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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.
Phillip Jeffries Ltd is a family-run company that specializes in the manufacture and importation of high-quality, unique, and textured wallcoverings. Founded in 1976 by Eric Bershad, the company has established itself as a global leader in the industry, offering an extensive range of over 1,000 natural wallcoverings. Their product lineup includes Japanese paper weaves, gold leaf, grasscloth, silks, and unique hand-crafted specialties, all crafted by skilled artisans to ensure exceptional quality and aesthetic appeal. The company is led by Eric Bershads sons, Philip and Jeffrey Bershad, who serve as President and Chief Executive Officer, respectively. This family involvement helps maintain the companys mission and values. Phillip Jeffries is known for its commitment to fast delivery, making it a preferred choice for interior designers, architects, and high-end homeowners seeking distinctive wallcovering solutions.
Robert Reynolds, a high-stakes corporate lawyer with law firms such as Alston & Bird and Seyfarth Shaw, and award-winning innovator in the legal space, founded Tangible Global in 2014 with the mission to bring the practice of law into modern times delivering "Law at the speed of business." Joining Robert as Partner, Denise Barnes brings over 20 years of experience as a seasoned entrepreneur in B2B service delivery. Her marketing firm was the first to offer marketing automation, managed services, and digital applications to clients such as Microsoft, Oracle, and Google. With its recent acquisition of AUTTO, a leading no-code technology and applications provider, Tangible further strengthened its technology and software development leadership by adding Ian Gosling as CPO and Krisztian Kerek as CTO. Nike, one of Tangibles early adopters, embraced and understood that Tangible represented a better alternative to the traditional law firm providing great value especially for portfolios of recurring transactions. Nike has continued to partner with Tangible over the last 10 years. AUTTO has been embraced by the global law firms of Eversheds Sutherland and Dentons as well as Petronas. By combining no-code workflow automation capabilities with extensive legal expertise across many industries, Tangible continues to evolve its broad portfolio of digital applications that support various aspects of commercial transactions and legal operations. AUTTOs technology has enabled Tangible to develop digital services to replace "time with tech." By combining AUTTOs workflow automation capabilities with extensive legal expertise across many industries, the firm has developed a broad portfolio of digital services to support various aspects of commercial transactions and legal operations, including an AI risk management service. Headquartered in Portland, OR, Tangibles team members are distributed across the US, with a notable presence in New York, London, Boston, and Chicago.
Another Broken Egg Cafe is a popular brunch chain founded in 1996 in Mandeville, Louisiana. Originally named The Broken Egg Cafe, it was rebranded to highlight its unique brunch offerings. The cafe is known for its New Orleans heritage and serves a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, including omelets, pancakes, and sandwiches, all made with quality ingredients. The beverage menu features specialty coffee drinks, mimosas, and cocktails that complement the food. The chain operates over 90 locations across the United States, primarily in the Southeast, and is led by CEO Paul Macaluso. Under his leadership, the company is expanding through franchising, aiming to reach 100 locations. Another Broken Egg Cafe focuses on creating a welcoming atmosphere in its restaurants, often incorporating local elements to enhance the dining experience. The company also utilizes advanced technology to improve operations and customer service.