| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Sean Moore |
CIO | Profile |
Big Brand Tire & Service is a tire and automotive service retailer founded in 1969 in Moorpark, California. With over 215 locations across six states, primarily in the Southwest US, it ranks among the top 10 largest tire dealerships in the country. The company was acquired by Percheron Capital in 2021, which has fueled its rapid expansion through multiple acquisitions. The company specializes in a wide range of tire and automotive maintenance services. It offers major tire brands such as Bridgestone, Michelin, and Goodyear, along with services including tire sales, wheel alignment, oil changes, brake inspections, and full-service auto repair. Big Brand Tire & Service emphasizes customer satisfaction and aims to be a reliable one-stop shop for tire and auto repair needs. The company is committed to maintaining its locally owned heritage while focusing on long-term growth and community support.
Unified Door & Hardware Group is a prominent distributor and service provider of commercial doors, hardware, and building specialties, located in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Established in 2013 from the merger of Commercial Hardware and TruFit, the company operates 31 locations nationwide and employs around 1,000 people, generating $92 million in revenue. In September 2024, it was acquired by Foundation Building Materials. The company offers a wide range of products and services across various construction divisions. This includes commercial doors and hardware, building specialties like bathroom partitions and fire protection, and access control systems. Unified Door & Hardware Group also provides custom fabrication, project management, professional engineering services, and installation for both new construction and aftermarket projects. They cater to diverse sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, government, and retail, working closely with contractors, developers, and building owners. Their extensive industry experience and commitment to personalized service set them apart in the market.
Blue Jay Racing is a student-run design team open to all undergraduate students. The program was founded in 2004. The team competes annually in three international events put on by the Society of Automotive Engineers. Students design, build, and race a single seat off-road vehicle against a total of ~200 teams representing 14 nations and nearly 4,000 young engineers. The award-winning program offers student engineers an educational experience that goes beyond what the classroom can offer. Aside from the technical knowledge gained, the team-based skills learned through such a rigorous endeavor develops leaders well prepared to enter industry and academia. At each competition the team competes in four of six dynamic events (Acceleration, Maneuverability, Rock Crawl, Suspension and Traction, Hill Climb and Sled Pull) as well as three static events (a sales presentation, design presentations and a cost report). To cap off the competition, the team will also race in a grueling four-hour endurance race. Team members learn as much at competition as from designing and building their vehicle throughout the rest of the year. In addition to their own learning it is also important to the team that all members participate. At competition the team is always working, whether repairing their vehicle or planning and preparing for the next days events. With so much to do and so little time every member contributes to the teams success.
The "Technology Innovation Studio (TINS)" is a physical space at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) in Kendall Square that brings together business leaders, scientists and researchers, serial entrepreneurs, angel/VC investors, industry experts, corporate innovation teams and also policy experts to explore and apply tools, methods and models in innovation.