulting to nonprofits and philanthropists, leadership development support, and developing and sharing insights. The company was founded by Thomas J. Tierney and Jeffrey L. Bradach and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of New Hampshire | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Market Strategist Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Lehigh University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
TA Associates Management LP
 TA Associates Management LP Investment ManagersFinance TA Associates Management LP(TA Associates) is a venture capital firm headquartered in Boston. The firm is founded in 1968 by Peter Brooke a subsidiary of TA Associates Management Holding LP. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Analyst |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Israel | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| France | 2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 25 |
| Miscellaneous | 11 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 2 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 326 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 137 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 78 |
| Chairman | 54 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 53 |
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| Rodney Slater | 42 |
| John Connaughton | 42 |
| Peter Diamandis | 36 |
| Marty Mannion | 27 |
| Greg Fleming | 26 |
| Michael Eisenson | 25 |
| Andrea Jung | 21 |
| Barry Zubrow | 21 |
| Michael Roberge | 21 |
| Rob Manning | 20 |
| Robert McEwen | 19 |
| Alexandra Lebenthal | 17 |
| Mark Alexander | 17 |
| Jeremy M. Kroll | 17 |
| Jane Mendillo | 16 |
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