Robert A. Shapiro

Founded in 1976, Apax Partners, Inc. is a venture capital/private equity firm located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of London-based Apax Partners LLP

Hot Topic, Inc. provides retail stores that specialize in apparel, accessories, gifts and music. Its products include woven and knit tops, skirts, pants, shorts, jackets, shoes, costume jewelry, body jewelry, intimate apparel, sunglasses, cosmetics, leather accessories and gift items. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in City of Industry, CA.

Floor & Decor Outlets of America, Inc. retails flooring and related products. Its products include stone, wood, laminate, and vinyl. The company was founded by George Vincent West in 2000 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

VitalConnect, Inc. operates as a healthcare technology company. The firm offers VitalPatch and Predictive Analytics solutions. It serves to the hospital monitoring, post-discharge, remote patient monitoring and clinical trial markets. The company was founded by Stephen Zadig and Nersi H. Nazari in January 2011 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Applaud LLC develops and operates a social networking website. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

Capital Teas, Inc. provides gourmet teas and products. It offers green, white, black, oolong, rooibos, mate, fruit tisane and herbal tea products. Its collection of teas include artisanal blends, connoisseurs, kosher-certified, organic, unflavored, iced teas, wellness blends, and patriot blends, as well as blends designed for infusing with cocktails, beer and wine. The company was founded by Peter Martino and Manelle Martino in 2007 and is headquartered in Annapolis, MD.

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.

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.

Arthur Andersen LLP used to provide accounting services. It was also into consulting services for clients that operate businesses throughout the United States and around the world. Arthur Andersen was founded in 1913 and was headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Teavana Corp. offers specialty teas. It provides a range of white, green, black, oolong, rooibos, herbal, organic, blooming, mate, and decaffeinated teas. The company was founded by Andrew T. Mack and Nancy Mack in 1997 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Arhaus LLC provides home furnishings. It offers furniture for the living and dining room area, bedroom, office furniture, lighting products, rugs, bedding and pillows and outdoor furniture. The firm provides accessories which include candles and candle holders, glass, mirrors, seasonal and decorative products, framed arts, wall and holiday accents. The company was founded by Jack Reed and John Reed in 1986 and is headquartered in Walton Hills, OH.

Vera Bradley Designs, Inc. engages in the designs, productions, markets and retails of accessories for women. The company was founded on November 15, 1982 and is headquartered in Roanoke, IN.

King & Spalding LLP provides legal services. The firm offers corporate, finance, investments, government matters, trial and global dispute capabilities services. The company was founded by Alexander King and Jack Spalding on January 1, 1885 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Part of Homecrest Outdoor Living, LLC, HC Holdings LLC is a company that manufactures household furniture. The company is based in Wadena, MN.

Ashley Stewart, Inc. provides clothing and accessories for plus size women. It offers dresses, tops, jeans and bottoms, swimwear, and shoes and accessories. The company was founded by Joseph J. Sitt in 1991 and is headquartered in Secaucus, NJ.

HMV Corp. provides business services.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure conducts research for breast cancer treatment. It is an non-profit organization engages in breast cancer cure research and fund raising activities. The company was founded by Nancy Goodman Brinker in 1982 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Spanx, Inc. manufactures footless pantyhose and other undergarments. Its products include hosiery, tights, body shapers, bras and panties, slimming intimates, and slimming apparels. The company was founded by Sara Blakely in 1998 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Trinsum Group, Inc. provides management consulting services. It provides services in the areas of strategy, execution, organic growth, growth through acquisition, productivity and risk management. The company was founded by James M. McTaggart in 1978 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Sullivan & Cromwell LLP provides legal services. It specializes in the areas of corporate law, securities, corporate, litigation, mergers, real estate, pro bono, investment management and taxation. Their clients include industrial, commercial, financial, private funds, governmental, educational, charitable and cultural enterprises and entities. The company was founded by Algernon Sydney Sullivan and William Nelson Cromwell in 1879 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Tennessee Community Ventures LLC (Tennessee Community Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Eric Satz. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

New-York Historical Society operates as a historical museum. It offers history and art exhibitions as well as public programs that explore the political, cultural and social history of New York City and State. The firm operates a library offering books, pamphlets, maps, newspapers and other related publications. The company was founded in 1804 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Inc. provides research services. It operates educational institutions. The firm offers research in cancer, neurobiology, plant genetics, and bioinformatics. It also offers laboratory workshops to science teachers, students, and other groups across the nation. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, NY.

The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. preserves and maintains Monticello. It also conducts programs that focus on archeology, world history, agriculture and gardening, food and cooking, science and exploration, and papers on Thomas Jefferson. The company was founded in 1923 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, VA.

The Heritage Foundation provides research and educational services. Its mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.