Robert Spreng
Chief Executive Officer at RUNWAY GROWTH FINANCE CORP.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Robert Spreng first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 236 |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 165 |
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship
 The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education to middle school, high school, and postsecondary students in 30 states and 31 countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. NFTE aims to ignite the entrepreneurial mindset in students, empowering them to own their futures regardless of their family income, community resources, special needs, gender identity, race, or ethnicity. NFTE has educated over a million students through in-school, out-of-school, in-person, online, or hybrid programs. The company was founded in 1987 by Carl Press and Philip A. McNeill, and J.D. LaRock has been the CEO of the company since 2019.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 67 |
Silicon Valley Leadership Group
 Silicon Valley Leadership Group Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Silicon Valley Leadership Group operates as an advocacy organization to influence public policy relating to the valley. The non-profit company is based in San Jose, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 39 |
eSilicon Corp.
 eSilicon Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology eSilicon Corp. specializes in designing, productizing, and manufacturing of application specific integrated circuits. Its services include ASIC design services, custom three-dimensional packaging, high bandwidth memory solutions, semiconductor manufacturing services, multi-project wafer, and design and test services. The company was founded by Duy-Loan T. Le, John R. Harding, A. J. Sen, and Patrick Kwok in 2000 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Semiconductors | 28 |
| Public Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 18 | |
National Venture Capital Association
 National Venture Capital Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Venture Capital Association provides business association services. It facilitates networking opportunities and provides research data to its members. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 17 |
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 17 |
Crescendo Venture Management LLP
 Crescendo Venture Management LLP Investment ManagersFinance Crescendo Management LLC (Crescendo Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 1993 by David Spreng, Mitchell Dann and Jeff Tollefson. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 14 |
Compellent Technologies, Inc.
 Compellent Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Compellent Technologies, Inc. provides network storage solutions. The firm provides Fluid Data storage solutions that automate the movement and management of data at a granular level, enabling organizations to constantly adapt to change, slash costs and secure information against downtime and disaster. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Roseville, MN.
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| Subsidiary | Packaged Software | 13 |
| Venture Capital Fund | Investment Managers | 11 | |
Runway Growth Finance Corp /Venture capital/
 Runway Growth Finance Corp /Venture capital/ Investment ManagersFinance Runway Growth Finance Corp (Runway Growth Finance) is a private equity operating division of Runaway Growth Finance Corp founded in 2015. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Operating Division | Investment Managers | 9 |
Runway Growth Capital LLC
 Runway Growth Capital LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Brookfield Corp., Runway Growth Capital LLC is a lending capital services provider. The company is based in Woodside, CA. The company was founded in 2015 by Robert David Spreng. Robert David Spreng has been the CEO since 2015.
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| Subsidiary | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 8 |
Investment Advisers, Inc.
 Investment Advisers, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Federated Hermes, Inc., Investment Advisers, Inc. is a company that provides investment and other related financial services. The company is based in Bloomington, MN. Investment Advisers was acquired by Federated Hermes, Inc. from Lloyds TSB Group Plc on September 20, 2000.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 7 |
World Economic Forum LLC
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| Subsidiary | 5 | |
Gale Technologies, Inc.
 Gale Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Gale Technologies, Inc. develops lab management and test automation solutions. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 2 |
Silicon Valley Executive Network
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| Private Company | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Robert Spreng via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Mastercard International, Inc.
 Mastercard International, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Mastercard International, Inc. provides credit card services. It provides access to round-trip bill payment and presentment for industry providers. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Purchase, NY. | Regional Banks | General Counsel President Human Resources Officer | |
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 Doctorate Degree | |
Young Presidents' Organization, Inc.
 Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Young Presidents' Organization, Inc. is a global leadership community of over 30,000 chief executives from 142 countries. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. The company's mission is to help its members become better leaders and better people. The company was founded in 1950 by Ray Hickok, Khalid Mohamed Jassem Kanoo. Thayer Smith has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| HP INC. | Computer Processing Hardware | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
GSV Ventures Management LLC
 GSV Ventures Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance GSV Ventures Management LLC (GSV Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of GSV Asset Management LLC founded in 2016 by Moe Michael Cohn. The firm headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Chief Operating Officer | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MASTERCARD, INC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Compliance Officer Chief Administrative Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| University of Pittsburgh | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| ROCHE HOLDING AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| NESTLÉ S.A. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
The World Economic Forum USA, Inc.
 The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The World Economic Forum USA, Inc. operates an organization for economic reforms. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| American University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Vistage International, Inc.
 Vistage International, Inc. Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Vistage International, Inc. engages in the provision of human resources consulting services. It offers executive leadership programs and business coaching to chief executives and business leaders. It also provides chief executive leadership, small business training, key executive coaching, trusted advisor executive, and inside leadership development programs. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Personnel Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| IBM | Packaged Software | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Tech Interactive
 The Tech Interactive Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Tech Interactive is a science and technology center located in downtown San Jose, CA. The non-profit company offers hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences to inspire innovation and problem-solving skills in people of all ages. The company is committed to providing immersive STEM experiences for learners and educators through their exhibits, IMAX films, and signature programs like The Tech Challenge. The Bowers Institute also offers online resources and workshops to teach educators about new advances in STEM teaching. The company was founded by Edwin V. Zschau and David S. Lee. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
Foundry Networks LLC
 Foundry Networks LLC Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Foundry Networks LLC manufactures switches, metro routers and Internet traffic management products for healthcare, financial services, universities, entertainment, government, technology enterprises, as well as metro and internet service providers. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered insane Jose, CA. | Computer Peripherals | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| BROCADE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, INC. | Computer Peripherals | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Medigram, Inc.
 Medigram, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Medigram, Inc. provides cloud based mobile communication platform to connect healthcare professionals. The firm's mobile messenger for healthcare professionals is available on iOS, Android, and web browser. The company was founded by Michael Chiu, Yuhao Ding and Bradford Toney and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc.
 International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance International Council of Shopping Centers, Inc. serves the global retail real estate industry. Its programs include webinars, global awards program, exhibit, sponsorship and advertising, opportunities. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo) | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Initiative For Global Development
 Initiative For Global Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Initiative For Global Development is a non-profit organization that works towards sustainable development and inclusive growth by engaging and utilizing the power of the private sector. The CEO of the American company is Leila Ndiaye. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Ohio State University
 The Ohio State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA. | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MERRILL LYNCH PREFERRED CAPITAL TRUST I | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Human Resources Officer | |
| Boston University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
GSV Asset Management LLC
 GSV Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance GSV Asset Management LLC (GSVAM) is an independent asset management firm headquartered in Woodside, California. The firm was founded in 2010 by Stephen Bard and Michael Moe. Formerly known as NeXt Asset Management LLC, GSVAM provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals and institutional clients. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| CRUMBS BAKE SHOP, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
 Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International operates as association of companies that provide equipment, materials and services for the manufacture of semiconductors, photovoltaic panels, LED and flat panel displays, micro-electromechanical systems, printed and flexible electronics, and related micro and nano-technologies. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Bay Area Council
 Bay Area Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bay Area Council operates as an advocacy and research organization. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The CEO of the company is James Wunderman. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS, INC. | Packaged Software | Chief Executive Officer Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Global Semiconductor Alliance
 Global Semiconductor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Semiconductor Alliance provides information on and organizes events for the semiconductor industry in order to ensure growth and profitability of the industry. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Jodi L. Shelton. Jodi L. Shelton has been the CEO since incorporation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
The Council on Competitiveness
 The Council on Competitiveness Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Council on Competitiveness is a nonpartisan organization that has been advocating for a competitiveness agenda for over three decades. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization aims to attract investment and talent, spur the commercialization of new ideas, and enhance productivity to raise the standard of living for all Americans. The council's members include CEOs, university presidents, labor leaders, and national lab directors who provide real-world perspective to policymakers. The council believes that with the right policies, the strengths and potential of the economy far outweigh the current challenges the nation faces on the path to higher growth and greater opportunity for all Americans. Deborah L. Wince-Smith has been the CEO of the American company since 1993. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Cooper & Chyan Technology, Inc.
 Cooper & Chyan Technology, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Part of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Cooper & Chyan Technology, Inc. develops and supports software tools and printed circuit boards. The company is based in Cupertino, CA. Cooper & Chyan Technology was acquired by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. on May 07, 1997 for $399 million. | Semiconductors | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Marimba, Inc.
 Marimba, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Marimba, Inc. provides software solutions. It provides updates and repairs of software applications on desktops, laptops, servers, and handheld devices. The company was founded by Kim Polese in 1996 and is located in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| APPLIED MATERIALS, INC. | Industrial Machinery | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Chicago Booth School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| Mexico | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 23 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Electronic Technology | 6 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 516 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 242 |
| Chairman | 126 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 103 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 91 |
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| Terry McGuire | 51 |
| Mark Klein | 45 |
| Dave Habiger | 42 |
| Paul R. Judge | 41 |
| Mike Splinter | 35 |
| Alan J. Patricof | 34 |
| Michael Klayko | 32 |
| Peter Brabeck-Letmathe | 32 |
| Ulf Mark Schneider | 31 |
| Michael Dell | 29 |
| E. Roger Novak | 25 |
| Leonard Potter | 24 |
| Brian Laibow | 23 |
| Wim Roelandts | 20 |
| Peter J. Boni | 20 |
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