| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Adam Carreno |
Chief Executive Officer and Technology Advisor | Profile |
New York City Center is Manhattan’s first performing arts center, established in 1943 with the goal of making theater, dance, and music accessible to all. Located in a distinctive Neo-Moorish building, it has played a significant role in the cultural life of New York City. The center presents a variety of performing arts programming, focusing on dance and musical theater, and hosts notable series such as the Fall for Dance Festival and the Tony-honored Encores! series. The venue features a 2,557-seat mainstage, two smaller theaters, and four studios, allowing for a diverse range of performances. It serves as a home for the Manhattan Theatre Club’s Off-Broadway productions and showcases internationally acclaimed artists and companies. New York City Center is committed to accessibility and inclusivity, engaging audiences across all five boroughs and supporting educational initiatives that reach thousands of students and families each year.
Blue Matter Consulting is a management consulting firm dedicated to the life sciences industry, particularly in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Founded in 2012, the company has grown from a single office to a global presence with locations in the United States, Europe, and India. The leadership team, including managing partners Ashwin Dandekar, Emily Hua, and George Schmidt, guides the firms strategic growth. The firm offers a wide range of services to help life sciences companies maximize value. These services include new product planning, launch strategy and management, commercial strategy for existing products, market access strategy, corporate strategy, transaction support, and organizational design. Blue Matter also focuses on specific therapeutic areas such as oncology and rare diseases, providing tailored strategies and solutions. With a diverse client base of over 250 companies, including many top global biopharmaceutical firms, Blue Matter Consulting is recognized for its strategic expertise and personalized service in the life sciences sector.
Ethos is a life insurance company founded in 2016 by Peter Colis and Lingke Wang. The company focuses on making life insurance more affordable and accessible by using technology to simplify the application process. Ethos operates as a licensed insurance agency, partnering with third-party carriers like Legal & General America, TruStage, and Ameritas. Ethos offers an online application process that provides instant quotes, allowing customers to apply for life insurance quickly. The company utilizes a proprietary underwriting engine to assess health and eligibility, ensuring suitable coverage options. Ethos also supports a network of independent insurance agents, facilitating both direct-to-consumer and agent-assisted sales. The primary product offered is term life insurance, tailored to meet individual needs. With significant funding from investors such as Sequoia, Accel, Google Ventures, Goldman Sachs, and Softbank, Ethos has established itself as a major player in the U.S. life insurance market, aiming to protect millions of families.
Manhattan School of Music (MSM) is a renowned private music conservatory located in New York City, founded in 1917-1918 by pianist and philanthropist Janet D. Schenck. Originally established as the Neighborhood Music School in East Harlem, MSM has built a strong reputation for excellence in music education, influenced by notable artists like Pablo Casals and Harold Bauer. The school offers a range of academic programs, including Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. MSM specializes in classical and jazz performance, composition, conducting, and music education, and features a prominent opera program. Its campus in Morningside Heights includes instructional spaces, performance venues, and a residence hall, with facilities like the Hubbard Recital Hall, which houses a distinguished Aeolian-Skinner organ. MSM attracts a diverse student body of aspiring professional musicians from around the world, providing rigorous training and numerous performance opportunities. The institution is dedicated to fostering professional musicianship in both classical and jazz traditions.
Farmers Life Insurance Company ("Farmers Life") was founded in 1997 as a small credit life and disability insurance company and has flourished by providing secure insurance products that address a growing number of diverse consumer needs. In a fast-paced industry, we strive to deliver best-in-class service throughout the life of our policies ensuring that people can fund their retirements, secure their legacies and enjoy the peace of mind associated with a well-planned future.