Robin R. Pruitt

Fidelity Management & Research Co. (FMR) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm was founded in 1946 and is a subsidiary of FMR LLC, also known as Fidelity Investments. FMR provides investment supervisory services, which include sub-advisory services, to Fidelity's family of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, qualified tuition programs, privately offered unregistered investment funds, separately managed account clients, and various other institutional accounts.

Tudor Investment Corp. (TIC) is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser and hedge fund manager headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The firm was founded in 1980 by Paul T. Jones, II. TIC provides discretionary investment advisory services to various hedge funds, private equity funds and managed accounts. Investors in these funds generally include high-net worth individuals and related entities, sovereign entities, pension funds, non-financial corporates, financial institutions, endowments and foundations, fund-of-fund vehicles and proprietary capital from current and former personnel.

BlackRock Advisors LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor and mutual fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1994 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Holdings, Inc., ultimately held by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK). BlackRock Advisors manages assets for US-registered investment companies and 529 Plans.

eCollege.com provides information services to the postsecondary and K-12 education industries. Its eLearning division designs, builds and supports online degree, certificate/diploma and professional development programs. The company was founded by Bradley N. Cohen in 1966 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

Manulife Investment Management (North America) Ltd. provides asset management solutions for pension plans, foundations, endowments, financial institutions and other institutional investors. It manages equity and fixed income mutual funds for its clients. The firm invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the globe. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

H.M. Payson & Co. (HM Payson) is an independent, SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Portland, Maine. The firm was founded in 1854 by Henry Martyn Payson. They originally specialize in financing public water companies and became nationally known as an underwriter of America’s growing infrastructure. Today, investment advisory and trust services are their exclusive focus. HM Payson provides investment advisory, trust and wealth management services to a wide variety of individuals, trusts, endowments, foundations and retirement plans.

Acumentrics, Inc. manufactures custom power products. It specializes in the developing and manufacturing of power generation and power quality systems. The firm bases these systems on solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology and Ruggedized UPS and Power supplies for military and industrial power conditioning and backup. The company was founded by Gary Mookand and Raymond DeSabato in 1994 and is headquartered in Westwood, MA.

MindChild Medical, Inc. develops medical device for the healthcare industry in the United States. It offers meridian, a non-invasive fetal electrocardiograph (fECG) monitor which is designed to report fetal heart rate data equivalent to the gold standard fetal scalp electrode. The company was founded by Adam J. Wolfberg, Gari Clifford, Jay Ward and James K. Robertson in 2008 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA.

MiRTLE Medical LLC develops medical devices and software solutions. It designs and manufacturers MRI-compatible 12-lead ECG monitors and software that provide cardiologists visibility into a patient’s health during an MRI. The company was founded by James K. Robertson and Jay Ward in 2012 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA.

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.

Morrison & Foerster LLP is a law firm that provides legal services on various industries, which include: litigation, financial services, intellectual property and technology, and transactional work, such as corporate, capital markets and real estate finance representations. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Moody's Investors Service, Inc. is a credit rating and investment research firm headquartered in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Moody's Corp. (NYSE: MCO). The firm performs international financial research and analysis on commercial and government entities and provides a variety of analytic tools for assessing credit risk. Their clients include creditors, investment banks and commercial banks.

Crowell & Moring LLP provides legal services. It offers litigation and arbitration, regulatory, and transactional matters. The firm serves the aerospace and defense, automotive and trucking, aviation, chemicals, education, energy, financial institutions, and government contracting industries. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Japanese company was acquired by Cervantes Co. /Yasuda/ from Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. on June 30, 2006 for $1.63 million.

Navitar, Inc. manufactures optical instruments and components. Its products include imaging solutions, projection optics and integrated microscopy solutions. The company was founded by David Goldstein in 1954 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

FMR LLC engages in the provision of financial and investment services. It offers financial planning and advice, wealth management, retirement plans, trading and brokerage services, and investment products. The company was founded by Edward C. Johnson II in 1946 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

CAIS Internet, Inc. is a broadband access solutions provider for hotels, apartments, and small to medium-sized businesses. The private company is based in Washington.

424 Capital LLC (424 Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1995. The firm is headquartered in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

The District of Columbia Bar provides legal services. The private company is based in Washington.

Northern Virginia Technology Council operates as a membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. It serves businesses from all sectors of the technology industry, service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and government agencies. The company is headquartered in Herndon, VA.

Mid-Atlantic Venture Association represents private equity and venture capital companies. The private company is based in Timonium, MD. The company was founded by Charles W. Newhall.

Superior Controls, Inc. provides electrical equipment and components. The company is headquartered in Plymouth, MI.

DMS International, Inc. provides management and information technology consulting services to commercial and government customers. The company was founded by Magdalah Racine-Silva and Daniel Silva in 1994 and is headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.

Part of E-Technologies Group LLC, E-Technologies Group, Inc. provides innovative engineering and system integration solutions for industrial clients. The company is based in West Chester, OH. The company was founded in 1993 by Douglas Fagaly. The CEO is Matthew Wise.

Piedmont Angel Network (Piedmont Angel Network) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Inception Micro Angel Fund LLC (IMAF) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Timothy R. Janke, William G. Ward, Sr., William R. Price and Charles Calkins. The firm is headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization of legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, paralegals, and law students. The non-profit company is based in Cary, NC. The organization is dedicated to serving the public and the legal profession. The North Carolina Bar Foundation, a charitable organization, leads pro bono and civic education programs and development initiatives for members and the public. The mission of the organization is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina.

Greensboro Symphony Orchestra¬ engages in the development, promotion and maintenance of music education. The firm education program offers the understanding of classical music to the whole community. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP provides legal services. Its areas of expertise include intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, financial restructuring, and commercial agreements. The firms professionals also provide Pro Bono work for education, child custody, and election protection. It serves clients in the advertising, energy, healthcare, real estate, technology and telecommunications industries. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.