Gordon Gund
Founder at The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc.
Net worth: 680 M $ as of 2024-05-30
Network origin in Gordon Gund first degree
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|---|---|---|---|
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.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 146 |
| Public Company | Electronic Components | 87 | |
The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc.
 The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. provides preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration and usher syndrome. The firm also provides provide information on retinal degenerative diseases to all who request it, in order to increase knowledge and awareness of these diseases. It has locations in Columbia, Denver, Libertyville, New York, Plano, Raleigh and Santa Monica. The company was founded on September 16, 1971 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 82 |
Gund Investment Corp.
 Gund Investment Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Gund Investment Corp. (Gund Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 1968 by Gordon Gund. The firm is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 2 |
Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio)
 Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio) Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC owns and operates a cleveland cavaliers professional basketball team. Its teams include Quicken Loans Arena, Lake Erie Monsters and Cleveland Cavaliers. The firm hosts events, including basketball, concerts, spectacular family shows and signature sporting events. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.
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| Subsidiary | Movies/Entertainment | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Gordon Gund via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Dow Silicones Corp.
 Dow Silicones Corp. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Dow Silicones Corp. engages in the provision of silicones products and solutions. Its silicon-based materials are used in products and applications of sectors including electronics, automotive, construction, textiles, and healthcare. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Midland, MI. | Chemicals: Specialty | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
TCW Asset Management Co. LLC
 TCW Asset Management Co. LLC Investment ManagersFinance TCW Asset Management Co. LLC (TCW) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1992 and is wholly-owned by The TCW Group, Inc. In 2013, TCW management and private investment funds affiliated with The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) acquired TCW Group from Société Générale. TCW provides investment management and advice for a wide array of investment strategies for institutional and individual investors through investment advisory accounts, private open- and closed-end commingled investment funds and structured investment vehicles such as collateralized debt obligations. | Investment Managers | Chief Investment Officer | |
Xerox Corp.
 Xerox Corp. Computer PeripheralsElectronic Technology Xerox Corp. engages in the integration of paper and digital products. The firm offers home, office, office laser, multifunction and all in one printer, digital sheet-fed printing presses and scanner. The company was founded in 1906 and is headquartered in Norwalk, CT. | Computer Peripherals | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Telecommunications Equipment | Director/Board Member | |
Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc.
 Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Oppenheimer Asset Management, Inc.
 Oppenheimer Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Oppenheimer Asset Management, Inc. (OAM) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1986, the firm is a subsidiary of E.A. Viner International Co., which is owned by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: OPY). OAM offers a variety of advisory services to individuals, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, charitable organizations, business or government entities, insurance companies and endowments. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | Internet Software/Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.
 Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. recycles e-waste and other products, including computers, televisions, cell phones, office machines, batteries, light bulbs, keyboards, and telecom equipment. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Fresno, CA. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member | |
View Operating Corp.
 View Operating Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries View Operating Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of architectural glass. It offers smart windows and smart building. The company was founded by Paul Nguyen in 2007 and is headquartered in Milpitas, CA. | Industrial Specialties | Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
McKinsey & Co., Inc.
 McKinsey & Co., Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services McKinsey & Co., Inc. provides management consulting services. It specializes in design, marketing and sales, analytics, operations, transformation and restructuring, risk, strategy and corporate finance, and sustainability and resource productivity. The company was founded by James O. McKinsey in 1926 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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 | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC
 Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 1967 and is a subsidiary of Alliance Capital Management LLC, ultimately held by Equitable Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EQH). Sanford C. Bernstein & Co. provides trading and executions services to their clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity | |
Abacus Funds Management Ltd.
 Abacus Funds Management Ltd. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Part of Abacus Group, Abacus Funds Management Ltd. provides real estate investment trusts. The company is based in Sydney, Australia. The CEO of the Australian company is Adrian Lovney. Abacus Funds Management was acquired by Abacus Group from FSP Group Pty Ltd. on October 01, 2002 for $20.65 million. | Real Estate Investment Trusts | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Florida State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Vassar College | College/University | Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Community Trust
 The Chicago Community Trust Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Community Trust provides charity services. It offers services to organizations such as social services agencies, schools, health centers, museums and theaters in the Chicago area. The firm provides charitable resources in the arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education and health sectors. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC
 Rocket Mortgage LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Rocket Mortgage LLC provides retail mortgage lending services. It offers fixed and adjustable rate loans, refinancing, reverse mortgage, and federal and veteran housing plans. The company was founded by Dan Gilbert in 1985 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MI. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Founder | |
The Conference Board, Inc.
 The Conference Board, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Conference Board, Inc. is a membership organization working for the public interests. It creates and disseminates knowledge about management and the marketplace to help businesses in their performance and to better serve the society. The firm publishes information and analysis, makes economics-based forecasts and assesses trends, and facilitates learning by creating communities of interest that bring together senior executives from around the world. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Cleveland Cavaliers LP
 Cleveland Cavaliers LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Cleveland Cavaliers LP owns and operates basketball franchise. It also markets sports merchandise, match tickets and collectable game items. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Movies/Entertainment | Chairman Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
American Association for the Advancement of Science
 American Association for the Advancement of Science Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Corning Museum of Glass
 The Corning Museum of Glass Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Corning Museum of Glass collects, preserves, and displays collection of art and historical glass. It cares and displays the collection of art and historical glass. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Corning, NY. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc.
 The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The New York Society of Security Analysts, Inc. operates as a financial services trade group and networking forum for wall street and provides Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exam. The company was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Big Shoulders Fund
 The Big Shoulders Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Big Shoulders Fund provides financial services. The company was founded by James J. O'Connor, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin and Fred O'Connor in 1986 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Research Institute
 Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Research Institute Financial ConglomeratesFinance Foundation Fighting Blindness Clinical Research Institute provides investment services. The company is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Seattle Architectural Foundation
 Seattle Architectural Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Seattle Architectural Foundation offers a range of programs and experiences for all ages that connect people to the architecture, design, and history of Seattle. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The company's programs include public programs, educators and schools, families, and tweens and teens. The company also has an upcoming exhibit in 2023 called CommUNITY, which celebrates the creativity of local and international designers and firms, and invites reflection on architecture as a catalyst for interaction, connections, and community. The exhibit seeks submissions that explore shared and differing community narratives. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation, Inc | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member | |
JACK Entertainment LLC
 JACK Entertainment LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services JACK Entertainment LLC owns and operates casinos. The firm focuses on the development of gaming facilities. The company was founded by Dan Gilbert in 2013 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Media Conglomerates | Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bryden-Abrams Investment Management LLC
 Bryden-Abrams Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bryden-Abrams Investment Management LLC is an independent wealth management firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2006 by Stefan Abrams. Bryden Abrams provides asset management services to high-net worth individuals, related trust funds and pension plans related to family businesses. | Investment Managers | Chief Executive Officer | |
| The University of North Carolina at Charlotte | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
Digital Diagnostics LLC
 Digital Diagnostics LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Digital Diagnostics LLC engages in the development of autonomous medical diagnosis and treatment. It develops algorithms that can detect disease across a number of imaging modalities, with a focus on fundus photography and optical coherence tomography. The company was founded by Michael Abramoff in 2010 and is headquartered in Coralville, IA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
| Retinal Degeneration Fund | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Opus Genetics, Inc.
 Opus Genetics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Opus Genetics, Inc. is a gene therapy company that focuses on treating inherited retinal diseases. The company is based in Raleigh, NC, and leverages knowledge of the best science and the expertise of pioneers in ocular gene therapy to transparently drive transformative treatments to patients. The company has a unique model and purpose, and is backed by Foundation Fighting Blindness's venture arm, the RD Fund. Opus Genetics has wholly owned programs in numerous orphan retinal diseases, and its AAV-based gene therapy portfolio tackles some of the most neglected forms of inherited blindness while creating novel orphan manufacturing scale and efficiencies. The company was founded in 2021 by Benjamin R. Yerxa, Peter L. Ginsberg, Jason D. Menzo, Jean Bennett, Russell Kelley, Jean Bennett. Benjamin R. Yerxa has been the CEO since 2021. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Founder Founder | |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 50 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 19 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Commercial Services | 10 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
| Process Industries | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 342 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 131 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 65 |
| Chairman | 61 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 38 |
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| Adrienne Graves | 38 |
| Glenn Tilton | 35 |
| Gilbert Kliman | 33 |
| John A. Canning | 30 |
| Mark Wrighton | 28 |
| Paul Manning | 26 |
| Daniel Gilbert | 24 |
| Ye Jane Li | 23 |
| Deborah Rieman | 21 |
| John Seely Brown | 21 |
| Kevin Martin | 20 |
| Kurt Landgraf | 18 |
| Stephanie Burns | 17 |
| Herman Onno C. R. Ruding | 17 |
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