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Monsanto Corporate Office

Monsanto was founded in 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri by John Francis Queeny.  The company’s first product was an artificial sweetener that they sold to Coca-Cola.

In 1919, the company expanded to Europe through a partnership with Graesser’s Chemical Works.

In 1936, the company acquired Thomas & Hochwalt Laboratories.

In 1944, the company began producing DDT.

In 1946, the company developed All laundry detergent.  The sold the product to the Lever Brothers in 1957.

In 1968, Monsanto was the first company to mass produce LED lights.

In 1982, scientists from the company genetically modify the first plant.

In 1996, the company acquired Agracetus, a biotechnology company that had produced transgenic varieties of several crops.

In 2009, Forbes Magazine named Monsanto the “Company of the Year”.

Today, Monsanto is the world’s leading producer of genetically engineered seed.  The company also produces the herbicide RoundUp.

 

Monsanto

Monsanto was founded in 1901 in St. Louis, Missouri by John Francis Queeny.  The company’s first product was an artificial sweetener that they sold to Coca-Cola.

In 1919, the company expanded to Europe through a partnership with Graesser’s Chemical Works.

In 1936, the company acquired Thomas & Hochwalt Laboratories.

History

In 1944, the company began producing DDT.

In 1946, the company developed All laundry detergent.  The sold the product to the Lever Brothers in 1957.

In 1968, Monsanto was the first company to mass produce LED lights.

In 1982, scientists from the company genetically modify the first plant.

In 1996, the company acquired Agracetus, a biotechnology company that had produced transgenic varieties of several crops.

In 2009, Forbes Magazine named Monsanto the “Company of the Year”.

Today, Monsanto is the world’s leading producer of genetically engineered seed.  The company also produces the herbicide RoundUp.

 

RadioShack Corporate Office

Radio Shack was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann.  The brothers opened a ham radio shop in downtown Boston.

In 1939, the company issued their first catalog and entered the hi-fi audio market.

In 1954, the company began selling its own products under the Realist brand.

In 1962, after nearly going bankrupt, Radio Shack was purchased by the Tandy Corporation.  The company was renamed to Tandy Radio Shack & Leather.

In 1977, the company introduced the TRS-80 personal computer.  The product was a huge success.

In 1994, the company introduced a repair shop into their stores.

In 2000, the company dropped Tandy from its name and became just RadioShack.

Today, the company operates over 7000 retails locations worldwide.

 

RadioShack

Radio Shack was founded in 1921 by Theodore and Milton Deutschmann.  The brothers opened a ham radio shop in downtown Boston.

In 1939, the company issued their first catalog and entered the hi-fi audio market.

In 1954, the company began selling its own products under the Realist brand.

History

In 1962, after nearly going bankrupt, Radio Shack was purchased by the Tandy Corporation.  The company was renamed to Tandy Radio Shack & Leather.

In 1977, the company introduced the TRS-80 personal computer.  The product was a huge success.

In 1994, the company introduced a repair shop into their stores.

In 2000, the company dropped Tandy from its name and became just RadioShack.

Today, the company operates over 7000 retails locations worldwide.

 

IBM Corporate Office

IBM can trace its roots back to 1911 when Charles Ranlett Flint merged 3 separate technology companies to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Company (CTR).

In 1924, the company was renamed to International Business Machines Corporation or IBM for short.

In 1952, Thomas J. Watson, Jr. succeeded his father as CEO of IBM.

In 1956, a computer was programmed to play checkers and learn from previous games.  This is the first example of artificial intelligence.

In 1963, IBM headquarters was moved from NYC to Armonk, NY where it remains today.

In 1974, IBM engineer George Laurer developed the Universal Product Code or UPC system.

In 2005, IBM sold its personal computer business to Lenovo.

Today, IBM is one of the largest technology and consulting companies worldwide.  The company has received the most accepted patents annually for the past 20 years.

IBM

IBM can trace its roots back to 1911 when Charles Ranlett Flint merged 3 separate technology companies to form the Computing Tabulating Recording Company (CTR).

In 1924, the company was renamed to International Business Machines Corporation or IBM for short.

In 1952, Thomas J. Watson, Jr. succeeded his father as CEO of IBM.

History

In 1956, a computer was programmed to play checkers and learn from previous games.  This is the first example of artificial intelligence.

In 1963, IBM headquarters was moved from NYC to Armonk, NY where it remains today.

In 1974, IBM engineer George Laurer developed the Universal Product Code or UPC system.

In 2005, IBM sold its personal computer business to Lenovo.

Today, IBM is one of the largest technology and consulting companies worldwide.  The company has received the most accepted patents annually for the past 20 years.

LifeLock Corporate Office

LifeLock Logo

 

LifeLock was founded in 2005 by Robert Maynard and Richard Davis.  The company was founded after Maynard alleged his identity was stolen and used to acquire casino loans.  This story was eventually called into question and Maynard resigned from the company.

The company has successfully used the marketing strategy of posting the social security number of former CEO Todd Davis on billboards. Lifelock Todd David Advertising  Davis was a victim of 13 cases of identity theft between 2007 and 2008. The company’s response was that this campaign was to show that it can happen to anyone.

In 2008, the company partnered with TransUnion to provide customers with instant notifications of possible identity theft.

In 2010, the company was fined $12 million by the FTC for deceptive marketing practices.

In 2012, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: LOCK  LifeLock Logo

Also in 2012, LifeLock acquired ID Analytics for an undisclosed sum.

In 2015, the company was again ordered to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges for failing to protect consumer information and deceptive advertising, the largest monetary award obtained by the Commission.   LifeLock Mobile Phone App

LifeLock paid out $100 million in 2015 as a settlement with the FTC for violating a 2010 court order which demanded that the company stop deceptive advertising and secure customer information.

In February 2017, Symantec acquired LifeLock for $2.3 billion. LifeLock operates as a subsidiary.

In 2018, a computer glitch caused millions of subscriber emails to be displayed, exposing them to phishing scams.

Today, LifeLock is the largest identify theft prevention company in the US.  They currently offer 4 different identity protection plans. The company offers a range of monitoring services including, lost wallet protection, address change verification, black market website surveillance, reduced pre-approved credit card offers, fictitious identity monitoring, and court record scanning. LifeLock Headquarters

Lifelock Corporate Office is located in Tempe, Arizona

 

LifeLock

LifeLock Logo

 

LifeLock was founded in 2005 by Robert Maynard and Richard Davis.  The company was founded after Maynard alleged his identity was stolen and used to acquire casino loans.  This story was eventually called into question and Maynard resigned from the company.

History

The company has successfully used the marketing strategy of posting the social security number of former CEO Todd Davis on billboards. Lifelock Todd David Advertising  Davis was a victim of 13 cases of identity theft between 2007 and 2008. The company’s response was that this campaign was to show that it can happen to anyone.

In 2008, the company partnered with TransUnion to provide customers with instant notifications of possible identity theft.

In 2010, the company was fined $12 million by the FTC for deceptive marketing practices.

In 2012, the company went public on the NYSE under the ticker symbol: LOCK  LifeLock Logo

Also in 2012, LifeLock acquired ID Analytics for an undisclosed sum.

In 2015, the company was again ordered to pay $100 million to settle Federal Trade Commission contempt charges for failing to protect consumer information and deceptive advertising, the largest monetary award obtained by the Commission.   LifeLock Mobile Phone App

LifeLock paid out $100 million in 2015 as a settlement with the FTC for violating a 2010 court order which demanded that the company stop deceptive advertising and secure customer information.

In February 2017, Symantec acquired LifeLock for $2.3 billion. LifeLock operates as a subsidiary.

In 2018, a computer glitch caused millions of subscriber emails to be displayed, exposing them to phishing scams.

Today, LifeLock is the largest identify theft prevention company in the US.  They currently offer 4 different identity protection plans. The company offers a range of monitoring services including, lost wallet protection, address change verification, black market website surveillance, reduced pre-approved credit card offers, fictitious identity monitoring, and court record scanning. LifeLock Headquarters

Lifelock Corporate Office is located in Tempe, Arizona

 

Zynga Corporate Office

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media.  The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users.  In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.

Zynga

Zynga was founded in 2007 by current CEO Mark Pincus under the name Presidio Media.  The company name was changed to Zynga that same year.

The company’s first game was Texas Hold’Em Poker, now called Zynga Poker which was released on Facebook in July of 2007.

The company received nearly $40 million in venture funding in 2008.

History

In 2009, Zynga became the top Facebook app publisher with nearly 40 million monthly users.  In June 2009, the company released Farmville and 2 months later had 10 million daily active users.

In 2010, the company acquired XPD Media, Challenge Games (now Zynga Austin), Conduit Labs and Dextrose (now Zynga Germany).

The company went public in 2011 under symbol ZNGA.

In 2012, the company acquired OMGPOP and their hit game Draw Something for $180 million.

Zynga currently has over 265 million monthly active users.