Network origin in Ralph K. Fong first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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Stanford Group Co.
 Stanford Group Co. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1932, Stanford Group Co. is a broker/dealer headquartered in Houston, Texas with offices nationwide. They are a subsidiary of Stanford Financial Services, Inc. and their ultimate parent is CBaySystems Holdings Ltd. The firm offers a full range of brokerage services for both domestic and international clients. They are a member of the NASD and the SIPC. Stanford's research includes both institutional equity research and Washington-focused policy research, offering a perspective on individual companies, sector-specific topics and national policy. Their equity analysts offer insight and opinions on companies in the consumer/retail, media, energy, financial institutions, healthcare, technology and water/environment sectors, targeting small- and mid-cap companies. Their policy analysts deliver investment relevant insights across a broad range of sectors, including geopolitics, international/trade, Federal Reserve board policy, health care (including services, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, telecom, media, financial services, water/environment, agribusiness/tobacco, energy) and technology (including information technology services, homeland security and biometrics/emerging technologies).
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 105 |
Santa Clara University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 71 |
| Public Company | Industrial Machinery | 49 | |
Cowen & Co. LLC
 Cowen & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Banks/Brokers | 27 |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker)
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. (Broker) (Baird-Broker) is the broker-dealer division of Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc., an investment bank and financial services company headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The firm was founded in 1919 and is ultimately owned by Baird Financial Group, Inc. Baird-Broker offers a full suite of comprehensive trading services for institutional clients.
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| Operating Division | Investment Banks/Brokers | 24 |
Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc.
 Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. operates as a wealth management, capital markets, private equity and asset management firm. It offers equity research, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, public financing and fixed income services. The firm serves individual, corporate, institutional and municipal clients. The company was founded by Robert Wilson Baird in 1919 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 8 |
Pacific Growth Equities, Inc.
 Pacific Growth Equities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Pacific Growth Equities, Inc. is a research-driven investment bank located headquartered in San Francisco with an additional office in Boston. The firm specializes in technology-based emerging growth companies. They offer investment banking and brokerage services including public equity offerings, private equity offerings and mergers and acquisitions. Pacific Growth focuses on the life sciences, technology, healthcare and consumer growth companies.
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| Extinct | Investment Banks/Brokers | 7 |
| Holding Company | Semiconductors | 7 | |
| Subsidiary | Semiconductors | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Ralph K. Fong via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Novellus Systems, Inc.
 Novellus Systems, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Novellus Systems, Inc. manufactures and services advanced automated wafer fabrication systems. The company was founded by Brad Mattson on April 11, 1984 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Industrial Machinery | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Administrative Officer Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| CYMER, INC. | Industrial Machinery | President Corporate Officer/Principal Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| INTEL CORPORATION | Semiconductors | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| San Jose State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The Pennsylvania State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Semiconductor Research Corp.
 Semiconductor Research Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Semiconductor Research Corp provides semiconductor technology research services. The non-profit company is based in Durham, NC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| RAMBUS INC. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
National Academy of Engineering
 National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| MATTSON TECHNOLOGY, INC. | Semiconductors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Brown University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Global Semiconductor Alliance
 Global Semiconductor Alliance Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Global Semiconductor Alliance provides information on and organizes events for the semiconductor industry in order to ensure growth and profitability of the industry. The private company is based in Dallas, TX. The company was founded by Jodi L. Shelton. Jodi L. Shelton has been the CEO since incorporation. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Cogenra Solar, Inc.
 Cogenra Solar, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Cogenra Solar, Inc. manufactures photovoltaic panels and systems. It offers T14 low concentration photovoltaic (LCPV) system that combines dense cell interconnect (DCI) technology. The company was founded by Gilad Almogy in 2009 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Building Products | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The State University of New York | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Washington State University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Technion-Israel Institute of Technology | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc.
 Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Stifel, Nicolaus & Co., Inc. (Stifel) is a dual-registered broker-dealer and investment adviser headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1890, the firm is a subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corp. (NYSE: SF), a financial service holding company. Stifel provides full-service brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals and their families, institutions and businesses, and financial advisors. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Auriga USA LLC
 Auriga USA LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Auriga USA is a broker/dealer located in New York City. Their research focuses on the semiconductors, information technology and health services sectors. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Trading-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Southern Methodist University
 Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Virginia | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| AXCELIS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Industrial Machinery | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TOWER SEMICONDUCTOR LTD. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
TowerJazz Japan Ltd.
 TowerJazz Japan Ltd. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology TowerJazz Japan Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits. It offers customized technologies and design enablement platforms. The firm's design enablement infrastructure provides an environment optimized for analog and radio frequency (RF) design, which includes silicon device models and physical design tools for up front design optimization. Its solutions encompass design enablement, process services, aerospace and defense, customer support, and multi-project wafer shuttles. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Nishiwaki, Japan. | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| UNISYS CORPORATION | Information Technology Services | Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ONTO INNOVATION INC. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer | |
Semiconductor Industry Association
 Semiconductor Industry Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Semiconductor Industry Association operates association for the semiconductor industry. The company was founded in 1977 by Wilfred Corrigan, Robert Norton Noyce, Jerry Sanders, Charles Sporck and John Welty and is headquartered in John Welty, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Cymer LLC
 Cymer LLC Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Cymer LLC develops light sources used by chipmakers worldwide to pattern advanced semiconductor chips, and is pioneering development of next generation EUV sources. It technology includes chip design, wafer preparation and cleaning, exposure and light source, etching and process completion and packaging. The company was founded by Bob Akins and Richard Sandstrom in 1986 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Auto Parts: OEM | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc.
 Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. designs and manufactures semiconductor processing equipment. The company was founded in April 1999 and is headquartered in Gloucester, MA. | Semiconductors | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Operating Officer | |
| Haas School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
Applied Ventures LLC
 Applied Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Applied Ventures LLC (Applied Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Santa Clara, California. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
| HP INC. | Computer Processing Hardware | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc.
 Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Founded in 1958, Merrill Lynch Piece Fenner & Smith, Inc. is an SEC registered broker/dealer located in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of BAC North America Holding Co. and their ultimate parent is Bank of America Corp. (NYSE BAC). | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Purdue University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| James Madison University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Healthcare Royalty Management LLC
 Healthcare Royalty Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Healthcare Royalty Management LLC (Healthcare Royalty) is a private equity subsidiary of Cowen, Inc. founded in 2007 by Gregory Brown. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 47 |
| Israel | 3 |
| Japan | 2 |
| Mauritius | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 21 |
| Electronic Technology | 11 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Producer Manufacturing | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 174 |
| Director/Board Member | 164 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 73 |
| Analyst-Equity | 56 |
| Chairman | 47 |
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| Stelios Papadopoulos | 26 |
| Kang Sun | 23 |
| Wim Roelandts | 20 |
| Omkaram Nalamasu | 17 |
| Kalman Kaufman | 17 |
| Mark R. Pinto | 16 |
| Dan Maydan | 15 |
| Yash Singh | 14 |
| Russell Ellwanger | 14 |
| Steven L. Miller | 13 |
| Warren C. Kocmond | 13 |
| Robert H. Brust | 12 |
| Julie Levenson | 12 |
| Fusen Chen | 11 |
| Norman L. Armour | 11 |
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