Worldwide Express is a franchise based logistics and sales company that utilizes the operational back bone of UPS, the largest and strongest light package carrier, and a set of best of breed freight carriers (LTL, FTL, Specialized) to provide total shipping solutions to the SMB market. Worldwide is the largest partner of UPS in the US. Bear Ventures, through an affiliate, owns one of the largest franchise groups in the Worldwide system. With a presence in over 20 major cities, the Bear managed franchisee is one of the fastest growing groups in the system.

Power Advocate is a consulting and technology company providing MRO and new asset acquisition solutions. By using Power Advocate’s knowledge base and collaboration, sourcing, and transaction platforms, clients can not only reduce their process and procurement costs from 10% to 40%, they can gain visibility in an otherwise opaque and constrained supply market. Power Advocate’s primary focus on is energy generation and distribution infrastructure.

Wild Bear Films is a New York City-based film company that develops, produces, and finances independent films worldwide. Wild Bear is focused on supporting the independent movie arena by concentrating on material that combines artistically superior elements with commercially viable structures. Wild Bear was a producer on the Oscar nominated film Girl With a Pearl Earring staring Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth and most recently on Incendiary which premiers at Sundance, 2008.

Ducduc is a collaborative design firm based in NYC that designs and manufactures furniture and accessories. Founded on the premise that parents should not have to check their tastes at their children’s door, ducduc has a brand philosophy centered on the concept of sustainable style: great design, high quality, premium customer service, eco-friendly processes, and social responsibility.

KGB Music a new voice in music, with a focus and vision dedicated to bringing new artists to the front. KGB is a production and management company that stands behind each artist and gives them a platform from which to launch.