Tom Leighton
Founder at AKAMAI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Net worth: 272 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Tom Leighton first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 251 |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
 American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 234 |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The private company is based in Washington.
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| Subsidiary | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 201 |
| Public Company | Data Processing Services | 113 | |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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| College/University | Finance/Rental/Leasing | 41 |
Princeton University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 39 |
Society for Science & the Public
 Society for Science & the Public Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Society for Science & the Public Society for Science & the Public operates as a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of educational services. It offers scientific literacy; science, technology, engineering, and math education; and scientific research. The company was founded by Edward Willis Scripps and William Emerson Ritter in 1921 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 33 |
Technology Ceo Council
 Technology Ceo Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Technology CEO Council is an IT industry public policy advocacy organization. The private company is based in Washington.
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| Private Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 12 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Tom Leighton via their personal network
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Genentech, Inc.
 Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MERCK & CO., INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| PFIZER, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Rochester Christian University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Carnegie Mellon University
 Carnegie Mellon University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ILLUMINA, INC. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder Director/Board Member | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
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 | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
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. | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree President Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
The General Hospital Corp.
 The General Hospital Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The General Hospital Corp. provides healthcare services. It offers diagnostic and therapeutic are in every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. The firm's care center provides cancer, digestive disorders, heart disease, transplantation and vascular medicine services. The company was founded in 1811 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALNYLAM PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc.
 The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services The Brigham & Women's Hospital, Inc. provides health care services. The firm offers treatment for cancer, cardio vascular, neurosciences, orthopedic, arthritis, women's health and clinical services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Royal Academy of Engineering | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Royal Society | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
Cornell University
 Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 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. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree | |
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc.
 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of biomedical research services and science education programs. It funds grants to both institutions and individuals in support of a wide range of science and research-related initiatives, including precollege and undergraduate science education, pre- and post-doctoral research fellowships, and international research activities. The company was founded by Howard R. Hughes in 1953 and is headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
| University of California San Diego | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The University of Colorado | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center operates as a private cancer center. It offers cancer care services to adult; and child and teen patients. Its services include risk assessment and screening; diagnosis and treatment; clinical trials; patient and caregiver education; and pediatric clinical trials. The company was founded by John J. Astor and Charlotte Astor in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory engages on research of environmental studies, nanoscience, and quantitative biology, physics and nuclear energy. The lab is funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and managed by the University of California. It was founded in 1931 by Ernest Orlando Lawrence and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Forum Mondial de L'Economie
 Forum Mondial de L'Economie Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Forum Mondial de L'Economie engages in the foremost political, business and cultural organizations to shape global, regional and industry agendas. The company was founded by Klaus Schwab in 1971 and is headquartered in Cologny, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
New York Academy of Sciences
 New York Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York Academy of Sciences is an independent, not-for-profit organization, which engages in the advancement of scientific research, education, and policy. The company was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
National Academy of Medicine (United States)
 National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Philosophical Society
 American Philosophical Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Philosophical Society is an organization that hosts biannual general meetings for its members, families, and distinguished guests. The non-profit company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The meetings cater to the diverse interests and expertise of attendees and provide a unique opportunity to indulge the audience’s breadth of intellectual curiosity. The society has an exceptional collection of over 13 million manuscripts, objects, books, images, and works of art covering various topics such as early and revolutionary history, natural history, Indian linguistics and culture, nuclear physics, computer development, medical science, genetics and eugenics, and the development of cultural anthropology. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Inc.
 Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, Inc. provides research services. It operates educational institutions. The firm offers research in cancer, neurobiology, plant genetics, and bioinformatics. It also offers laboratory workshops to science teachers, students, and other groups across the nation. The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Cold Spring Harbor, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
American Association for Cancer Research
 American Association for Cancer Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Association for Cancer Research prints and publishes scientific journals including clinical cancer research, molecular cancer therapeutics, molecular cancer research, cancer epidemiology, and biomarkers and prevention. The company was founded on May 7, 1907 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
American Society for Clinical Investigation
 American Society for Clinical Investigation BiotechnologyHealth Technology American Society for Clinical Investigation engages as a medical honor society. It focuses on physician-scientists in research, clinical care, and medical education. The company was founded by Samuel J. Meltzer in 1908 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Biotechnology | Corporate Officer/Principal President President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Column Group LLC
 The Column Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Column Group LLC is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Peter Svennilson. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
National Academy of Inventors
 National Academy of Inventors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Inventors operates as a business association that promotes investors. The private company is based in Tampa. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Broad Institute, Inc.
 The Broad Institute, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology The Broad Institute, Inc. engages in the provision of research and development in biomedicals to cure infectious disease. Its scientific areas include chemical biology and therapeutics, genome regulation, cellular circuity and epigenomics, medical and population genetics, and metabolism. The company was founded by Eric S. Lander, Eli Broad and Edythe Broad in 2003 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | College/University | Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Longwood Fund Management LLC
 Longwood Fund Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Longwood Fund Management LLC (Longwood Fund Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Christoph H. Westphal, Michelle Dipp and Richard H. Aldrich. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor Consultant / Advisor | |
| National Academy of Medicine | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Association of American Physicians
 Association of American Physicians Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association of American Physicians operates as an American association of physicians. The non-profit company is based in Tucson, AZ. The company was founded by Charles Lee. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
Catalio Capital Management LP
 Catalio Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Catalio Capital Management LP (Catalio Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2020 by George Petrocheilos and Dr. Jacob Vogelstein. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor Private Equity Investor | |
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.
 Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. engages in the research, development, and distribution of vaccines, prescription drugs, and animal health products. The company is headquartered in Whitehouse Station, NJ. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund
 The Kennedy Center Corporate Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Kennedy Center Corporate Fund operates as a nationwide partnership of distinguished business leaders who help to mobilize corporate partners and secure critical funding. The company was founded by Harold Burson in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 47 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| Romania | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 22 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Health Technology | 10 |
| Health Services | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 639 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 572 |
| Founder | 182 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 158 |
| Chairman | 121 |
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| Jon Miller | 79 |
| Ursula Burns | 52 |
| David Rubenstein | 45 |
| Madhu Ranganathan | 38 |
| Corey Goodman | 35 |
| Risa Lavizzo-Mourey | 33 |
| Paul Schimmel | 31 |
| Laurie Glimcher | 30 |
| Michael Dell | 29 |
| Monte Ford | 28 |
| Carolyn Bertozzi | 28 |
| George M. Whitesides | 27 |
| Richard Scheller | 27 |
| David Goeddel | 27 |
| Jennifer Doudna | 26 |
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