Geoffrey Cowan
Director/Board Member at Common Sense Media, Inc.
Network origin in Geoffrey Cowan first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Common Sense Media, Inc.
 Common Sense Media, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Common Sense Media, Inc. provides ratings and reviews of media and entertainment based on child development. The company was founded by Omar Khan, Linda Burch, Liz Perle and James P. Steyer in 2003 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 43 |
Berggruen Institute
 Berggruen Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Berggruen Institute on Governance develops new ideas to shape political, economic, and social institutions. The company was founded by Nicolas Berggruen and Nathan Gardels in 2010 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 16 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Geoffrey Cowan via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc.
 American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. engages in the provision of financial and travel related services to consumers and companies. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Gemplus International SA
 Gemplus International SA Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Gemplus International SA provides digital security systems and components based on smart cards. It manufactures smart cards, develops operating systems, software and hardware for them and provides a number of other associated services. Its products are used as SIM card in mobile telephones, banking cards, loyalty program cards, travel tickets, passports and ID cards. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Internet Software/Services | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Dignity Fund LP
 The Dignity Fund LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Dignity Fund LP provides micro loans, debt financing, and other financial services. Its products include savings accounts, micro credit loans, and health insurance plans. The company was founded in 2005 by Steven C. Funk and Elizabeth Collet Funk and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
TPG Capital LLC
 TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital LLC is a Private Equity firm, a subsidiary of TPG Capital Advisors LLC founded in 1992 by William S. Price and James George Coulter. The firm is headquartered in Fort Worth with additional offices in London and São Paulo. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Founder | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | 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 Doctorate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| PROMOTORA DE INFORMACIONES, S.A. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Vanderbilt University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bain & Co., Inc.
 Bain & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bain & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It offers advisory services to the companies on their critical issues and opportunities: strategy, marketing, organization, operations, technology and mergers and acquisitions, across all industries and geographies. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc.
 Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Carlson Systems Holdings, Inc. operates as a holding company with interest in the fastening and packaging industries. Its products include fasteners, tools, other construction products, packaging and marking materials, packaging and marking equipment, tool accessories, safety and maintenance, material handling and concrete products. The company was founded by Julia Carlson and Carl Carlson in 1947 and is headquartered in Omaha, NE. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member | |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
| University of Cambridge | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Yale University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
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 | |
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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
WNET/Channel 13
 WNET/Channel 13 BroadcastingConsumer Services Thirteen/WNET operates as a media company. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Broadcasting | General Counsel Director/Board Member | |
| Wesley Theological Seminary of The United Methodist Church | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The California Academy of Sciences
 The California Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The California Academy of Sciences operates as a scientific and cultural institution. The Academy houses an aquarium, a planetarium a natural history museum and a rainforest. It was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The New America Foundation
 The New America Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New America Foundation engages in public policy issues, including technology, education, national security, political reform, and economics. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc.
 Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc. Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Part of WPP Plc, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising, Inc. is a company that provides advertising services. The company is based in New York, NY. Devika Bulchandani has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services San Francisco Museum of Modern Art provides exhibitions, education, publications, collections, and related public programs. The company was founded by Grace McCann on January 18, 1935 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member | |
The Archer School for Girls
 The Archer School for Girls Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Archer School for Girls provides education for girls. It also provides financial aid and assistance to students. The Archer School was founded by Diana Meehan, Victoria Shorr, & Megan Callaway in 1995 and is located in Los Angeles, CA | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
Children's Scholarship Fund, Inc.
 Children's Scholarship Fund, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Children's Scholarship Fund, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides partial tuition assistance for low-income families to send their children to private schools. It offers scholarships for children grades Kindergarten - 8th grade. The firm focuses on elementary education. The company was founded by Theodore J. Forstmann and John T. Walton in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Carlson Holdings, Inc. (Minnesota)
 Carlson Holdings, Inc. (Minnesota) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Holdings, Inc. engages in the operation with interests in hospitality and travel industry. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Chief Executive Officer | |
Société Éditrice du Monde SA
 Société Éditrice du Monde SA Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Société Éditrice du Monde SA engages in publishing newspaper. The company is headquartered in Paris, France. | Publishing: Newspapers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Diario EL Pais SL
 Diario EL Pais SL Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Part of Rucandio SA, Diario EL Pais SL is a news company based in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish company provides the latest news on science, research, discoveries, interviews, and reports. The company also covers news on Latin America, Mexico, the United States, and international current events, including economics, sports, technology, opinion, travel, fashion, television, and more. The company was founded by Juan Luis Cebrián Echarri, and Manuel Mirat Santiago has been the CEO of the company since 2014. | Publishing: Newspapers | Founder Director/Board Member | |
Happy Money, Inc.
 Happy Money, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Happy Money, Inc. provides online debt settlement services. It offers a free, web-based service that allows consumers to view all of their financial information in one place. The firm encourages users to set personal financial goals, and offers motivational strategies and rewards when they make progress. It also offers a social platform that helps users manage their way out of debt. The company was founded by Ralph S. Saunders III and Eden Warner in 2009 and is headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AIRBNB, INC. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| World Childhood Foundation | Director/Board Member | ||
TPG Capital LP
 TPG Capital LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance TPG Capital LP provides financial investment services. The company was founded by David Bonderman, William S. Price III and James George Coulter Jr. and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Financial Conglomerates | Founder Founder | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Ediciones El País SL
 Ediciones El País SL Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Ediciones El País SL is a news company based in Madrid, Spain. The Spanish company provides up-to-date news on Latin America, Mexico, the United States, and international current events, including topics such as economy, sports, culture, technology, opinion, travel, fashion, television, and more. In addition to news articles, the private company also offers special features, videos, photos, audios, graphics, and interviews on their website, EL PAÍS. | Publishing: Newspapers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Common Sense Growth LLC
 Common Sense Growth LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Common Sense Media, Inc., Common Sense Growth LLC conducts independent research about children's use of media and technology and its impact on their development. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company provides expert reviews and objective advice to parents and is the leading source of entertainment and technology recommendations for families. Common Sense Growth also offers a list of the best TV shows for kids, including new kids' TV shows, the best cartoons, educational shows, and classics that are entertaining for families. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member President | |
| UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Other Transportation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
Points of Light Foundation, Inc.
 Points of Light Foundation, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Points of Light Foundation, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization that provides social services. It helps schools, children and families and also volunteers in their communities and serves community needs. The company was founded by George Herbert Walker Bush in 1990 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder |
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International
| United States | 40 |
| Spain | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Hong Kong | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 26 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Technology Services | 5 |
| Finance | 5 |
| Electronic Technology | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 380 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 123 |
| Chairman | 64 |
| Founder | 55 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 41 |
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| David Bonderman | 89 |
| Reid Hoffman | 53 |
| Eric Schmidt | 33 |
| Nicolas Berggruen | 28 |
| Juan Luis Cebrián Echarri | 28 |
| Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León | 28 |
| Amy Errett | 26 |
| John Herbert Newall Fisher | 24 |
| Mohamed El-Erian | 24 |
| Gary E. Knell | 23 |
| Arianna Huffington | 21 |
| Helle Thorning-Schmidt | 21 |
| William S. Price | 21 |
| Elizabeth Funk | 18 |
| Raymond Chambers | 18 |
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