Franklin Raines
Founder at XAPPmedia, Inc.
Network origin in Franklin Raines first degree
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| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 288 |
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| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 100 |
| Public Company | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 68 | |
Harvard Law School
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 65 |
Grain Management LLC
 Grain Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Grain Management LLC (Grain Management) is a private equity firm founded in 2007 by David Grain. The firm is headquartered in Washington, Columbia.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 52 |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Smithsonian Institution operates museums and art galleries. It organizes exhibitions on art, music, television and film, science, and history. The firm also preserves and maintains cultural centers, national zoo, and research facilities. The company was founded on August 10, 1846 by James K. Polk and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 27 |
Early Light Ventures
 Early Light Ventures Investment ManagersFinance Early Light Ventures LLC (Early Light Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Sam Diener. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 12 |
Exclusive Resorts LLC
 Exclusive Resorts LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Exclusive Resorts LLC owns and operates vacation homes and resorts. It operates a private club for luxury vacations worldwide. The firm provides a collection of privately managed luxury residences in destinations. The company was founded by Thomas W. Filippini in 2002 and is headquartered in Denver, CO.
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| Holding Company | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | 11 |
XAPPmedia, Inc.
 XAPPmedia, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services XAPPmedia, Inc. provides audio advertising services. It solutions include one vice AI, voice app managed service, voice landing pages, voice cast for podcasts and custom voice apps. The company was founded by Franklin D. Raines, Patrick B. Higbie, John Kelvie and Michael Myers in 2012 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Private Company | Internet Software/Services | 3 |
XAPP AI Holdings, Inc.
 XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services XAPP AI Holdings, Inc. provides cloud-based optimization workflow tools for teaching custom. The company is based in Centreville, VA. The CEO of the company is Patrick B. Higbie.
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| Holding Company | Packaged Software | 2 |
Bespoken Holdings, Inc.
 Bespoken Holdings, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Bespoken Holdings, Inc. provides technology services. It specializes in automated testing and monitoring for voice interactive artificial intelligence. The company was founded by John P. Kelvie and Franklin D. Raines and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Holding Company | Information Technology Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Franklin Raines via their personal network
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| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin 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 Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Human Resources Officer Undergraduate Degree | |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Analyst Private Equity Investor | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The Partnership for New York City, Inc.
 The Partnership for New York City, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Partnership for New York City operates as a charitable organization. It is a network of business leaders and corporations working for the economic and cultural betterment of all five boroughs of the city. The firm provides networking opportunities, conducts research, participates in policy making and lobbies government. The company was founded by David Rockefeller in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
The Business Council
 The Business Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Council operates as an organization of business leaders. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is a performing arts center located in Washington, D.C. The center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and the Washington National Opera. The center hosts a variety of events, including musicals, concerts, films, and dance performances. The CEO of the American company is Deborah F. Rutter. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP, INC. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chairman Chairman | |
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. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Medtronic, Inc.
 Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP INC. | Airlines | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Spectrotel, Inc.
 Spectrotel, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Spectrotel, Inc. provides personalized and integrated communication services to SMB and enterprise customers. Spectrotel is based in Neptune, NJ. The company delivers a fully integrated and customizable enterprise solution that is flexible and scalable as technologies evolve and businesses expand. The company was founded in 1996 by Jack Dayan. Ross Artale has been the CEO of the company since 2007. | Data Processing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MAUI LAND & PINEAPPLE COMPANY, INC. | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Florida | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| American Film Institute, Inc. | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
 San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services San Francisco Museum of Modern Art provides exhibitions, education, publications, collections, and related public programs. The company was founded by Grace McCann on January 18, 1935 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| AMERICAN EXPRESS COMPANY | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America
 PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Part of PepsiCo, Inc., PepsiCo Beverages & Foods North America provides soft drinks, beverages, and snack foods. The company is based in Chicago, IL. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Economic Club of New York
 The Economic Club of New York Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of New York operates as a nonprofit, nonpartisan and nonpolitical organization. The company was founded by J.W. Beatson in 1907 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc.
 The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. Insurance Brokers/ServicesFinance The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Inc. provides investment advice, and insurance products and services. The company was founded in 1875 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ. | Insurance Brokers/Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Frito-Lay North America, Inc.
 Frito-Lay North America, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Frito-Lay North America, Inc. produces and markets snack foods. Its products are sold under the brand names of Cheetos, Doritos, Fritos, Lays, Baked, Stax and FritoLay. The company was founded in September, 1961 and is headquartered in Plano, TX. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Director of Finance/CFO Chairman | |
| University of Scranton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. provides entertainment services. It offers dance, music, film, opera, theater, family, and festivals and programs. The company was founded by Dwight D. Eisenhower on May 14, 1959 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd.
 Merrill Lynch & Co. Canada Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Group's principal activities are to provide investment, financing, advisory, insurance and related products and services on a global basis. The Group's services includes securities brokerage, trading, insurance, record keeping and underwriting through its broker, dealer, banking, insurance and other financial services subsidiaries. The Group operates in three business segments: Global Markets and Investment Banking group, Global Private Client, and Merrill Lynch Investment Managers. The principal subsidiary of the Group is Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., which provides securities brokerage, option contracts, commodity and financial futures contracts, selected insurance products, options, corporate and municipal securities, investment banking and business advisory services. The Group operates in Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Pacific Rim, Canada and Latin America. In 2005, the Group acquired Pax Clearing Corp, the advest Group and Amvescap Plc. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
The RAND Corp.
 The RAND Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The RAND Corp. engages in conducting research and analysis to improve policy and decision-making. Its services include benchmarking, case study analysis, cost analysis, economic analysis, modeling, simulation, and optimization, performance measurement and measurement development, policy analysis, program evaluation, risk assessment and analysis, strategic planning, survey research, and technology assessment and development. The company was founded on May 14, 1948 and is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Public Broadcasting Service
 Public Broadcasting Service BroadcastingConsumer Services Public Broadcasting Service provides public broadcasting television services. They provide Television programming and related services to 356 noncommercial stations serving all 50 states, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and American Samoa. It offers oversees program acquisition and provides program distribution and promotion, education services, new media ventures, fundraising support, engineering and technology development and video marketing services. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL, INC. | Life/Health Insurance | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
National Gallery of Art
 National Gallery of Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services National Gallery of Art operates an art gallery. The firm undertakes, preserves, collects, and exhibits the works of art and scholarly standards. The company was founded in March 1937 and is headquartered in Landover, MD. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | |
AT&T Performing Arts Center
 AT&T Performing Arts Center Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services AT&T Performing Arts Center provides students with access to various forms of arts, including music, theatre, dance, spoken word, cabaret, comedy, and opera. The non-profit company is based in Dallas, TX. The presentations are conducted by trained and experienced docents, and range from single-night performances to multi-week runs. Most shows are performed in Hamon Hall in the Winspear Opera House or in the 6th Floor Studio Theatre in the Wyly Theatre. Mark J. Weinstein has been the CEO of the company since 2011. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| DREAMWORKS ANIMATION LLC | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
The National Museum of African American History & Culture
 The National Museum of African American History & Culture Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The National Museum of African American History & Culture operates a museum that is dedicated to documenting the life of African Americans. The museum is based in Washington. | Other Consumer Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Citibank NA (New York)
 Citibank NA (New York) Major BanksFinance Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 50 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 23 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 8 |
| Health Technology | 3 |
| Technology Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 603 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 234 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 146 |
| Chairman | 106 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 73 |
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| Michael Lynton | 51 |
| Jeffrey Kindler | 48 |
| Henry McKinnell | 35 |
| Risa Lavizzo-Mourey | 33 |
| Virgis Colbert | 32 |
| Kathryn Hall | 29 |
| Philippe Bourguignon | 28 |
| Denise O'Leary | 27 |
| Ernest O'Neal | 27 |
| Glyn Aeppel | 26 |
| Alberto Ibargüen | 26 |
| Daniel Vasella | 25 |
| George Milne | 24 |
| David Grain | 24 |
| Edith Cooper | 24 |
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