Paul L. Novak

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.

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital division of Norwest Partners founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Mumbai and Herzliya.

Fujitsu Consulting, Inc. provides information technology consulting services. The firm also offers enterprise software installation and integration services. Its services include business intelligence, content management and enterprise resource management systems. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.

Metafarms, Inc. provides on-demand enterprise management software solutions for animal agribusinesses. The firm's I-Production features include inventory control, real-time operating performance and efficiencies, animal identification and tracking, and secure information distribution. The company was founded by Thomas E. Stein and Antony Joseph Christianson in 2000 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

Cherry Tree Associates LLC provides commercial real estate services. The company was founded by Anton Joseph Christianson and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Analysts International Corp. provides information technology services. Its IT services consist of staff augmentation, managed teams, and project based solutions. The firm offers a broad range of services designed to help businesses and government agencies drive value, control costs and deliver. The company was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Duluth, GA.

Manchester Cos., Inc. provides integrated investment banking, corporate renewal, and management advisory services to small and middle-market companies. The firm provides services under following categories: investment banking, corporate renewal and management advisory. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

BORN Information Services, Inc. provides information technology consulting services including application development, implementation, maintenance, and network design. Its clients from variety of industries include agriculture, finance, communications, healthcare, manufacturing, retail and government and also 3M, Cargill, Wells Fargo, Medtronic and Carlson Companies. The company was founded in 1990 by Rick Born and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Part of Manchester Cos., Inc., Nuvolution LLC provides management systems consulting services. The company is based in St. Paul, MN. The company was founded by Elmer N. Baldwin. Nuvolution was acquired by Manchester Cos., Inc. on July 25, 2002.

Part of ClearStory Systems, Inc., Internet Broadcasting Co. is a company that provides Web-based secure delivery technology of documents to the financial industry. The company is based in Pompano Beach, FL. The company was founded by Reid Johnson. Elmer N. Baldwin has been the CEO of the company since 2011. Internet Broadcasting was acquired by ClearStory Systems, Inc. on December 16, 1999 for $3.75 million.

Part of Adam Smith Management LLC, cherry tree & associates is a private investment banking firm based in Minnetonka, MN. The company has over four decades of transaction experience and specializes in sell-side and buy-side M & A engagements with middle market companies.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Verdant Brands, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets lawn and garden products. Its products include pest control, fertilizer, and grass seed products. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

Cherry Tree Wealth Management LLC (CTWM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. The firm was founded in 2009 and previously known as Adam Smith Advisors LLC. They are a subsidiary of Adam Smith Cos. LLC. CTWM provides advisory services to individual and institutional clients.

Transport Corporation of America, Inc. provides a wide range of truckload carriage and logistics services. It provides satellite-based communications with the fleet. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Eagan, MS.

AmeriPride Services, Inc. engages in manufacturing, selling and renting. The firm's products include chef coats, shirts and pants, aprons, bar towels, tissues, paper towels, tablecloths, and napkins. It serves the automotive, industrial, hospitality and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Frank Steiner and George Steiner in 1889 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Lifespark LLC engages inthe provision of senior home care services. Its services inlcude whole person senior care; lifesprk home health; hospital@home; lifesprk open house; and senior transportation. The company was founded by Joel Theisen in 2004 and is headquartered in Edina, MN.