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Greenberg Traurig is a prominent multinational law firm founded in 1967 in Miami, Florida, by Mel Greenberg, Larry J. Hoffman, and Robert H. Traurig, initially focusing on delivering high-quality business legal services with an emphasis on client collaboration and cost control. Today, it has grown into one of the largest law firms in the United States, boasting more than 3,000 attorneys across 51 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia, providing comprehensive services in areas such as litigation, corporate and securities, intellectual property, real estate, tax, government law, and more. The firm is renowned for its proactive strategies to help clients navigate complex legal challenges, its global network that combines broad reach with local expertise, and its consistent top rankings in publications like Chambers Guides, Best Lawyers in America, and Am Law Global 100, reflecting a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community involvement.

Curt Lary is the founder, CEO, and lead engineer of Hextronics, a Miami-based drone startup specializing in autonomous drone docking stations and software systems that enable continuous, remote aerial operations through innovative battery-swapping technology. Launched in early 2020, the company focuses on transforming drones into efficient data acquisition agents for applications in critical infrastructure, public safety, and beyond, with hardware deployed across over 25 countries and 20 U.S. states. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology, Lary previously served as an electromechanical engineer at W8R Systems, building a strong foundation in engineering before venturing into entrepreneurship. Recognized as one of Miami's Inno Under 25 in 2021 for his contributions to drone technology, this Palmer Trinity School alumnus (class of 2017) continues to drive innovation in the field, blending technical prowess with a vision for scalable aerial autonomy.

CSC is a leading specialty finance company providing custom, straightforward, and non-dilutive capital solutions for hardware leasing. With over $1 billion in assets under management, we’ve partnered with companies of various sizes, stages, and industries across the globe, enabling them to efficiently manage capital, maintain equity, and scale their businesses. For nearly 40 years we have provided the transparency, flexibility, and administrative ease needed to drive innovation in an ever-evolving marketplace.

Koop is a unified platform helping technology companies achieve regulatory and contractual compliance while managing insurance requirements. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Jersey City, the company serves hundreds of clients across aerospace, biotech, energy, fintech, manufacturing, robotics, and security sectors. Their platform supports SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, ISO 42001, GDPR, and 50+ additional frameworks with 200+ integrations across AWS, GCP, and Azure. The Housekeeper AI Agent automates up to 95% of compliance and insurance tasks, while features like Trust Center, security questionnaire automation, and third-party risk management streamline operations. Koop delivers compliance 36% faster and 44% more affordably than fragmented multi-vendor solutions.

Root Access AI is a cutting-edge company specializing in AI-native developer tools designed to empower embedded engineers and revolutionize firmware development for modern machines. By tackling the longstanding firmware bottleneck—characterized by fragmented, vendor-locked, and outdated tools—the company delivers seamless, AI-powered solutions that streamline workflows across configuration, coding, compilation, and validation. Their innovative platform enables effortless peripheral setup, portable firmware generation, one-click builds, and pre-deployment error detection, all while integrating advanced features like auto-generated code and AI chat assistance. Targeting mission-critical sectors such as industrial, aviation, maritime, robotics, defense, and communications, Root Access AI is committed to fostering efficient, scalable innovation with a talent-dense founding team based in NYC, actively expanding through roles in AI/ML and go-to-market strategy.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (commonly known as JPMorgan or JPMorgan Chase) is one of the world's largest and most influential financial institutions, headquartered in New York City. Formed in 2000 through the merger of J.P. Morgan & Co. and Chase Manhattan, with roots tracing back to 1799, it serves as the largest bank in the United States by assets and often ranks as the world's largest by market capitalization. The firm provides a comprehensive range of services, including consumer banking under the Chase brand (with millions of customers accessing checking accounts, credit cards, mortgages, and digital banking), investment banking, commercial banking, asset and wealth management, and global financial transaction processing. Led by Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon for many years, JPMorgan Chase operates in over 100 countries, employs hundreds of thousands of people, and plays a central role in supporting corporations, institutions, governments, and individuals worldwide through innovation, financing, and economic advisory services.

UBS Group AG (commonly known as UBS) is a leading Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company, headquartered in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland. It stands as the largest truly global wealth manager and the premier universal bank in Switzerland, strengthened by its focused investment banking and asset management operations. Formed in 1998 through the merger of Union Bank of Switzerland (dating back to 1862) and Swiss Bank Corporation (1872), UBS significantly expanded in 2023 by acquiring Credit Suisse in a government-brokered deal, creating one of the world's most prominent wealth management powerhouses and integrating operations that are substantially complete by late 2026. The bank serves private clients (especially high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals), institutions, and corporations worldwide through divisions including Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking (dominant in Switzerland with extensive branch networks and digital services), Asset Management, and Investment Banking. With over 100,000 employees (around 103,000 internal full-time equivalents as of late 2025), total assets exceeding $1.6 trillion, invested assets nearing $7 trillion, and operations in more than 50 countries, UBS delivers comprehensive financial advice, tailored investment solutions, banking services, and global execution capabilities, led by Group CEO Sergio P. Ermotti and Chairman Colm Kelleher.

SOSV is a Princeton, New Jersey-based global multi-stage venture capital firm founded in 1995 by Sean O'Sullivan, specializing in deep tech startups focused on **human and planetary health**, particularly through its renowned accelerator-style programs HAX (hard tech, based in Newark and Tokyo) and IndieBio (life sciences/biotech, in New York City and San Francisco). With approximately **$1.5 billion** in assets under management as of 2025, SOSV is one of the most active deep tech investors worldwide, providing pre-seed "first checks" (typically up to $550k), intensive hands-on support via labs and engineering facilities, and follow-on investments through seed, Series A, and beyond. The portfolio exceeds 1,000 companies with standout successes including unicorns like Upside Foods (cultivated meat), NotCo (plant-based foods), Opentrons (lab automation), Formlabs (3D printing), and MycoWorks (mushroom leather), alongside numerous exits, high-impact climate plays (e.g., Unspun, Prolific Machines), and health innovations, consistently ranking as a top investor in climate tech and health.