Walter Jelinek

Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC (Credit Suisse Securities USA) is the broker/dealer division of Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, an investment banking company headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1998 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Suisse (USA), Inc., ultimately owned by Credit Suisse Group AG (SWX: CSGN) in Switzerland. Credit Suisse Securities USA offers a suite of equities, solutions and credit products and services which includes global securities sales, trading and execution, prime brokerage and comprehensive investment research. Their clients include financial institutions, corporations, governments, institutional investors, such as pension funds and hedge funds, and private individuals around the world.

Sinclair Broadcast Group LLC is a media company engaged in the provision of local sports and news. It operates through the following segments: Broadcast, Local Sports, and Others. The Broadcast segment consists of television stations which offer programming and operating services, and sales and other non-programming operating services. The Local Sports segment consists of regional sports networks, the Marquee Sports Network, Yankee Entertainment, and Sports Network LLC. The company was founded by Julian Sinclair Smith in 1986 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation was formed in 1997 as the William H. Gates Foundation. In 1999, the foundation was renamed the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust was created in January 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation, which focused on improving global health. The foundation participates in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries. Through their partnerships in communities across the US, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is committed to raising the high school graduation rate and helping all students, regardless of race or family income. The foundation is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Centre Partners Management LLC (Centre Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1986 by Lester Pollack. The firm is headquartered in New York with additional offices in Los Angeles.

Agile Sports Technologies, Inc. develops a performance analysis platform. It offers Hudl, a tool to edit and share video, study associated play diagrams, and create highlight reels for entertainment and recruiting purposes. The company was founded by David S. Graff, Brian W. Kaiser and John M. Wirtz in 2006 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

Harry's, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets men's shaving products. Its products include starter sets; refills such as blades and shaving cream; and shave supplies including winter kit, shave cream, foaming shave gel, after shave moisturizer, and shave handles. The company was founded by Andy Katz-Mayfield and Jeffrey J. Raider in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Epicrop Technologies, Inc. develops epigenetic technology for improving crop yields. Its epigenetic modifications help in improving crop yields without making any changes to the DNA sequence of the plant. The company was founded by Michael E. Fromm and Sally Mackenzie in May 2013 and is headquartered in Lincoln, NE.

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.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. operates retail and wholesale stores. It offers different types of products which include appliances, food, furniture, office products and software. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Ottawa, CA.

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. engages in the operation of a retail pharmacy chain. Its products include medicines and vitamins; personal care, home health care, skin care, and beauty products; and photo books, cards, gifts, and calendars. The company is headquartered in Woonsocket, RI.

Young Women's Christian Association of Seattle offers housing, emergency, employment, and health and youth programs. It provides services and advocacy programs to create real change for women, girls, and marginalized communities. The company was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

United Way of King County is a non-profit organization, which provides rental assistance, educational solutions, and financial support. Its programs include Jobs Connect, Streets to Home, Home Base, ParentChild+, Reconnecting Youth, Bridge to Finish, and Free Tax. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Navitus Health Solutions LLC provides pharmacy benefit management services and administration services. It also provides services to individuals and group plans, including state employees, retirees and their dependents. The company was founded by Robert L. Palmer in 2003 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

The Washington Technology Industry Association, founded by Lawrence I. Lerner, is a platform for security experts to network, practice thought leadership, and work together to overcome common challenges. The non-profit company is based in Issaquah, WA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company hosts fullcontech, a non-typical conference with speakers and leaders to hear from, to be inspired by, and to learn from. Additionally, the company offers the WTIA CISO Peer Group, which is committed to serving the needs of security executives. The company also provides benefits programs for companies to build their benefits program. The CEO is Michael T. Schutzler.

Lakeside School is a coeducational private school for grades 5-12. The company provides an academic program through which educators lead students to take responsibility for learning. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA

Founded in 2000, part of COSTCO US Holdings, Inc., Costco UK Holdings Ltd. engages in trading of goods. The private company is based in Watford, UK.

The Seattle Symphony Orchestra provides music entertainment. The private company is based in Seattle, WA.

Raikes Foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that financially supports youth-serving institutions focused on areas of education and youth homelessness. The company was founded by Jeffrey Scott Raikes and Tricia Raikes in 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Part of Costco Wholesale Corp., Costco Wholesale Australia Pty Ltd. provides warehousing services for food storage. The private company is based in Lidcombe, Australia.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust (Foundation Trust), formerly known as William H. Gates Foundation, is a private foundation headquartered in Seattle, Washington. It was founded by Bill and Melinda Gates in 2000 through the merger of the Gates Learning Foundation, which worked to expand access to technology through public libraries and the William H. Gates Foundation (established in 1994), which focused on improving global health. The Foundation Trust manages the endowment assets. They participate in preventive approaches and collaborative endeavors with government, philanthropic and not-for-profit partners. Priority is given to grants that leverage additional support and serve as a catalyst for long-term, systemic change. The foundation also provides funds to promote greater equity in global health, education and public libraries.

Molecular Assemblies, Inc. develops an enzymatic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis technology designed to power the next generation of DNA-based products. The firm's technology will enable the reading and writing of DNA for industries including industrial synthetic biology and precision medicine, as well as emerging applications of DNA for data information storage, nanomachines, and bio-based electronics. The company was founded by William Efcavitch and Curt Becker in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Giving Compass Network is a non-profit organization that aims to simplify the process of giving by organizing information. Giving Compass Network is based in Seattle, WA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The non-profit company provides a free service that offers exclusive content and features to its users. The company was founded in 2017 by Jeffrey Scott Raikes and Tricia Raikes. Dale Nirvani Pfeifer has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

Founded in 1992, Costco Ltd. is a holding British company that operates through its subsidiary which leases warehouses. The private company is based in Watford, UK and is part of COSTCO US Holdings, Inc.