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Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

Regent Education, Inc. provides administrative software solutions for higher education. The firm offers solutions that help automate financial aid verification, packaging, and disbursement. It also supports multiple enrollment models including transfers from one model to another. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Frederick, MD.

Feeding America operates as a non-profit organization that provides meals through a nationwide network of member food banks. The firm also supports local charitable agencies operating programs including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, after-school programs, and Kids Cafes. The company was founded by John van Hengel in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL

The Motley Fool Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of investment advisory solutions. It offers retirement services, stock advisor, portfolio, inside value, income investor, investment commentary, and mutual fund. The company was founded by Erik Rydholm, Thomas M. Gardner, and David H. Gardner in 1993 and is headquartered in Alexandria, VA.

Hogan Lovells US LLP provides legal services. The firm’s clients include corporations, financial institutions, and governments. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) is a national nonprofit organization that was founded in partnership with Michelle Obama's Let's Move! The non-profit company is based in Washington. campaign in 2010. The organization aims to transform the food landscape in pursuit of health equity by partnering with more than 300 corporations, convenience store chains, and distributors, hospitals, early childhood education centers, and SNAP-Ed implementing agencies, among others. PHA develops evidence-based approaches that are implemented in partnership with the private sector, nonprofits, and government to accelerate the pace of transformation.

Picket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a company based in New York, NY that uses an AI data tool to identify undervalued essential drugs at risk for a shortage. Picket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. then manufactures these products before a shortage occurs. The company was founded in 2018, and Joshua Kriger has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

ReFED, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization that aims to end food loss and waste in the food system. The company is based in Long Island City, NY. The company achieves this by utilizing data-driven solutions to highlight inefficiencies and economic opportunities in the supply chain. ReFED mobilizes and connects people to take targeted action and catalyzes capital to spur innovation and scale high-impact initiatives. The company's goal is to create a sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food system that optimizes environmental resources, minimizes climate impacts, and makes the best use of the food we grow.

Highland Insights LLC is a private company that helps organizations improve their customer experience by providing customer understanding and tangible improvement across the experience they deliver. Highland Insights is based in Alexandria, VA. The company offers services such as customer learning, brand/position strategy, leadership coaching, and writing reads. The company was founded by Robert Morton and has a hands-on executive experience in startups to category leaders.