Network origin in Chris Danforth first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Washington University in St. Louis
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 77 |
Sheldon Arts Foundation
 Sheldon Arts Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sheldon Arts Foundation provides music, art and educational programs. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Movies/Entertainment | 49 |
Cultivation Capital LLC
 Cultivation Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Cultivation Capital LLC (Cultivation Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Brian Matthews, Cliff Holekamp, Jim McKelvey, Kyle Welborn, and Peter Esparrago. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 47 |
The Yield Lab Manager LLC
 The Yield Lab Manager LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Yield Lab Manager LLC (Yield Lab Manager) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Thad W Simons and Thomas Adamitis. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 34 |
Ohio Wesleyan University
19
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 19 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Chris Danforth via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Embrex LLC
 Embrex LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Embrex LLC manufactures agricultural and biological products. The company was founded by Harold V. Smith in 1985 and is headquartered in Parsippany, NJ. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MERCK KGAA | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| US BANCORP | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| BAYER AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MONSANTO | Wholesale Distributors | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
aisle411, Inc.
 aisle411, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services aisle411, Inc. provides mobile in-store location services platform for retailers. Its platform allows shoppers to map products, offers, and lists by aisle location, as well as discover information based on a shopper’s in-store location; and enables retailers to reach shoppers at the shelf with context and location relevant information that enhances the shopper experience. Its indoor retail mapping and location service, and mobile platform allows shoppers to navigate through retail stores to find exactly what they want by collecting, organizing, and monetizing retailers’ product inventory, location data, and enterprise software space planning systems and store maps. The company was founded by Matthew Kulig and Nathan M. Pettyjohn in April 2008 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Packaged Software | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ALTISOURCE PORTFOLIO SOLUTIONS S.A. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cardialen, Inc.
 Cardialen, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cardialen, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers pain-free cardio version therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) using low-energy implantable atrial cardioverters. The firm develops and commercializes these as an independent specialist, to address major needs in atrial fibrillation management, achieve improved outcomes and reduce the risk of stroke, heart failure and high healthcare costs associated with atrial fibrillation. The company's products comprise implantable low-energy pain-free atrial cardioverters and cardiac leads and defibrillator equipment. Its products are used for the treatment of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Cardialen was founded in 2008 by D. Graeme Thomas, Randy H. Weiss and Igor R. Efimov and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
| Michigan State University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Washington
 University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Missouri | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Iowa State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Central College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Indiana University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| St. Louis University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Missouri State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Lenders One | Founder Founder | ||
St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association
 St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Association operates as a non-profit organization, which engages in economic development business and public policy. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Downtown STL, Inc.
 Downtown STL, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Downtown STL, Inc. engages in creating and promoting investment and economic activities in its region. It also organizes events such as arts, family fun, festival, fitness, food and drinks, movies, music, and sporting events. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MI. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
BioGenerator (Venture Capital)
 BioGenerator (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance BioGenerator (Venture Capital) (BioGenerator) is a venture capital subsidiary of BioGenerator founded in 2003. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Saint Louis Zoo
 Saint Louis Zoo Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Saint Louis Zoo is a non-profit organization that is committed to saving endangered species and promoting the connection between people and wildlife. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO. With over 14,000 animals, the zoo offers free entry every day to visitors. In addition to on-site experiences, the zoo also offers virtual school classes using advanced videoconferencing technology. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd.
 Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Kaiima Bio Agritech Ltd. provides breeding and agro-biotechnology, agro technology and energy services. The firm offers food, feed crops and castormax solutions. It uses its enhanced ploidy platform to increase crop productivity. The company was founded by Doron Gal, Zohar Benner and Amit Avidov, Dror Maayany and Alon Lerner in 2007 and is headquartered in Lower Galilee, Israel. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
GreenLight Biosciences, Inc.
 GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology GreenLight Biosciences, Inc. engages in a biotechnology company.. It delivers attractive solution for production of chemicals and fuels from renewable resources, eliminating the need for petroleum feedstocks. The company was founded by Andrey J. Zarur, Marta Ortega-Valle, and James R. Swartz and is headquartered in Medford, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Mortgage Partnership of America LLC
 The Mortgage Partnership of America LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance The Mortgage Partnership of America LLC provides cooperative membership services for independent mortgage bank. The firm serves independent mortgage bankers, correspondent lenders and suppliers of mortgage products and services. The company was founded by Scott Stern in 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Founder Founder | |
| Olin Business School | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Grand Center, Inc.
 Grand Center, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Grand Center, Inc. promotes and fosters the performing arts in the St. Louis area. It coordinates, advocate and catalyst for the Grand Center District. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Twain Financial Partners LLC
 Twain Financial Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Twain Financial Partners LLC operates as an investment management firm. It engages in financial services, robust accounting, reporting, and compliance. The company was founded by Marc Hirshman, Matt Badler, and Keith Willy in 2013 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Investment Managers | Founder Founder | |
SixThirty Ventures LLC
 SixThirty Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance SixThirty Ventures LLC (SixThirty Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Jim McKelvey. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corp.
 Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Entrepreneur Startup Business Development Corp. provides funding services to entrepreneurs for charity. It offers access to angel investment and venture capital networks, educational programming, talent acquisition and recruiting services, professional and business mentorship, relocation assistance, social support and community integration services, and inclusion into a community of innovative entrepreneurs. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Consultant / Advisor | |
Aptimmune Biologics, Inc.
 Aptimmune Biologics, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Aptimmune Biologics, Inc. develops and markets a portfolio of revolutionary mucosal vaccines. It focuses on swine vaccines and the prevention of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus and influenza. The company was founded by Federico Zuckermann in 2010 and is headquartered in Champaign, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
ImageMoverMD, Inc.
 ImageMoverMD, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ImageMoverMD, Inc. provides medical imaging software solutions. The company was founded by Gary Wendt and Richard Bruce in 2013 and is headquartered in Madison, WI. | Packaged Software | Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member | |
Finlocker LLC
 Finlocker LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Finlocker LLC is a financial services technology innovator. It offers a solution capable of improving the loan process from origination to servicing. The company was founded by Timonthy Stern, Barry Sandweiss and Peter Esparrago and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Founder Founder | |
Plastomics, Inc.
 Plastomics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Plastomics operates as biotechnology company, which develops chloroplast genetic for next generation of high performing crops. The company was founded by Ralph Bock and Jeff Staub in 2016 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Biotechnology | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of Illinois At Urbana–Champaign | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Prosper Capital LLC /Missouri/
 Prosper Capital LLC /Missouri/ Investment ManagersFinance Prosper Capital LLC /Missouri/ (Prosper Capital) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Prosper Women Entrepreneurs founded in 2014 by Jennifer Ehlen. The firm is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
Orbita, Inc.
 Orbita, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Orbita, Inc. provides cloud-based solutions. It powers virtual health assistants that help healthcare and life science organizations engage patients. The company was founded by William Rogers and Nathan Treloar in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Euphrates Vascular, Inc.
 Euphrates Vascular, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Euphrates Vascular, Inc. provides medical devices. It offers treatment addressing vascular occlusions related to vascular disease. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Concordance Academy of Leadership
 Concordance Academy of Leadership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Concordance Academy of Leadership engages in the provision of restoring individuals, rebuilding families, and transforming communities. It provides support to substance use and mental health treatment; education; job readiness; employment; housing; and legal services. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
M.A. Med Alliance SA
 M.A. Med Alliance SA Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services M.A. Med Alliance SA is a company based in Nyon, Switzerland that specializes in developing innovative technology and commercializing advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. The Swiss company's flagship product is the Selution SLR™ DEB, which is a novel sirolimus-eluting balloon platform technology. The CEO of the company is Jeffrey Bryan Jump. | Packaged Software | Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Impetus Agriculture, LLC
 Impetus Agriculture, LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Impetus Agriculture, LLC is an American company that specializes in growing commercial biotech crops and developing bio pesticide formulations. The company was founded in 2018, and Martha Schlicher has been the CEO of the company since 2020. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Consultant / Advisor | |
| GREENLIGHT BIOSCIENCES HOLDINGS | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Solis Agrosciences, Inc.
 Solis Agrosciences, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Solis Agrosciences, Inc. is a plant sciences company located in the 39N Innovation District. The American company offers technology and research services to agricultural innovators with the goal of designing and delivering new biotech plant traits in multiple crops using their proprietary Plant Pipeline as a Service (PPaaS™) for gene-edited and transgenic plant generation and characterization. Solis has a team of experienced scientists, entrepreneurs, and agtech leaders to support research needs and accelerate agricultural innovation to solve food and climate challenges. The company was founded by Charlie W. Bolten and the CEO is Tom Cohen. | Information Technology Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Veniti, Inc.
 Veniti, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Veniti, Inc. operates as a medical device company which focuses on the treatment of venous insufficiency. Its products include VENI RF Plus which uses radio frequency generated steam to destroy problematic veins that manifest as varicose veins; VENI Vena Cava Filter system which is engineered to improve the accuracy, efficiency of deployment, placement and retrieval; and VICI Venous Stent which is designed specifically for the treatment of venous outflow obstruction. The company was founded by Sean C. Morris and Mark Klopp in 2009 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director of Finance/CFO Founder | |
CuriMeta, Inc.
 CuriMeta, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services CuriMeta, Inc. collaborates with health systems and academic medical centers to transform and curate real-world health data for researchers to gain insights and solve scientific and clinical challenges. CuriMeta is led by highly experienced industry veterans and is based in St. Louis, MO. The company is committed to improving patient outcomes across all therapeutic areas and being a trusted strategic partner. The company was founded by Davis Walp, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Internet Software/Services | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 46 |
| Germany | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Israel | 2 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 18 |
| Health Technology | 10 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Technology Services | 8 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 315 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 161 |
| Private Equity Investor | 83 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 70 |
| Founder | 59 |
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| Ganesh Kishore | 38 |
| Bobby Sandage | 29 |
| Rick Holton | 27 |
| Clifford Holekamp | 27 |
| Patrick Moore | 24 |
| Brian Matthews | 24 |
| Dennis Muilenburg | 23 |
| Alan Weber | 23 |
| David Smoller | 21 |
| Mark Bakken | 21 |
| John True | 21 |
| Bill Schmidt | 20 |
| Rick Ryan | 19 |
| Eric H. Jackson | 18 |
| Martha Schlicher | 16 |
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