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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.
American Business Development Corporation (ABD) helps B2B service providers build scalable, high-impact business development (BD) operations. We specialize in structuring BD strategies, aligning marketing and outreach efforts, and securing key partnerships to drive growth. Whether through a customized Business Development Plan®, implementing BD processes, or serving as an outsourced BD team, ABD ensures companies have the tools, strategy, and execution needed to expand their client pipeline and increase revenue. ABD was founded on the belief that business development is built on relationships, not automation. We dont rely on spam emails or impersonal outreach. Instead, we focus on strategic engagement, tailored messaging, and real human connections to generate high-quality leads and long-term partnerships. Our expertise spans industries such as life sciences, medical devices, professional services, and international trade, helping companies break into new markets and optimize BD functions. For companies expanding into the U.S. market, ABD provides outsourced BD solutions, acting as a dedicated U.S.-based BD team. We represent companies at key industry conferences, execute outreach on partnering platforms, conduct meetings, and manage post-conference follow-up—ensuring that warm, engaged leads are seamlessly transferred to the clients internal team. This eliminates costly international travel while maximizing business development opportunities. ABD also supports export strategies, helping companies expand into foreign markets through strategic partnerships, trade mission planning, and regulatory alignment. With over 20 years of international economic development experience, we connect businesses with high-value clients and funding opportunities through government agencies, accelerators, and industry leaders. At ABD, we dont just generate leads—we build long-term, sustainable BD operations that drive growth beyond our engagement.
Tech Observer is a global Contract Research Organization (CRO) founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Paramus, New Jersey, and additional offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Singapore. The company specializes in clinical development support for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries, extending its reach through local partners across the Asia-Pacific region. The company offers a comprehensive range of services that encompass the entire clinical research process. These include managing clinical trials, clinical data management, biostatistics and SAS programming, medical writing, post-marketing clinical studies, and staffing services. Tech Observer is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14155:2011 certified, demonstrating its commitment to quality and regulatory compliance. With a workforce of around 400 professionals, the company serves over 50 clients in more than 30 countries, focusing on various therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, and infectious diseases. Tech Observer also emphasizes innovation with solutions like its AI-driven clinical trial risk tool, MyRBQM, and promotes diversity and professional growth within its team.
ALFA International is the premier global network for independent law firms. Founded in 1980, it was the first and continues to be one of the largest and strongest legal networks. We have 140 member firms throughout the world. Our 80 US firms maintain offices in 95 of the 100 largest metropolitan areas. Our 60 international firms are located throughout Europe, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Africa, Canada, Mexico and South America. ALFA Internationals mission is to provide high quality, cost-efficient legal services wherever our clients need them. The ALFA International model enables our members to use their local expertise to deliver highly effective legal solutions, often drawing upon the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms. ALFA International clients have the benefit of a geographically comprehensive network of exceptional law firms and accomplished trial and business counsel. Our member firms meet high standards to be part of the ALFA International network and are well respected by their peers. Our members establish broad, deep relationships with each other by attending ALFA International CLE seminars throughout the year and working together on compendia, seminar programming, and most importantly, client matters. As a result, referrals among ALFA International firms represent partnerships between trusted friends and colleagues. Our many events also provide corporate counsel with the opportunity to network among ALFA International lawyers and their peer in-house lawyers. In addition to the Practice Groups below, our member firms also have expertise in Admiralty & Maritime, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Bankruptcy, Corporate & Securities, Environmental Law, Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer, Foreign Investment, Government Relations, Lobbying, & Administrative Law, Immigration, M&A, Oil & Gas, Tax & Venture Capital & Financing. To learn more, please visit us at www.alfainternational.com.