Network origin in Mark Fries first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 89 | |
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| Subsidiary | Other Consumer Services | 20 |
Geek Squad, Inc.
 Geek Squad, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Geek Squad, Inc. provides computer maintenance and repairing services. Its services include hardware, software diagnostic evaluation, system repair, optimization, spyware removal, and wireless networking. The company was founded in 1994 by Robert Stephens and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
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| Subsidiary | Information Technology Services | 2 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Mark Fries via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIEBOLD NIXDORF, INCORPORATED | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.
 Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. retails premium pet food, supplies, services and companion animals. The firm specializes in pet services, dog food, dog supplies, dog products, dog beds, cat food, cat supplies, cat products, cat beds, fish tanks, fish supplies, small animal and reptile supplies. The company was founded by Walter Evans in 1965 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
| CITRIX SYSTEMS, INC. | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Portfolio Manager-Fixed Income | |
Forest Investments, Inc.
 Forest Investments, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Forest Investments, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the investment and acquisition of businesses, securities and assets that has significant long-term value creation. It operates through the following segments: Durable Medical Equipment, Investment Management, Real Estate, and General Corporate. The company was founded on December 16, 1994 and is headquartered in Waltham, MA. | Packaged Software | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| BLOOMIN' BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Chairman Director of Finance/CFO | |
| TILE SHOP HOLDINGS, INC. | Home Improvement Chains | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| GUE LIQUIDATION COMPANIES, INC. | Internet Retail | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate 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 | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
 The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Iowa State University | 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 | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of British Columbia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc.
 Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Arise Virtual Solutions, Inc. engages in the provision of crowdsourcing and business process outsourcing services. It offers contact center outsourcing platform, omnichannel contact center support, business continuity, and consulting services. The company was founded by Gail Nichols and Richard Stephen Cherry in 1994 and is headquartered in Miramar, FL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Best Buy Canada Ltd.
 Best Buy Canada Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Best Buy Canada Ltd. retails electronics, personal computers, and entertainment software products. It offers services through e-retail. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Art Van Furniture LLC
 Art Van Furniture LLC Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Art Van Furniture LLC manufactures and sells home furniture. Its brands include Sealy, La-Z-Boy, Broyhill, and Perks. The firm offers shipping and delivery services. The company was founded by Art Van Elslander in 1959 and is headquartered in Warren, MI. | Home Furnishings | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Consumer Technology Association
 The Consumer Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Technology Association researches and reports trends in the consumer electronics market. The firm also provides its members with educational programs, technical training, market research and networking opportunities. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
 The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a not-for-profit organization that provides advocacy, fund raising, clinical services, client programs and up-to-date information to individuals with multiple sclerosis, their families and healthcare providers. The company was founded in 1946 by Sylvia Lawry and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Allina Health System, Inc.
 Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Travelers Foundation | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Centera Corp.
 Centera Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Centera Corp. provides leadership development and management consulting services. The firm offers one-on-one coaching, team effectiveness, CEO and executive succession, on-boarding, culture and organizational assessment and leadership development. The company was founded by Kathleen J. Higgins Victor and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Retail Council of Canada
 Retail Council of Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Retail Council of Canada is a not-for-profit, industry-funded association that represents small, medium, and large retail businesses in every community across Canada. Additionally, Retail Council of Canada provides exclusive HR committees, events, and special reports that help retail HR professionals collaborate with peers to stay informed on emerging issues, recruiting, retention, training best practices, and upcoming legislated changes to employment laws. The non-profit company is based in Toronto, Canada. The Canadian company represents more than 45,000 storefronts in all retail formats, including department, grocery, specialty, discount, independent retailers, and online merchants. Retail Council of Canada advocates for retail in Canada and works with all levels of government and other stakeholders to support growth. The company offers the latest retail industry research, best practices, consumer trends, and sales statistics. The CEO of the company is Diane J. Brisebois. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Best Buy Capital
 Best Buy Capital Investment ManagersFinance Best Buy Capital (Best Buy Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc founded in 2008 by Richard M. Schulze. The firm is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Executive Officer Chief Administrative Officer President Sales & Marketing | |
Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd.
 Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. retails consumer electronics, entertainment software, and appliances. It offers mobile phones, tablets, upgrades, accessories, and insurances. The company was founded on March 13, 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| The Curtis L. Carlson School of Management | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| GOOD NATURED PRODUCTS INC. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Best Buy Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| Scenario (Canada) | Chief Executive Officer President | ||
| Best Buy Food Service, Inc. | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 43 |
| Canada | 8 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 17 |
| Retail Trade | 10 |
| Technology Services | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 6 |
| Health Services | 3 |
Operational
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 237 |
| Director/Board Member | 229 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 75 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 70 |
| President | 66 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Michael Linton | 24 |
| Mary Tolan | 22 |
| Sanjay Khosla | 21 |
| Gérard R. Vittecoq | 19 |
| John Walden | 18 |
| Elizabeth Cholawsky | 17 |
| Ari Bousbib | 17 |
| Kevin Eichler | 17 |
| Ronald D. Boire | 17 |
| Tim Stanley | 16 |
| George Mikan | 16 |
| Matthew Paull | 15 |
| Rogelio M. Rebolledo | 15 |
| Anthony J. Rodio | 15 |
| Roop Kalyan Lakkaraju | 14 |
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