Cassie Hallberg

University of Akron provides public research education. Its programs include under graduate studies, graduate studies, international studies, law, and continuing education. The company was founded in 1870 and is headquartered in Akron, OH.

Standard Bariatrics, Inc. operates as a surgical procedure company focused on the development and commercialization of medical devices. It offers STANDARD CLAMP, a laparoscopic surgical device designed to clamp the entire length of the stomach, enabling surgeons to plan and hold the staple line prior to dividing the stomach during laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. The company was founded by Jonathan Thompson in 2014 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, OH.

AssureRx Health, Inc. operates as a personalized medicine company that develops genetic tests. It specializes in pharmacogenomics, a study of the genetic factors that influence an individual’s response to drug treatments, as well as evidence-based medicine and clinical pharmacology. The firm offers GeneSight, a genetic test that helps healthcare providers to take a personalized approach for prescribing medicine for patients; GeneSight Psychotropic, a test that analyzes genes that affects a patient’s response to antidepressant and antipsychotic medications; and GeneSight Analgesic, a test that analyzes how genes affect the way the body respond to medicines prescribed to treat acute or chronic pain. The company was founded by Donald R. Wright Jr. in 2006 and is headquartered in Mason, OH.

Integrated Detector Electronics AS develops and manufactures clinical and pre-clinical imaging systems. The company was founded in July 2005 and is headquartered in Fornebu, Norway.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

IRIS International, Inc. engages in the manufacture of surgical and medical instruments. Its products include in vitro diagnostic systems. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Part of DDD Investments Ltd. (United Kingdom), Fleet Laboratories Ltd. is a British company that manufactures toiletry products, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. The company is based in Watford, UK.

Luther Pendragon Holdings Ltd. is a holding British company that specializes in business and management consultancy services. The private company is based in London, UK. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and United States. The company was founded in 2005.

The Challenge Network designs and delivers programs that bring people together to develop their confidence and skills in understanding and connecting with others. The non-profit company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2009. The CEO is Oliver Lee.

Polaris Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1996 by Stephen D. Arnold, Jonathan A. Flint and Terrance G. McGuire. Polaris Partners is headquartered in Waltham.

Coloplast Corp. develops medical devices. The firm offers continence care, ostomy care, wound care, bladder and bowel, and skin care products. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Deloitte Consulting LP provides accounting and auditing services. The private company is based in New York, NY.

Xylocor Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the biopharmaceutical company that develops gene therapy for people with advanced coronary artery disease. It focuses on developing product for patients with refractory angina with no treatment options and its secondary product for patients with cardiac tissue damage from heart attacks. The company was founded by Ronald Crystal and Todd Rosengart in 2013 and is headquartered in Malvern, PA.

Crowe LLP provides accounting services. The firm offers audit, tax, advisory, risk, and performance services. It serves banking, manufacturing, media and telecommunication, construction, real estate, financial, food, commodities and healthcare industries. The company was founded by Fred P. Crowe Sr. and Cletus F. Chizek in 1942 and is headquartered in South Bend, IN.

KPS Capital Partners LP (KPS Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 1997 by Eugene Keilin, Michael Psaros and David Shapiro. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Philips Healthcare Products Group distributes and sells medical film and devices to hospitals and health care centers. The company is located in Cleveland, OH

Kindex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on discovering and developing of novel therapeutics for the treatment of metabolic. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA.

JW Celtics Investment Corp. operates as a biotechnology company. The private company is based in Santa Rosa, CA.

IFM Therapeutics LLC engages in the development and transformation of immunotherapy for patients with serious diseases. It focuses on developing small molecule drugs that target the innate immune system. The company was founded by Gary D. Glick, Luigi Franchi, Matthias Geyer, Eicke Latz, and Anthony W. Opipari, Jr. in 2015 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Sanofi Ventures (Sanofi) is a venture capital subsidiary of Sanofi founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The Capital Network, Inc. is a private company based in Wellesley, MA that provides founder-focused fundraising education programs. The company aims to create a more inclusive and accessible funding ecosystem to support female and other first-time founders of early stage startups. The company offers three programs: the Fellowship for Female Founders, Fundraising Readiness Workshops, and the Investment and Inclusion Series. The Fellowship for Female Founders is a six-month program that has helped over 90+ female founders raise over $85m in capital. The company also offers ongoing workshops for first-time startup founders and a series of honest conversations to bring about meaningful systemic change. The Capital Network has a network of 300+ investors and sponsors who help them make the fundraising ecosystem work for everybody. The company was founded by Ashkan Afkhami and Chula Reynolds.

Camp4 Therapeutics Corp. operates as a biotechnology company. The firm discovers a treatment option for patients. The company was founded by Paulina Hill and Leonard Zon on May 20, 2016 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

Faraday Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the research and development of elemental reducing agents (ERAs). Its therapeutic agents have potential applications for treatment of critical care illnesses. The company was founded by Mark B. Roth and Christopher Toombs in 2014 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Luther Pendragon Ltd. provides repair services related to electric, servo motors, gearboxes, pumps and blowers. It offers digital, internal and corporate communications, media relations, crisis management, public affairs and reputation management. The company was founded by George Pitcher in 1992 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

The American College of Neuropsychopharmacology provides a range of resources related to psychopharmacology and related fields. The non-profit company is based in Brentwood, TN. The company's Neuropsychopharmacology Reviews publication offers authoritative and timely coverage of contemporary topics in the field.

Southwest Research Institute is a research and development organization. It offers technical services in engine design and development, emissions certification testing, fuels and lubricants. The firm provide services to automotive and transportation, biomedical and health, chemistry and materials, defence and security, electronics and automation, energy and environment, manufacturing and construction industries. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Keratin Biosciences, Inc. focuses on regenerative medicine and drug delivery therapies based on a purified human-derived keratin technology platform. The firm also offers dressing for advanced wound care and academic and medical research. The company was founded on June 11, 2018 and is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.