Nigel Kershaw

Converse, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets footwear for men, women and children. It offers sneakers, high top, low top, slip, wedge and customized footwear. The firm also offers clothing products that include tees, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, socks and accessories. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

ASDA Group Ltd. owns and operates groceries. It offers wide selection of consumable products, furniture, men's and women's clothing, kids and baby’s apparel, contact lenses, and glasses, mobile and tyres items, prints and photo. The company was founded on October 27, 1978 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.

ModCloth, Inc. operates an online fashion and clothing retail business. It offers dresses, tops, bottoms, swimwear, outerwear, intimate apparel, tights and socks, and shoes; and vintage clothing and accessories for women. The firm also provides bags and accessories that include jewelry, sunglasses, hats, hair accessories, scarves, gloves, belts, umbrellas, and beauty products; and gifts for men and women, and gift certificates. The company was founded by Eric C. Koger and Susan Gregg-Koger in July 2002 and is headquartered in San Francisco, 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.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Cole Haan LLC manufactures and distributes footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories. Its products include sandals, pumps, ballet flats, wedges, drivers, loafers, backpacks and clutches. The company was founded by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan in 1928 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Marcolin USA Eyewear Corp. manufactures and distributes eyewear and sunglasses. Its brand names include Gant, Savvy, Harley-Davidson, Guess, Candie's, Magic Clip & Magic Twist, Catherine Deneuve and Tommy Hilfiger. It has locations in Australia, Canada, and Japan. The company was founded by Harvey Ross in 1978 and is headquartered in Somerville, NJ.

Allegro Biodiesel Corp. produces and distributes biodiesel fuel. The company produces biodiesel fuel on a 320 acre site in Pollock, Louisiana. It sells blended and unblended forms with petroleum based diesel fuel. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Part of Urban Outfitters, Inc., URBN US Retail LLC is a company that sells women's clothing, shoes, furniture, and home furnishings through online platforms. URBN US Retail LLC is based in Philadelphia, PA.

KN Ltd. designs and sells sleepwear for men, women, and kids. The company was founded by Karen Neuburger in 1994 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Part of Organic Bouquet, Inc., Coyuchi, Inc. is a leader in coastal-inspired organic luxury for bed, bath, and apparel. The company is based in San Francisco, CA. Celebrating 30 years in business, Coyuchi is committed to transparency, product innovation, and practices that limit harm to the environment and the people who live in it. Coyuchi offers sustainably produced luxury home textile products, including organic bedding, sheets, towels, apparel, and other home goods. Coyuchi's processes are verified by 3rd party certifications from GOTS, GOLS, Fairtrade, and Made Safe. Coyuchi became the first home brand to create a fully circular product through its renewal program, 2nd Home Take Back, which was honored for its impact by Textile Exchange in the 2021 Ryan Young Climate+ Awards for Climate Leaders. The company was founded in 1991. Eileen Mockus has been the CEO of the company since 2013. Coyuchi was acquired by Organic Style Ltd. on April 28, 2008.

Melissa & Doug LLC operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing toys for children. Its products include alphabet blocks, sorting clocks, bubble makers, puzzles, pool toys, dollhouses, stuffed animals, puppets, and learning mats. The company was founded by Doug Bernstein and Melissa Bernstein in 1988 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT.

The Collected Group Co. LLC designs and distributes women's contemporary apparel and accessories under the brands JOIE, Equipment and Current/Elliott. It offers dresses, handbags, jackets, vests, jewelry, shoes, pants, shorts, skirts, sweaters, tops, underpinnings, and footwear products. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Vernon, CA.

Part of VF Corp., South Cone, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells jeans-wear, decorated knitwear, and intimate apparel. South Cone was acquired by The Rockport Group LLC from VF Corp. on October 29, 2018.

TOMS Shoes LLC manufactures shoes for men and women. It provides shoes, slip-ons, sandals, wedges, flats, lace ups, boots and slippers. The firm also offers eyewear, bags and coffee products. The company was founded by Blake Mycoskie in 2006 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Thrive Market, Inc. provides online retail services for quality healthy foods, vitamins, home goods, and beauty supplies. Its catalog include natural products across categories like cooking ingredients, healthy snacks, nutritional supplements, natural home goods, and bath and beauty. The company was founded in 2013 by Gunnar Lovelace, Nicholas R. Green, Kate Mulling and Sasha Siddhartha and is headquartered in Marina Del Rey, 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.

Zake IP Holdings LLC manufactures and sells hoverboards, racing drones, and electric scooters, bikes and skate boards online. The company was founded by Johnny Zhu in 2015 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN.

The Court Buddy Co., Inc. provides consumers with solo attorneys based on budget. The company was founded by Kristina Jones and James R. Jones Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

LDR Ventures, Inc. (LDR Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.

Shoplink.com sells grocery products online. The private company is based in Westwood.

Chive International LLC makes Northern Chinese bings and noodles. The company was founded by Wanting Zhang, Yong Zhao and Ming Bai in 2015 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Travel-Light, Inc. manufactures and sells travel bags through online. The firm offers carry-on classic, carry-on carbon fiber, check-in-classic, backpack light classic, and backpack light carbon fiber. The company was founded by Netta Shalgi and Kenneth Hertz and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Wolf & Shepherd, Inc. manufactures and sells shoes. The company was founded by Justin Schneider and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Lavender Lingerie LLC sells lingerie products. The company was founded by Robyn Rihanna Fenty and is headquartered in Segundo, CA.

Freshdirect LLC operates online grocery store. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Beach People, Inc. provides beach time fun services and business solutions for both seasonal and year-round businesses. Beach People is based in Wildwood, NJ. The company's services are designed for beach lovers and include discovering the best places to eat, play, shop, and stay in various beach destinations. The company offers an app for Apple and Android devices called Beach Time Fun, which allows users to find local restaurants, entertainment, nightlife, shops, places to stay, and more.

Metaverse Basketball Association LLC operates as a basketball association. The company is based in Sheridan, WY. The company was founded by Jeremy Koven, Cameron Katal, Nico Mannion. Jeremy Koven has been the CEO since incorporation.

The Boston Consulting Group Pty Ltd. operates as a management consulting firm. It also provides risk management services. The company was founded on December 19, 1989 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.