Richard Schulze
Founder at Founders Properties LLC
Net worth: 1 725 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Network origin in Richard Schulze first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Electronics/Appliance Stores | 129 | |
University of St. Thomas
 University of St. Thomas Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 27 |
Founders Properties LLC
 Founders Properties LLC Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Founders Properties LLC provides acquisition, financing, asset and investment management services for institutions, family offices and high-net-worth investors. Its institutional grade properties include office, industrial, retail, and mixed use projects in the U.S. The company was founded by Richard M. Schulze and Gerald Rauenhorst in 2010 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.
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| Private Company | Real Estate Investment Trusts | 3 |
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
 Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation engages in the provision of support for education, human and social services, health and medicine, and college scholarships. The company was founded by Richard M. Schulze in 2004 and is headquartered in Naples, FL.
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 3 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Richard Schulze via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MILLS, INC. | Food: Major Diversified | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SUPERVALU INC. | Food Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INC. | Managed Health Care | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Chairman | |
| WALMART INC. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| TARGET CORPORATION | Specialty Stores | General Counsel Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC. | Specialty Stores | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker)
 Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Piper Sandler & Co. (Broker) (PSC-Broker) is the full-service brokerage division of Piper Sandler & Co., a financial service firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They are a subsidiary of Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR). The firm was founded in 1969 and previously known as Piper Jaffray & Co. They became Piper Sandler & Co. when Piper Jaffray Companies and Sandler O’Neill & Partners, L.P. merged to become Piper Sandler Companies in 2020. PSC-Broker provides brokerage and investment banking services to financial institutions, corporations and other financial investors. Their core focus sectors are Agriculture, renewables & cannabis, Business services, Chemicals & Materials, Consumer, Diversified industrials & services, Energy, Financial services, financial sponsors, Healthcare, and Technology. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Chief Executive Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| SEARS HOLDINGS CORPORATION | Department Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Notre Dame | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| GUE LIQUIDATION COMPANIES, INC. | Internet Retail | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| Brown University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Carlson, Inc.
 Carlson, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Founder | |
Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc.
 Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Inc. provides business travel management services. Its services include travel management, traveler care, and meetings and events. It serves travel buyers and business travelers, as well as companies, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SPS COMMERCE, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Robins Kaplan LLP
 Robins Kaplan LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Robins Kaplan LLP provides legal services. The firm offers services in the fields of business law, employment, merger, acquisition, consolidation, real estate, finance, and tax. The company was co-founded by Solly Robins and Julius E. Davis in 1938 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Pillsbury Co. LLC
 The Pillsbury Co. LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries The Pillsbury Co. manufactures and distributes food products. Its products include baked goods, biscuits, breads, cookies, crescents, pie crusts, pizza crusts and snacks. The company was founded in 1869 is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
OfficeMax LLC
 OfficeMax LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services OfficeMax, Inc. engages in the distribution of both business-to-business and retail office products. It operates through the following segments: Contract and Retail. The company was founded in 1931 and is headquartered in Naperville, IL. | Wholesale Distributors | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
| Marquette University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Iowa | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Chairman Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Children's Health Care
 Children's Health Care Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Children's Health Care engages in the operation of a children's hospital. It offers emergency and trauma care, primary care, surgery, walk-in ready care, specialty care and departments, family services, and education materials. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Retail Industry Leaders Association
 Retail Industry Leaders Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Retail Industry Leaders Association operates a membership organization for retailers. The non-profit company is based in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman | |
Geek Squad, Inc.
 Geek Squad, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Geek Squad, Inc. provides computer maintenance and repairing services. Its services include hardware, software diagnostic evaluation, system repair, optimization, spyware removal, and wireless networking. The company was founded in 1994 by Robert Stephens and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Information Technology Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc.
 Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association, Inc. (SIFMA) is an organization that represents the securities industry in the United States. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's main focus is advocating for effective and resilient capital markets. The CEO of the company is Kenneth E. Bentsen. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
YWCA of Minneapolis
 YWCA of Minneapolis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services YWCA of Minneapolis provides community based services for woman. It strives every day to achieve race and gender equity, economic independence for women, respect for diverse cultures, a place where children and youth thrive and a community that is vibrant and healthy. The company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc.
 Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Minnesota Business Partnership, Inc. engages in helping the Minnesota residents maintain a high quality of life ensuring that the state's economy remains strong and globally competitive. The firms works with elected officials, state agency staff, and others on a range of public policy issues relevant to all Minnesotans such as education, jobs, economy, and health. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts
 The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Minneapolis Society of Fine Arts houses art collections and conducts art exhibitions in the United States. Their collections encompass artworks, painting and sculpture, print and drawing collections, decorative arts, modernist design, photographs and textiles. It also collects, preserves, and makes work of art. The company was founded in 1883 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Best Buy Children's Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
Allina Health System, Inc.
 Allina Health System, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Allina Health System, Inc. operates hospitals and clinics. The company was founded by Kaye J. Ehlen in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Greater Twin Cities United Way
 Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Travelers Foundation | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Guthrie Theater Foundation
 Guthrie Theater Foundation Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Guthrie Theater Foundation is an American center for theater performance, production, education and professional training. The company was founded in May 7, 1963 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member | |
Best Buy Distributions Ltd.
 Best Buy Distributions Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Part of Best Buy Co., Inc., Best Buy Distributions Ltd. is a British company that retails electronic goods. The private company is based in London, UK and was founded in 2008. | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Best Buy Capital
 Best Buy Capital Investment ManagersFinance Best Buy Capital (Best Buy Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Best Buy Co. Inc founded in 2008 by Richard M. Schulze. The firm is headquartered in Richfield, Minnesota. | Investment Managers | President Chief Executive Officer Chief Administrative Officer Corporate Officer/Principal President | |
Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd.
 Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Carphone Warehouse Europe Ltd. retails consumer electronics, entertainment software, and appliances. It offers mobile phones, tablets, upgrades, accessories, and insurances. The company was founded on March 13, 2008 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Electronics/Appliance Stores | Chief Executive Officer Sales & Marketing | |
| College of Saint Benedict | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis
 Catholic Charities of The Archdiocese of St Paul & Minneapolis Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis strengthens families and works to end poverty and homelessness in the Twin Cities. The company was founded in 1869 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Opus College of Business | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| GOOD NATURED PRODUCTS INC. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| NEUEHEALTH, INC. | Managed Health Care | General Counsel Chief Executive Officer | |
| Best Buy Foundation | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
| PIPER SANDLER COMPANIES | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member President |
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International
| United States | 48 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Canada | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 16 |
| Health Services | 7 |
| Retail Trade | 7 |
| Finance | 7 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 485 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 219 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 98 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 85 |
| Chairman | 78 |
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| Frederick Zeidman | 57 |
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| Ann L. Winblad | 27 |
| Russel Fradin | 26 |
| Hubert Joly | 24 |
| Roger Lacey | 23 |
| Sharon McCollam | 23 |
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| Warren H. Haber | 22 |
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