Network origin in Steve E. Watkins first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Eta Kappa Nu
 Eta Kappa Nu Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Eta Kappa Nu owns and operates a non-profit public-service organization. It operates as a electrical and computer engineering honor society of the IEEE. The company was founded by Maurice L. Carr in 1904 and is headquartered in Piscataway, NJ.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 64 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Steve E. Watkins via their personal network
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| The Tau Beta Pi Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
 The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Sigma XI
 Sigma XI Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sigma XI is a scientific research honor society that supports students and researchers, connects the public with science, and advances the research enterprise. The society is based in Durham, NC, and the CEO is Jamie L. Vernon. The society awards grants to students, hosts conferences, and offers programs such as science cafes and lectureships. Sigma XI also partners with other organizations to promote science communication and diversity in STEM fields. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
 The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi operates as a society dedicated to the recognition and promotion of academic excellence. The non-profit company is based in Baton Rouge, LA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| New Jersey Institute of Technology | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc.
 Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineer, Inc. provides advancing technology for electrical engineering, computer science, and electronics. The non-profit company is based in the United States and has subsidiaries in various locations. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Northern Virginia Technology Council
 Northern Virginia Technology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 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. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Salk Institute for Biological Studies | College/University | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Aerospace Corp.
 The Aerospace Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology The Aerospace Corp. provides information on launch vehicles, satellite systems, ground control systems, and space technology. It operates a Federally Funded Research and Development Center for the United States Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office. The firm also provides independent technical and scientific research, development, and advisory services to national-security space programs. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA. | Aerospace & Defense | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| QUALCOMM, INC. | Semiconductors | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
| AT&T Microelectronics, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Georgia Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| North Carolina State University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
QUALCOMM Ventures
 QUALCOMM Ventures Investment ManagersFinance QUALCOMM Ventures (QUALCOMM Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of QUALCOMM, Inc. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California. | Investment Managers | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
American Physical Society
 American Physical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Physical Society is an organization that offers information on various prizes, awards, fellowships, scholarships, and grants related to physics. The non-profit company is based in College Park, MD. The company also provides programs that aim to improve physics education, impact policy makers, increase diversity, and inform the public. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
AFCEA International
 AFCEA International Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFCEA International is engaged in the provision of information technology, communications, and electronics services to military and government industry. The firm offers leadership, engagement, and networking opportunities. It focuses on cyber, command, control, communications, computers and intelligence to address national and international security challenges. The company was founded in May 1946 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS INCORPORATED | Semiconductors | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Phi Beta Kappa Society
 The Phi Beta Kappa Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Phi Beta Kappa Society operates as an organization for liberal arts and science education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Menara Networks, Inc.
 Menara Networks, Inc. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Menara Networks, Inc. develops optical transmission modules and systems. It offers OTN XFP, SFP+, and CFP modules that provides optical networks with performance and improved service velocity while drastically reducing floor space, power consumption, and overall network cost. The company was founded by Siraj Nour El-Ahmadi, Salam El-Ahmadi, and Harry Tan in 2004 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Computer Peripherals | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
The International Society for Optical Engineering
 The International Society for Optical Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The International Society for Optical Engineering operates as society for optics and photonics. It advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. The company was founded on July 1, 1955 and is headquartered in Bellingham, WA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Doradus Technologies, Inc.
 Doradus Technologies, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Part of QUALCOMM, Inc., Doradus Technologies, Inc. develops advanced signal processing products. The company is based in San Jose, CA. Doradus Technologies was acquired by Ikanos Communications, Inc., part of QUALCOMM, Inc. from September 30, 2015 on August 01, 2006. | Computer Communications | Chief Executive Officer | |
| Medical Imaging, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
 The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. provides health care services. The firm offers treatment for cancer, cardio vascular, neurosciences, orthopedic, arthritis, women's health and clinical services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Sonavex, Inc.
 Sonavex, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Sonavex, Inc. engages in the provision of medical device services. It has developed a portfolio of novel ultrasound solutions that empower patient care by delivering critical visual and quantitative data to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The company was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Information Technology Services | Founder | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| IKANOS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Semiconductors | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
University of Akron
 University of Akron Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| QUANTENNA COMMUNICATIONS INC | Semiconductors | Chief Executive Officer | |
Elsevier, Inc.
 Elsevier, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Elsevier, Inc. publishes journals, online materials, and books. It offers Scopus, ScienceDirect, Mendeley, Evolve, Knovel, Reaxys and ClinicalKey. The company is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Publishing: Books/Magazines | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Torrey Communications, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
xDSL Ltd.
 xDSL Ltd. Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications xDSL Ltd. provides DSL broadband services. | Specialty Telecommunications | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Haila Technologies, Inc.
 Haila Technologies, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Haila Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development of the next generation wireless connectivity platform. Its ultra low power and multi-protocol independent technology enables deployment of internet of things sensors into existing network infrastructures. The firm focuses on reducing power consumption in smart cities, healthcare and agriculture sectors. The company was founded by Charlotte Savage and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member | |
Superior Electrical Advertising, Inc.
 Superior Electrical Advertising, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Superior Electrical Advertising, Inc. designs, manufactures and installs custom signage. It offers blade, cabinet channel plaque, backed up acrylic, canopy awnings, channel letters, digital print windows, graphics, directional directories, flexface, formed face, halo, monument pylon pole, and push through acrylic. The company was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Long Beach, CA. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | President | |
Eliyan Corp.
 Eliyan Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Eliyan Corp. is an American semiconductor manufacturing company. The company was founded by Ramin Farjadrad, Patrick Soheili, Syrus Ziai. Ramin Farjadrad has been the CEO since incorporation. | Semiconductors | Consultant / Advisor | |
Encharge AI, Inc.
 Encharge AI, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Encharge AI, Inc. is a leader in advanced AI hardware and software systems for edge computing. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company's robust and scalable next-generation in-memory computing technology provides orders-of-magnitude higher compute efficiency and density compared to today's solutions. Encharge AI launched in 2022 and is led by veteran technologists with backgrounds in semiconductor design and AI systems. Encharge AI's high-performance solutions will enable the immense potential of AI to be accessible at scale, in power, energy, and space constrained applications. The company was founded by Kailash Gopalakrishnan, Echere Iroaga, Naveen Verma. Naveen Verma has been the CEO since incorporation. | Packaged Software | Consultant / Advisor | |
RedShift Networks Corp.
 RedShift Networks Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services RedShift Networks Corp. provides cloud based Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP). Its products include Unified Communication Threat Management (UCTM) Falcon, UCTM Hawk, and UCTM Eagle. The firm also provides service provider and telecom carrier solutions. The company was founded by Phanindra Jujjavarapu and Amitava Mukherjee in 2006 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Packaged Software | Consultant / Advisor | |
Bigstream Solutions, Inc.
 Bigstream Solutions, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Bigstream Solutions, Inc. provides data processing and preparation services. It offers apache spark, machine learning, big data, spark SQL and big data acceleration. The company was founded by Balavinayagam Samynathan, Maysam Lavasani and Behnam Robatmili in 2015 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Lumotive, Inc.
 Lumotive, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Lumotive, Inc. is a company based in the United States that specializes in solid-state, 3D-sensing systems. Lumotive's patented light control metasurface (LCM™) beam steering chips enable advanced sensing and perception capabilities in next-generation consumer, mobility, and industrial automation products such as mobile devices, autonomous vehicles, and robots. The American company has received industry acclaim, including awards such as the Fierce Electronics 2021 Startup of the Year Award, CES Innovation Awards in 2022 and 2024, Fast Company's Next Big Thing in Tech 2023, a 2022 SPIE Prism Award, and a prestigious Edison Award. Investors in the company include Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Unique. The company was founded in 2018 by Gleb Akselrod, and Sam Heidari has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chief Executive Officer | |
Cota Capital Management LLC
 Cota Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cota Capital Management LLC (Cota Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Babak Poushanchi and Bobby Yazdani. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor |
Statistics
International
| United States | 47 |
| Brazil | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Electronic Technology | 10 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Finance | 4 |
Operational
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 292 |
| Director/Board Member | 110 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 49 |
| Graduate Degree | 34 |
| Founder | 33 |
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| Ray Johnson | 36 |
| Paul Jacobs | 32 |
| Sam Heidari | 28 |
| Irwin Jacobs | 20 |
| Blake Battaglia | 19 |
| Stephen Brobst | 18 |
| Eli Yablonovitch | 16 |
| Mustafa Kemal Ciliz | 15 |
| Lloyd J. Griffiths | 14 |
| Jerry L. Prince | 13 |
| José M. Delgado | 13 |
| Alan R. Bugos | 12 |
| Robert C. Hansen | 12 |
| Mark C. Stibitz | 12 |
| H. Allen Ecker | 10 |
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