James J. Truchard

National Instruments Corp. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of systems to engineers and scientists that accelerate productivity, innovation, and discovery. The firm's products include Labview, TestStand, FlexLogger, Voltage, Temperature, Software Defined Radios, Power Accessories, and Repair Services. It provides application software and modular, multifunction hardware that users combine with industry-standard computers, networks and third-party devices to create measurement, automation and embedded systems. The company was founded by Jeffrey L. Kodosky and James J. Truchard in May 1976 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

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

Applied Research Laboratories engages in sponsored research programs to improve military capability in applications of acoustics, electromagnetic and information technology. It supports the traditional roles of a major university: research, education, and public service. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Abrexa Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer disease. The company is headquartered in San Diego, CA.