Robert Zak
Chairman at RAND CAPITAL CORPORATION
Net worth: 283 685 $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Robert Zak first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Invest Buffalo Niagara, Inc.
 Invest Buffalo Niagara, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Invest Buffalo Niagara, Inc. provides professional advanced research, marketing, and project management services to companies requiring economic development assistance. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 51 |
Merchants Insurance Group
 Merchants Insurance Group Investment ManagersFinance Merchants Insurance Group provides investment advice for Insurance Company Portfolio. It offers property & casualty insurance, commercial lines insurance, liability insurance and small business insurance. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 14 |
| Venture Capital Fund | Investment Managers | 13 | |
| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 10 | |
Rand Capital Management LLC
 Rand Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rand Capital Management LLC (Rand Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 1969 by George Rand and Don Ross. The firm is headquartered in Buffalo, New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 7 |
Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc.
 Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. provides mutual property and casualty insurance services. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Property/Casualty Insurance | 6 |
American European Insurance Co.
 American European Insurance Co. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance American European Insurance Co. provides property and casualty insurance services to preferred-risk individuals and small to midsized businesses in the Northeast, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic. The firm offer insurance services to the automobile, homeowners, multi-peril and workers' compensation policies. The company was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Property/Casualty Insurance | 4 |
Merchants Group, Inc.
 Merchants Group, Inc. Property/Casualty InsuranceFinance Merchants Group, Inc. provides property and casualty insurance services. It offers insurance polices to home and automobile owners, contractors, and business owners. The company was founded in August 1986 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Property/Casualty Insurance | 3 |
100 Club of Buffalo
 100 Club of Buffalo Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 100 Club of Buffalo operates nonpolitical organizations. The non-profit company is based in Williamsville, NY.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Robert Zak via their personal network
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Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Inc.
 Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Niagara Partnership, Inc. operates as a economic development organization. It helps in growing private investment, jobs and business development areas. The company was founded in 1844 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| State University of New York at Buffalo | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| M&T BANK CORPORATION | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Kaleida Health
 Kaleida Health Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Kaleida Health provides comprehensive healthcare services and care facilities. Its services include clinic, specialty centers, school based health centers, and health and patient services. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co.
 Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The firm provide banking, insurance, investments, mortgage and commercial financial services. It also provides cash management, digital banking, business financing, treasury management and merchant services. The company was founded in 1856 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Canisius College | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara
 Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Young Men's Christian Association Buffalo Niagara operates a not-for-profit organization. Its programs include swimming, sports, fitness, wellness, summer camps, and child care. The firm also offers family activities and clubs. The company was founded in 1852 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Buffalo Urban Development Corp.
 Buffalo Urban Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Buffalo Urban Development Corp. operates as not-for-profit development agency. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman President | |
| The State University of New York | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The John R. Oishei Foundation
 The John R. Oishei Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The John R. Oishei Foundation provides grant making services. Its focus is on interrelated issues and offering philanthropic support that goes far beyond funding. The foundation also supports medical research, healthcare and education in the Buffalo area along with cultural and social needs. The company was founded by John R. Oishei in 1940 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member President | |
Western New York Venture Association
 Western New York Venture Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Western New York Venture Association provides business opportunity and investment forum to the Niagara region. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| University at Buffalo Foundation, Inc. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Federal Reserve Bank of New York | General Government | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
KPMG LLP
 KPMG LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| NATIONAL FUEL GAS COMPANY | Integrated Oil | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Five Star Bank (Warsaw, New York)
 Five Star Bank (Warsaw, New York) Regional BanksFinance Part of Financial Institutions, Inc., Five Star Bank is a community bank based in Warsaw, NY. The company offers a wide range of consumer and commercial banking and lending services to individuals, municipalities, and businesses. Martin Kearney Birmingham has been the CEO of the company since 2005. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| St. John Fisher College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Dunn Tire LLC
 Dunn Tire LLC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Dunn Tire LLC offers tires & auto services. Its services include wheel alignments, NYS vehicle inspections, PA vehicle inspections, after-hours vehicle drop off service and oil change. The company was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Federated Global Investment Management Corp.
 Federated Global Investment Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Federated Global Investment Management Corp. (FGIM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and registered commodity pool operator headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1995 and is also known as Federated Clover Investment Advisors. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of FII Holdings, Inc., which is wholly-owned by Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI). FGIM is a multi-strategy investor that manages portfolios of equity and fixed-income investments for institutional and private clients. | Investment Managers | Portfolio Manager-Equities Founder | |
The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
 The Business Council of New York State, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides an array of news and updates, webinars, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance for the large and small firms throughout the state. It offers group insurance programs, member discounts, information resources, and publications. The organization was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.
 Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Buffalo Niagara Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. operates as non-profit organization. It sells and markets the assets and attractions to visitors outside the Buffalo Niagara Region. The organization was founded on March 4, 1987 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Real Estate Development | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| BROADSTONE NET LEASE, INC. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member President | |
American Gas Association
 American Gas Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Gas Association represents over 200 energy companies that provide natural gas service to 180 million Americans. The private company is based in Washington. The American company's natural gas utilities are committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through new and modernized infrastructure and advanced technologies that maintain reliable, resilient, and affordable energy service choices for consumers. The company advocates on behalf of its member natural gas distribution utilities before Federal agencies in the area of energy market regulation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INC. | Regional Banks | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Buffalo Angels LLC
 Buffalo Angels LLC Investment ManagersFinance Buffalo Angels LLC invests in companies located in the US, with the focus on Buffalo/Upstate New York and Southern Ontario. The fund focuses on companies operating across a wide range of sectors. It provides financing for seed stage capital requirements with an investment size ranging between $0.10 million and $0.25 million. It makes follow-on investments ranging from $0.10 million to $0.25 million and also makes co-investments. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. (Investment Portfolio)
 Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc. (Investment Portfolio) (Merchants Mutual-IP) is the investment portfolio division of Merchants Mutual Insurance Co., Inc., an insurance provider headquartered in Buffalo, New York. They are a subsidiary of Merchants Insurance Group. The firm provides a variety of property and casualty insurance products for commercial and personal lines. Merchants Mutual-IP manages the insurance investment portfolio. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Investment Officer | |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC
 Broadstone Net Lease LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Broadstone Net Lease, LLC engages in the provision of real estate investment services. The company is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Director/Board Member President | |
Univera Healthcare
 Univera Healthcare Life/Health InsuranceFinance Univera Healthcare provides health insurance services. The company provides health insurance coverage to various members throughout eight counties in western New York. It also offers its SeniorChoice health care plan for various members with Medicare. The firm provides HMO, PPO, indemnity, dental, and other health plans to small and large businesses, and individuals. The company is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Life/Health Insurance | Chairman President | |
Rochester Institute of Technology
 Rochester Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Rochester Institute of Technology is a privately endowed, coeducational university with ten colleges emphasizing career education and experiential learning. It was founded in 1829 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member | |
Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc.
 Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, Inc. facilitates collaboration and address shared issues among member institutions. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Fuel Gas Midstream Co. LLC
 National Fuel Gas Midstream Co. LLC Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Part of National Fuel Gas Co., National Fuel Gas Midstream Co. LLC builds, owns and operates natural gas processing and pipeline gathering facilities. The company is based in Williamsville, NY. | Engineering & Construction | Chairman Chairman | |
43north LLC
 43north LLC Investment ManagersFinance 43north LLC (43north) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Gateway-Longview, Inc.
 Gateway-Longview, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Gateway-Longview, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization. The firm creates solutions with children, youth, individuals, and families providing care, treatment, education, and supportive services. It provides community, residential and educational services. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Chairman | |
Empire Pipeline, Inc.
 Empire Pipeline, Inc. Gas DistributorsUtilities Part of National Fuel Gas Co., Empire Pipeline, Inc. is a company that provides interstate natural gas transportation and storage services. The company is based in Williamsville, NY. | Gas Distributors | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Manning & Napier Advisors LLC
 Manning & Napier Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Manning & Napier Advisors LLC (MNA) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Fairport, New York. The firm was formed in 2011 as the successor to Manning & Napier Advisors, Inc., which was founded as a partnership in 1970. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manning & Napier Group LLC and their ultimate parent is Callodine Midco, Inc. MNA provides investment advice to individuals and institutional clients. The firm also acts as the sub-advisor to affiliated and unaffiliated advisors and to certain registered and unregistered commingled investment vehicles. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Seneca Resources Co. LLC
 Seneca Resources Co. LLC Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Seneca Resources Co. LLC explores, develops, and purchases natural gas and oil reserves. The company was founded on June 9, 1913 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Integrated Oil | Chairman Chairman | |
| National Fuel Gas Distribution Corp. | Gas Distributors | President Treasurer | |
ACI Energy, Inc.
 ACI Energy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services ACI Energy, Inc. provides power generation technologies and applications. It supplies non-hazardous alternative fuel from various industrial wastes, agricultural residues and post consumer wastes for conversion into electricity for power plants. The company was founded by Willis S. McLeese in 1983 and is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
| National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. | Oil & Gas Pipelines | President Director of Finance/CFO | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Boston College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
American Automobile Association Western & Central New York
 American Automobile Association Western & Central New York Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1902, American Automobile Association (AAA) is one of the world's largest membership organizations. It is a not-for- profit, fully taxpaying federation of motor clubs serving more than 51 million members in the United States and Canada. It provides convenient access to automotive, travel, financial and insurance products and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week through it travel Centers. It exists for its members and will judge everything it do by how well it serves costumer needs. | Other Consumer Services | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| ALBANY INTERNATIONAL CORP. | Textiles | Chairman Chairman | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Catholic Health System, Inc.
 Catholic Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Catholic Health System, Inc. provides healthcare services. It primary care centers are diagnostic and treatment centers, surgery, long term care facilities, adult homes, home care agencies, counseling services, social services, and behavioral health programs. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 51 |
Sectoral
| Finance | 17 |
| Consumer Services | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Health Services | 6 |
| Energy Minerals | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 291 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 72 |
| Chairman | 69 |
| President | 60 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 51 |
Most connected contacts
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| Erland Kailbourne | 27 |
| Randall Clark | 24 |
| Mark Barberio | 20 |
| Ronald Tanski | 18 |
| Robert McLeese | 17 |
| Barbara Goodstein | 17 |
| Cliff Orr | 17 |
| Rick Hurwitz | 16 |
| Harmon Spolan | 16 |
| John Scannell | 15 |
| Christine Schmitt | 15 |
| Daniel Penberthy | 15 |
| Frank Curci | 14 |
| Geoffrey Rosenberger | 14 |
| Reginald B. Newman | 13 |
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