Earl Douglas

OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. engages in the development and production of bio-based chemicals and fuels. The company was founded by Ryan T. Gill, Peter Long, and Michael Lynch in 2007 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO.

BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. developed and sells protein therapeutics for tissue and organ regeneration. The company was founded by Samuel E. Lynch and David M. Renzi on April 14, 1999 and was headquartered in Franklin, TN.

Spinal Dynamics Corp. develops artificial cervical discs to reduce recovery time and maintain mobility of the cervical spine after surgery

Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Kiverdi, Inc. recycles carbon dioxide and manufactures chemicals for consumer and industrial applications. Its products include oils, nutrients, and bio-based products. The company was founded by Lisa Dyson and John Reed and is headquartered in Hayward, CA.