Network origin in John A. Polizzi first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
Blockbuster, Inc.
 Blockbuster, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Blockbuster Inc. provides rental & retail movie and game entertainment services. The company provides services through multiple distribution channels such as stores, by-mail, vending and kiosks, online and at home. Blockbuster operates its retail stores through brand names such as Blockbuster, Xtra-Vision and Game Rush. The company was incorporated in 1985 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
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| Extinct | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 29 |
The Caldor Corp.
 The Caldor Corp. Discount StoresRetail Trade Caldor Corp. operates a leading upscale discount retail chain offering a diverse line of branded and private-label merchandise, including hardline products such as housewares, electronics, furniture and toys and softline products, apparel, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics and domestics. The company operated 145 stores in nine East Coast and Mid-Atlantic states, including the key markets of Connecticut, New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson River Valley of New York State, northern New Jersey and the greater Boston, Philadelphia and Baltimore areas. Its stores are located primarily in urban and suburban areas with high population densities.
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| Extinct | Discount Stores | 21 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John A. Polizzi via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| INCYTE CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
Michaels Stores, Inc.
 Michaels Stores, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Michaels Stores, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty retail stores. It provides arts, crafts, framing, floral, home décor and seasonal merchandise for the hobbyist and do-it-yourself home decorator. The firm's crafting classes, in-store events, project sheets and displays, mobile applications and on-line videos; they offer a shopping experience that can inspire creativity and confidence in their customers' artistic abilities. The company was founded by Michael J. Dupey in 1983 and is headquartered in Irving, TX. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Odyssey Partners LP
 Odyssey Partners LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Odyssey Partners LP is a private investment partnership. The company was founded by Jack Nash and Leon Levy in 1982 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Financial Conglomerates | Private Equity Investor | |
The Sports Authority, Inc.
 The Sports Authority, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Sports Authority, Inc. operates a sporting goods stores. It offers fitness products such as cardio equipment, fitness trackers and accessories, strength and weight training, weights, clothes, and shoes. The company also sells products online. The Sports Authority is headquartered in Centennial, CO. | Specialty Stores | President | |
| DOLLAR TREE, INC. | Discount Stores | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
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 | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Screen Gems, Inc.
 Screen Gems, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Screen Gems, Inc. produces and distributes films. The company also operates a film distribution business for other studios. It was founded in 1948 and is located in Culver City, CA. | Movies/Entertainment | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| LORILLARD LLC | Tobacco | Director/Board Member | |
Fooda, Inc.
 Fooda, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Fooda, Inc. provides food technology platform that connects restaurants to people while at work. The firm has a network of local businesses and provides its services to groups such as schools, corporations, organizations and residential communities. Fooda offers its services via on-site locations as well as mobile and web-based technology. The company was founded by Orazio Buzza and Vip Sandhir in 2011 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Packaged Software | Chairman | |
DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co.
 DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology DuPont Pharmaceuticals Co. researches and develops pharmaceuticals and imaging products to treat diseases. It focuses on pharmaceuticals to treat unmet medical needs in the fight against HIV, cardiovascular disease, central nervous system disorders, cancer and arthritis-related disorders. The company is located in Wilmington, DE. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| B-R 31 ICE CREAM CO.,LTD. | Food: Meat/Fish/Dairy | Director/Board Member | |
BMG Entertainment
 BMG Entertainment Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Part of Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA, BMG Entertainment is a company that provides media and entertainment services. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by James Glicker. | Commercial Printing/Forms | Chief Executive Officer | |
Petrie Retail, Inc.
 Petrie Retail, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petrie Retail, Inc. operates women's specialty retail stores. The private company is based in Secaucus, NJ. | Specialty Stores | Chairman Treasurer | |
Lechmere, Inc.
 Lechmere, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Part of GE Aerospace, Lechmere, Inc. is a company that specializes in appliance and consumer electronics. The company is based in Woburn, MA. Lechmere was acquired by Montgomery Ward Holding Corp. on March 31, 1994 for $100 million. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Sales & Marketing Private Equity Investor | |
DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co.
 DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Part of Corteva, Inc., DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Co. is a company that makes pharmaceuticals and drugs. The company is based in Wilmington, DE. DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical was acquired by EIDP, Inc., a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. from Merck & Co., Inc. on July 01, 1998 for $2,600 million. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| Babson College | College/University | President Masters Business Admin | |
| Baylor University | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| New York University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
University of Houston
 University of Houston Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Houston System offers higher education degrees and job training or vocational study programs. It offers about 280 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in fields such as business, education, humanities and law. It was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Middlesex University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Georgetown University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
 Dunkin' Brands, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Dunkin' Brands, Inc. engages in the provision of franchise services. It is a a premier franchisor of quick service restaurants under the Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Canton, MA. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer | |
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 | |
Servpro Industries LLC
 Servpro Industries LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Servpro Industries LLC engages in the provision of cleanup and damage-restoration services for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. It offers fire and water, mold, cleaning and commercial services, and insurances. The company was founded by Ted Isaacson and Doris Isaacson in 1967 and is headquartered in Gallatin, TN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
| PARAMOUNT GLOBAL | Broadcasting | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| CARPARTS.COM, INC. | Specialty Stores | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Center For Communication, Inc.
 Center For Communication, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Center for Communication is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of seminars and workshops in the media industry. It focuses on journalism, television production, documentary and feature filmmaking, social media, magazine and book publishing, advertising, public relations, and marketing. The company was founded by Dr. Frank Stanton in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
OTX Corp.
 OTX Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services OTX Corp. provides online-based consumer research and consulting services. The firm offers market analysis, brand & advertising tracking, branding, advertising copy & campaign effectiveness testing, and advertising research services. It provides online-based research in cutting-edge products and analysis for the marketing, entertainment, and advertising communities. OTX has offices in New York City, Cincinnati, and London. The company was founded in 2000 by Shelley Zalis and is headquartered in Culver City, CA | Internet Software/Services | Chairman | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC /Private Group/
 Cast & Crew Entertainment Services LLC /Private Group/ Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Cast & Crew LLC, the American company is a private group led by ZelnickMedia Corp. The company is based in Burbank. The company provides entertainment services. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member | |
Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC
 Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC Investment ManagersFinance Hatzimemos/Libby Holdings LLC (H/L Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Eric Hatzimemos and Oliver B. Libby. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
CommentSold LLC
 CommentSold LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CommentSold LLC operates as a social commerce platform. It manages day-to-day operations, including, automated invoicing, sales analytics, customer data, and inventory details that help owners make quick, informed business decisions. The company was founded by Brandon Kruse in March 2017 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Alloy LLC
 Alloy LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Alloy LLC operates as a advertising agency. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member | |
Ready Makers, Inc.
 Ready Makers, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ready Makers, Inc. develops and publishes games and applications, The company was founded in 2017 by David S. Bennahum, Jonathan Slimak, and Christina Macedo and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
AlienVault LLC
 AlienVault LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AlienVault LLC develops integrated security management solutions. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman | |
Dunkin' Donuts LLC
 Dunkin' Donuts LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Dunkin' Donuts LLC serves varieties of doughnuts, along with hot and cold coffee drinks, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. The company was founded by William Rosenberg in 1950 and is headquartered in Canton, MA. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer | |
ECO Management LP
 ECO Management LP Investment ManagersFinance ECO Management LP is an independent hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Steven Friedman and Brian Young in 2005. ECO Management manages assets on behalf of institutional clients and private investors. | Investment Managers | Founder | |
Eos Management LLC
 Eos Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance EOS Management LLC (EOS Management) is a private equity firm founded in 1993 by Steven Friedman. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Founder |
Statistics
International
| United States | 49 |
| Japan | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Technology Services | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 197 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 100 |
| Chairman | 68 |
| President | 63 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 47 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Carl Icahn | 57 |
| Strauss Zelnick | 47 |
| Richard Bressler | 36 |
| Linda Griego | 35 |
| William Glavin | 26 |
| Chris Terrill Terrill | 23 |
| Nigel Travis | 23 |
| Gary Fernandes | 21 |
| Robert A. Bowman | 16 |
| Peter Bassi | 15 |
| Steve Friedman | 15 |
| Jackie Marie Clegg | 14 |
| Warren Feldberg | 13 |
| Steven Pantelick | 12 |
| Edward Bleier | 11 |
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