Susan Cates
Director/Board Member at PRIMO WATER CORPORATION
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Susan Cates first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Duke University
 Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 417 |
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 128 |
Kenan-Flagler Business School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 76 |
Leeds Equity Partners LLC
 Leeds Equity Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Leeds Equity Partners LLC (Leeds Equity Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Jeffrey T. Leeds and Bernstein Robert. The firm is headquartered in New York.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 27 |
| Public Company | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | 26 | |
ThinkEquity Partners
 ThinkEquity Partners Investment ManagersFinance Headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in New York City, Minneapolis, Chicago and Boston, ThinkEquity Partners is a broker/dealer. The firm offers targeted research and investment banking services for institutional investors and corporate clients. They specialize in identifying, analyzing and understanding the technological, macroeconomic and cultural trends that impact key growth verticals, with a particular concentration on healthcare, technology, media/education and business/consumer services. The firm starts with a top-down analysis approach and then allocates resources based on a long-range research roadmap.
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| Extinct | Investment Managers | 25 |
| Extinct | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | 11 | |
Mursion, Inc.
 Mursion, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Mursion, Inc. provides virtual training platform where professionals practice and master the interpersonal skills to be effective in high stakes careers. It offers services for education, healthcare, hospitality, and corporate learning. The company was founded by Mark Atkinson and Arjun Nagendan and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
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| Public Company | Packaged Software | 9 |
Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd.
 Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Leeds Illuminate Advisors Ltd (Leeds Illuminate) is a private equity firm founded by Susan E. Cates and Elizabeth Wills Chou. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
Verto Education, Inc.
 Verto Education, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Verto Education, Inc. engages in the provision of educational services. The company was founded by Mitch Gordon, Ben Welbourn, and Mallory Meiser in 2018 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 3 |
Product School, Inc.
 Product School, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Product School, Inc. provides product management training to professionals worldwide. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. It is the leader in product management training with a community of over one million product professionals. Its certificates are the most industry-recognized credentials by employers hiring product managers. The company has over 10,000 alumni, 20 campuses worldwide, and a live online campus. The training is taught by top working product managers at and beyond. The company was founded in 2014 by Carlos González de Villaumbrosia and Sofia Garcia, and Carlos González de Villaumbrosia has been the CEO since 2014.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Susan Cates via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
 Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. provides private education to preschools, elementary, and middle schools. It also operates as an accredited private online school, offering programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The firm also offers summer camp programs including sports and games, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and nature. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Blue Rhino Corp.
 Blue Rhino Corp. Gas DistributorsUtilities Blue Rhino Corp. provides propane tank exchange and propane fueled products to consumers. Its outdoor living products include grills, barbecue tools and accessories, patio heaters, firepits, fireplace accessories, mosquito traps, furniture/grill covers and more sold under such brands as Mr. Bar-B-Q, Mr. Pizza, Endless Summer, UniFlame, Backyard Basics and SkeeterVac. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. | Gas Distributors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer President Director/Board Member | |
| PROGRESS ENERGY, INC. | Electric Utilities | Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Refresco Beverages US Inc.
 Refresco Beverages US Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Refresco Beverages US, Inc. produces and retails beverages include carbonated soft drinks, beverages, juices, juice-based products, bottled water, organic and energy beverages and iced teas. It serves grocery, mass merchandise, drugstore chains, wholesale and convenience store chains. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Tampa, FL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member General Counsel Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| ABSOLUTE SOFTWARE CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Progress Energy Service Co. LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | ||
Crescendo Advisors II LLC
 Crescendo Advisors II LLC Investment ManagersFinance Crescendo Advisors II LLC is an independent hedge fund management firm founded by Eric Rosenfeld in 1998. Headquartered in New York City, the firm manages assets of financially sophisticated clients. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer Portfolio Manager-Equities | |
Anthology, Inc. (Missouri)
 Anthology, Inc. (Missouri) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services iModules Software, Inc. provides online constituent engagement management for educational institutions. Its interconnected suite of modules transforms how institutions create relevant constituent experiences and achieve fundraising success through web content management, marketing communications, online giving, event management, ecommerce, and social media integration. The company was founded by Thomas R. Palmer in 2002 and is headquartered in Leawood, KS. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Knowledge Factor, Inc.
 Knowledge Factor, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Knowledge Factor, Inc. provides technology-enabled adaptive learning and assessment solutions. The firm's product amplifire, is a fully hosted software as a service (SaaS) application that leverages scientific breakthroughs from the fields of cognitive psychology, neurobiology and game studies, to deliver accelerated memory protocol for learning. The company was founded by Patrick Engstrom, Robert Burgin and Charles J. Smith in 2000 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Pepsi-Cola North America
 Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Pepsi-Cola North America manufactures and markets beverage products. It offers soft drinks, bottled waters, iced teas, juices, and sports drinks. The company is headquartered in Purchase, NY | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Helix Education, Inc.
 Helix Education, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Helix Education, Inc. offers data-driven services and technologies for the enrollment growth of higher education. Its solutions include outsourced program management, enrollment marketing, and retention services. The company was founded by Edwin Ray Patterson on May 22, 2005 and is headquartered in Englewood, CO. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Morehouse College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
TwentyEighty, Inc.
 TwentyEighty, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services TwentyEighty, Inc. provides sales training and consulting services. The firm assists companies and individuals to develop strategies, processes and skills. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | |
LRN Corp.
 LRN Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services LRN Corp. provides ethics and compliance knowledge solutions and advisory services. It offers integrated solutions, such as essential ethics and compliance, essential inspirational leadership, essential environmental and social responsibility, ethics and compliance management system, and education services. The company was founded by Dov L. Seidman in 1994 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Founder | |
NMGF Management LLC
 NMGF Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NMGF Management LLC (New Markets Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Mark Anthony Grovic and Robb Tyler Doub. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Private Equity Investor | |
Campus Management Corp.
 Campus Management Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Campus Management Corp. provides enterprise software solutions. It offers non-credit programs, professional degrees and certifications, traditional 2-year and4-year, and graduate and postdoctoral programs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Evanta Ventures, Inc.
 Evanta Ventures, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Evanta Ventures, Inc. facilitates executive events and conferences. It manages conferences tailored toward chief information officers, human resource executives and chief financial officers. The firm offers exclusive leadership forums and educational solutions for executives in the functional areas of technology, security, human resources, finance, and healthcare. The company was founded by Robert L. Dethlefs and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ex Libris Ltd.
 Ex Libris Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ex Libris Ltd. engages in the provision of library automation solutions. Its products include Alma, Primo, campusM, Esploro, RapidLL, Aleph, Voyager, Summon, Ulrichsweb, Leganto, Rosetta, RefWorks, Pivot, and Research Professional. The company was founded by Azriel Morag in 1986 and is headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Crescendo Partners LP | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce
 Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce is an organization that promotes business and economic development in Winston-Salem, NC. The non-profit company provides resources for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses in the area. Mark E. Owens has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
EduK Group, Inc.
 EduK Group, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EduK Group, Inc. provides postsecondary education services. It offers educational programs leading to a certificate, diploma, associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees in various educational fields, such as business, health, education, technology, criminal justice, cosmetology, culinary arts, medical assistance, medical administrative assistant, network administration, programming, and computer drafting & design, as well as digital animation and visual effects. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Exterro, Inc.
 Exterro, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Exterro, Inc. engages in the provision of e-discovery and information governance software. It offers legal hold, legal project management, and e-discovery data management. The company was founded by Bobby Balachandran in 2004 and is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund
 UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund Investment ManagersFinance UNC Kenan-Flagler Private Equity Fund (UNC Kenan-Flagler) is a private equity subsidiary of KFBSF, Inc. founded in 2007 by Greg Brown. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Asheville | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
BARBRI, Inc.
 BARBRI, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services BARBRI, Inc. provides legal education services. It also provides bar review courses, student support and comprehensive support for law students at any stage of legal education. The company was founded by Richard J. Conviser in 1967 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
INTO University Partnerships Ltd.
 INTO University Partnerships Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services INTO University Partnerships Ltd. focus on providing higher education opportunities for students worldwide. Within university-led partnerships, INTO expands opportunities for students to pursue higher education by investing in the resources, systems and processes to deliver a first-class student experience. The company was founded by Andrew Jeremy Colin, John Buchanan Sykes and Steven George Smale in 2005 and is headquartered in Brighton, the United Kingdom. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| SAEXPLORATION HOLDINGS, INC. | Oilfield Services/Equipment | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
95 Percent Group LLC
 95 Percent Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services 95 Percent Group LLC is an education company that aims to empower teachers by providing them with the knowledge, resources, and support they need to develop strong readers. The company is based in Lincolnshire, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company uses structured literacy approach and integrates professional learning and evidence-based literacy products into one cohesive system that supports consistent instructional routines across tiers. The company's one95™ literacy ecosystem™ is proven and trusted to help students close skill gaps and read fluently. The company was founded in 2005 by Susan L. Hall, C. David Hall, and Brad Lindaas has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Archive360, Inc.
 Archive360, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Archive360, Inc. provides software tools for email archive migrations. Its data sources include symantec enterprise vault, symantec enterprise vault, cloud, autonomy exchange activesync (EAS), exchange management console (EMC) sourceone, EMC emailxtender, and mimosa nearpoint. The company wad founded by Robert DeSteno and Tiberiu Popp and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
EdCentric, Inc.
 EdCentric, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services EdCentric, Inc. engages in the provision of institutional effectiveness software to educational institutions. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CeriFi LLC
 CeriFi LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CeriFi LLC provides diversified education, training, and certification services to professionals of financial service markets. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Engage2Learn LLC
 Engage2Learn LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Engage2Learn LLC is an American education company founded in 2011 by Shannon Buerk. The company's mission is to make neighborhood public schools the first choice for every family. Engage2Learn works with over 225 districts and 2 million students to transform their staff and create a sustainable culture of success. The company helps increase the competency and capacity of teachers, principals, coaches, and staff to accomplish the goals and priorities that are most important to the school or district. Engage2Learn also helps increase the return on existing technology and curriculum investments. | Internet Software/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Canada | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Commercial Services | 12 |
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Technology Services | 12 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Utilities | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 514 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 189 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 97 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 81 |
| Chairman | 78 |
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| Eric Rosenfeld | 44 |
| David Lyle Warnock | 40 |
| Joanna Rees | 37 |
| Jeffrey Leeds | 31 |
| Eric Geveda | 28 |
| Walter Greenleaf | 26 |
| Graham W. Savage | 26 |
| Todd Pope | 26 |
| Eric Foss | 24 |
| Jacques Galante | 20 |
| Lori Marcus | 20 |
| Charles Norris | 19 |
| Jeremy Fowden | 19 |
| Scott VanHoy | 19 |
| James Shelton | 18 |
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