Josh Panuthos

Wedbush Securities, Inc. is a full-service investment bank and brokerage firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The firm was founded in 1955 as Wedbush Morgan Securities, Inc. They are a subsidiary of Wedbush Financial Services LLC, which is owned by Wedbush, Inc. Wedbush Securities provides a wide range of securities brokerage, wealth management, and investment banking services to private and institutional clients. Their research focuses on providing coverage of small and mid-sized companies in the following industries: (1) consumer products and services (2) technology (3) entertainment and media (4) life sciences and (5) industrial growth and clean technology.

Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. (Broker) (CGMI-Broker) is the broker/dealer division of Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., an investment bank headquartered in New York City with additional offices across the US. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Citigroup Financial Products, Inc., ultimately held by Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: C). CGMI-Broker covers all market capitalizations of the major global indices and provides macro and quantitative analysis of global markets and sector trends. Their core focus of the group is to help investing clients make informed decisions by providing value-added, independent, insightful analysis.

Allspring Global Investments LLC (Allspring) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Prior to November 1, 2021, the firm was known as Wells Capital Management, Inc. They are a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, ultimately held by Allspring Group Holdings LLC. Allspring provides investment management services to mutual funds, private funds, collective investment trusts (CITs), pooled vehicles, and other institutional clients and high net-worth individuals.

Tennenbaum Capital Partners LLC (TCP) is a registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in Santa Monica, California. The firm was founded in 1999 and is a subsidiary of BlackRock Capital Investment Advisors LLC, ultimately owned by Blackrock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), which acquired them in 2018. TCP manages assets for pooled investment vehicles, US-registered investment companies, business development companies and private investment funds.

Pure Fix Cycles LLC manufactures and sells gear for bicycles. The firm offers bar tape, wheelsets, drivetrain, bars and stems, framesets, grips and tape, headsets, kickstands, pedals and saddles. The company was founded by Austin Stoffers, Michael Fishman, Zach Schau, and Jordan Schau and is headquartered in Burbank, CA.

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.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Sapphire Ventures LLC (Sapphire Ventures) is a private equity and venture capital firm, subsidiary of SAP Ventures Investment GmbH founded in 1996 by R. Douglas Higgins and Andreas Markus Weiskam. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Project Glimmer is a non-profit organization that aims to empower and inspire young women by providing them with gifts and experiences that boost their self-esteem and confidence. The organization collects and distributes new and gently used jewelry, accessories, and beauty products to girls and women who are underserved or in need. Project Glimmer also partners with corporations and community organizations to organize events and mentorship programs that help young women develop leadership skills and achieve their goals. Through its various initiatives, Project Glimmer seeks to create a world where all women feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Valley Girl Ventures (Valley Girl Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Ms. Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, California.

The Bizworld Foundation is an organization that offers three hands-on engaging programs to teach elementary and middle school students skills in entrepreneurship, business, and financial responsibility. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The programs have built-in assessments to measure what the students have learned. The foundation's vision is to challenge and engage children across the cultural and economic spectrum with fun, hands-on entrepreneurship programs.

Preemadonna, Inc. provides smart products and manages creative platforms. It offers Nailbot, a device that prints custom nail art directly onto customer’s nails via their smartphone. The company was founded by Herpreet Singh Walia and Casey Schulz in March 2013 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Unicorn Venture Management LLC (Unicorn Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Blue Fever, Inc. engages in the development of streaming platform for videos and series focus on women. Its programs include digital series, short films, comedy sketches, documentary pieces, and music videos. The company was founded by Lauren Tracy and Greta McAnany and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Halogen Ventures Partners LLC (Halogen Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Jesse Draper. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Huge Legal Technology Co., Inc. offers an online platform that provides legal forms and information. It processes trust and real estate documents. The company was founded by Brian Lamb, Cody Barbo, and Daniel Goldstein on October 26, 2017 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Carbon 38, Inc. manufactures and distributes sportswear. It offers fitness, fashion, and activewear. The company was founded in 2012 by Katie Warner Johnson and Caroline Gogolak and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

The World Bank (Research) (World Bank-Research) is the investment research division of The World Bank, an international financial institution headquartered in Washington, DC. It provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries for the purpose of pursuing capital projects. World Bank-Research provides research to developing nations to aid economic advancement.

SBE Entertainment Group LLC operates as an investment holding company with interests in entertainment and hospitality services. The firm develops, manages and operates hotels, restaurants and night clubs. The company was founded by Sam Nazarian in 2002 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, NV.

Deloitte Consulting LLP provides business consulting services. It offers services related to public finance, public sector management, health and social protection, information technology, financial sector, and trade and investment. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of AIA Group Ltd., AIA International Ltd. is a provider of individual and group life, medical, accident and health insurance. The company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded in 1996. Mark Edward Tucker has been the CEO of the company since 2011.