Kelly Steckelberg

PeopleSoft, Inc. provides enterprise software that ties together back-office applications and databases. Its software addresses such tasks as accounting, human resources management and supply chain management. PeopleSoft has expanded its product lines to include vertical applications for manufacturing firms and government agencies. In late 2003 Oracle launched a hostile attempt to purchase PeopleSoft, which ultimately agreed to be purchased for $10.3 billion in December 2004. Oracle completed the acquisition of the company in January 2005. PeopleSoft is located in Redwood Shores, CA.

Epiphany, Inc. used to develop customer relationship software (CRM). It was providing solutions that are deployed to increase profitability at consumer-oriented companies. The company used to analyze large volumes of customer data to optimize marketing campaigns and customer interactions. Epiphany was located in San Mateo, CA.

WebEx Communications, Inc. offered on-demand web collaboration services. Its software was used in sales, support, training, marketing, engineering, and product design applications. The company was founded in 1996 and was headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Zoosk, Inc. engages in the provision of online social dating network services. It specializes in behavioral matchmaking technology. The company was founded by Shayan Ghazizadeh Zadeh and Alex Mehr in 2007 and is headquartered in Lehi, UT.

Qualtrics International, Inc. operates as an experience management platform to manage customer, employee, product, and brand experiences. It operates through the following segments: CustomerXM, EmployeeXM, ProductXM and BrandXM. The CustomerXM includes a system of action that enables organizations to gain understanding across all channels that impact the customer experience and surfaces these insights in real-time to drive improvements. The EmployeeXM allows organizations to draw insights from their employees and improve experience during the employment lifecycle. The ProductXM includes design products people love, decrease time to market, and increase share of wallet by uncovering and acting on user needs, desires, and expectations. The BrandXM includes create a bedrock of loyal followers, acquire new customers, and increase market share by ensuring that brand resonates at each critical touchpoint and attracts target buyers. The company was founded by Scott M. Smith, Ryan Smith, and Jared Smith in 2002 and is headquartered in Provo, UT.