San Francisco-based Benefit Cosmetics was founded in 1976 by twins Jean and Jane Ford. Benefit Cosmetics is conceived on the notion of making cosmetics and beauty fun and more approachable. The company slogan, “laughter is the best cosmetic” derives from this concept. What had been initially founded as a beauty boutique is today a global beauty brand, available at more than 2,000 cosmetics counters in nearly 40 countries. Benefit Cosmetics LLC is a $1B subsidiary of LVMH, with the majority of sales arriving through indirect channels, such as Macy’s and Sephora.

Founded in 2005, MapMyFitness is the leader in connected fitness, offering GPS-based tracking apps that have topped both Android and iOS stores’ fitness categories since their inception. The company has steadily grown and now boasts more than 22 million registered users.

Based in Miami, The Hackett Group is an intellectual property-based strategic consultancy recognized as the leading enterprise benchmarking and best practices implementation firm to Global 2000 companies. Services include business transformation, enterprise performance management, working capital management, and global business services. Founded in 1991, The Hackett Group has global offices in the United States, Europe and Asia/Pacific.

PlanetOne Communications is the IT channel and telecom industry’s preferred business partner for identifying and delivering cloud-based and connectivity solutions to small, midsize and enterprise businesses. Established in 1992 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona - PlanetOne is committed to providing sales partners with a broad portfolio of telecom solutions backed by the strongest agreements and top tier commission structure.

Mazda North American Operations thrives in an environment built on speed, agility and efficiency. Since 1970, when they began importing vehicles to the United States, Mazda has built its brand on providing the most thrilling vehicles, as well as parts and accessories, to its customers.

Tirebuyer.com is out to change the tire industry, letting customers purchase tires online directly from a nationwide network of some 10,000 professional tire shops. The Bellevue, Washington-based company offers more than three million tires and wheels, from all the leading brands. Featuring award-winning customer service, the site also promises 1-2 day delivery, via a North American network of 140 warehouses and its own fleet of 800 delivery trucks.