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Ascend empowers entrepreneurial CPAs to reach their goals with an innovative growth model that brings their firms into the new age. Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a modern platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a large CPA firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition, best-of-breed technology, a catalytic leadership system, shared back-office services, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount todays industry challenges and reach their full potential. Founded in January 2023, the company attained revenues sufficient to qualify it as a Top 100 U.S. accounting firm within six months of operation.
OakStar Bank strives to prove each day that banking can and should be a joyful and fun experience. By creating a unique work culture that is rooted and cultivated throughout every aspect of the bank, OakStar team members love what they do, love the people they work with, and love serving the community. The banks commitment to their values and their culture has resulted in the creation of a uniquely new banking experience that is comfortable, warm, and completely relationship based… ultimately a place where customers look forward to going. OakStar Banks passion is to create a positive difference for its customers and leave a long-lasting legacy in the community.
bPrescient is a full-service scientific and technology consultancy dedicated to meeting the information management, data science, and analytics needs of the biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare industries. With bPrescients industry-leading ecosystem of experts, we offer a unique combination of both depth and breadth of knowledge to provide comprehensive support across: • The entire drug discovery process (from early-stage research to commercialization) • The diagnostics R&D lifecycle • The innovation challenges of the provider / payer domains At bPrescient, we pride ourselves on solving highly complex and difficult challenges. Our clients trust us to provide effective solutions to the problems they face today while anticipating, and helping them avoid, future challenges that catch many organizations unaware. There are three classes of problems we solve for clients: • Strategic & Advisory • Analytical & Scientific • Systems Integration, Design & Build Central to our model is the building of long-term relationships with our clients, which is why we go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and value to those who need our assistance. Whether you are facing specific challenges today or are thinking about longer-term strategic goals, bPrescient is here to provide the support you need to succeed in the highly competitive biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, and healthcare industries.
Ernie Ball Music Man is a premium instrument manufacturer based in San Luis Obispo, California. Founded in the early 1970s, the company specializes in handcrafted electric guitars and basses. It was originally established as Music Man by ex-Fender associates, including Leo Fender, and was acquired by Ernie Ball Inc. in 1984. Under the leadership of Sterling Ball and his family, the company has focused on meticulous craftsmanship and high-quality standards. The product lineup includes iconic instruments like the StingRay bass and the Silhouette guitar, both known for their innovative features and playability. Ernie Ball Music Man continues to develop new models, limited editions, and signature instruments in collaboration with musicians. The company prioritizes artist needs and has a strong commitment to supporting both established and emerging talent through sponsorships and events.