Avantpage, Inc.

Avant Digital exists to bring enterprise-grade digital transformation capabilities to midsize companies and Private Equity portfolio companies. For over 25 years, they have been developing solutions that help organizations stay competitive and nimble in an increasingly digital world. Their mission is grounded in the belief that midsize enterprises deserve the same level of technology services and expertise that large corporations take for granted - but delivered with greater agility and personalized attention. What sets Avant Digital apart is their comprehensive approach to digital enablement. They combine Managed IT services, Digital Talent solutions, and Transformation Consulting into an integrated offering that addresses the full spectrum of technology needs. With 50 experts and a network of 500 associates across India, the USA, Europe, and South America, they provide an Anywhere Workforce that scales with client demands. Their values - Customer First, Embrace Digital, Enable ordinary people to do extraordinary things, and Always Create Value - guide every engagement. From application build and run services to IT due diligence for mergers, Avant Digital delivers 25-50% cost savings while accelerating digital dividends for their customers.

In 2017, we started with a straightforward mission: help mining and mineral exploration companies communicate their value better to shareholders and investors. Over time, we've evolved that vision. We realized the industry needed more than just presentation tools - it needed actual discovery assistance. So we shifted our focus, combining our team's geological expertise with advanced AI and deep learning to build the world's only AI-Assisted Mineral Discovery Platform. We're not outsiders experimenting on the industry; we're geoscientists, engineers, and exploration veterans who understand the real challenges of finding minerals and the frustration of missed opportunities. Today, our platform transforms massive geological datasets into actionable insights that help exploration teams identify areas with high mineralization potential. We've built an industry-leading database and developed proprietary AI models that can find patterns humans might miss. Our team of over 130 people works directly with clients to integrate their data, run experiments, and accelerate discovery without requiring expensive new field programs. Whether it's porphyry systems or pegmatite formations, we're applying our custom AI models to help geoscientists uncover what others can't. We believe AI shouldn't replace geologists - it should empower them.

BlackRock is a global asset manager and technology provider dedicated to helping more and more people experience financial well-being. We help millions of people invest to build savings that serve them throughout their lives. With $11+ trillion in assets under management, BlackRock has grown from a small bond shop into one of the world's leading asset managers by relentlessly pursuing one goal – to help people invest better. Our workforce of 21,000+ people spans 100+ languages across 38 locations worldwide, enabling us to provide deep local expertise backed by global scale. We deliver investment products, technology, and tools – helping millions meet immediate spending needs, build wealth, and retire securely. Our Aladdin platform powers our analytical approach to investing, helping clients navigate investment risks and opportunities in an ever-changing world.

In 1984, Joe Mansueto founded Morningstar in his Chicago apartment with a clear goal: to help investors make better decisions with independent, objective research. He noticed that the investment industry was filled with hidden agendas, confusing data, and conflicts of interest that made it difficult for everyday investors to know what they actually owned. So he created a company built on transparency and independence - one that would provide clear, unbiased analysis so investors could compare, assess, and decide with confidence. Today, Morningstar empowers investors of every kind - from individuals managing their own portfolios to the world's largest financial institutions. With operations in 40-plus offices globally, the company provides connected data, independent research, investor-first tools, and long-term portfolio strategies. Morningstar challenges what's hidden, complex, and inefficient so nothing stands between investors and their goals, serving 4.2 million individual investors, 425,000 financial advisors, and thousands of institutions worldwide.

Yelp connects people with great local businesses. With more than 265 million rich, local reviews contributed by our users, Yelp has become the leading platform for discovering and connecting with local businesses of all types - from restaurants and boutiques to salons, dentists, mechanics, and plumbers. Founded in 2004 by Jeremy Stoppelman and Russel Simmons, Yelp has grown into a trusted resource that brings word-of-mouth recommendations online, giving consumers a powerful voice and helping them make informed decisions about where to spend their money. Operating as a remote-first company, Yelp is powered by a global community of collaborative people who share core values: be tenacious, play well with others, be unboring, protect the source, and authenticity. Our mission drives everything we do - creating meaningful connections between consumers and local businesses while maintaining consumer trust as our foundation. Through continuous innovation including AI-powered features and machine learning applications, Yelp continues to transform how people discover, connect, and transact with local businesses worldwide.

Light & Wonder is the leading cross-platform global games company, creating immersive content, hardware, and systems that connect iconic titles across every channel - land-based casinos, online, and mobile. Through three complementary business segments, the company delivers unforgettable gaming experiences by combining exceptional talent with deep customer and player understanding. Their portfolio includes legendary game franchises like 88 Fortunes, Dancing Drums, Rainbow Riches, and Gold Fish, which have become industry staples that players return to time and again. With a team of over 7,000 creators across 40+ states and multiple countries, Light & Wonder relentlessly pursues innovation to forge lasting connections with players wherever they choose to engage. The company builds cutting-edge gaming technology, casino systems, shufflers, and digital platforms that power the world's most successful gaming operators. From the casino floor to mobile devices, Light & Wonder turns games into expansive entertainment experiences, constantly pushing boundaries to create the extraordinary in every detail. Their mission is simple: it's all about the games.