Timothy C. Gupton

Amphion Semiconductor Ltd. engages in the supply of video codec silicon intellectual property for system on a chip (SoC) implementation. It offers video decoders, video encoder, and mature intellectual property core. The company was founded by Michael J. Jamiolkowski, John V. McCanny, and James Gerard Doherty in 1994 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

Neusentis is a biopharmaceutical company, which is focused on the discovery, development and commercialization of novel orally-administered small molecule drugs that modulate ion channel targets. The company has developed an integrated technology platform that allows for the efficient discovery of drug leads. The firm is conducting research and development activities in a number of disease areas, including epilepsy, pain and inflammation. Icagen has two clinical stage programs in epilepsy and pain. The company was formerly known as Icagen, Inc. It was founded by Andre L. Lamotte and P. Kay Wagoner on November 23, 1992 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Chesson Laboratory Associates, Inc. manufactures healthcare pharmaceutical products. It offers liquid skin bandage and barrier film and treatments for dermatitis as well as nail fungus for consumer healthcare professionals. The firm's proprietary products in development for use by healthcare professionals and consumers are based on innovative patented and patent-pending polymer-based technology. The company was founded by Jerry S. Chesson and David R. Terry in 2006 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

Hutchison Law Group PLLC provides legal services. The private company is based in Raleigh, NC. The company was founded by Merrill M. Mason, Fred D. Hutchison.

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

RedPelican, Inc. provides software solutions. Its InFlight software is a marketing communications process management platform. The company was founded by Sean Pan and Donald V. Fluken in 2003 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

NC IDEA (Venture Capital) is a Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of NC IDEA founded in 1900. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

Mortgage Bankers Association is an American company that provides web, virtual event, and mobile solutions to its clients. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has over 20 certifications and dedicated success specialists to ensure their clients' satisfaction. The company offers industry-leading engagefully and engagefully events apps and platforms that power year-round member engagement as well as in-person, hybrid/blended, and virtual events on both mobile and desktop devices. The company is a Sitefinity Gold Partner with years of experience delivering results-driven association websites using the Sitefinity platform. The CEO of the company is Robert D. Broeksmit.

Council for Entrepreneurial Development provides an interactive forum for entrepreneurs, investors, service professionals, academicians, researchers and public policy makers. Its services and programs include connections to capital, venture mentoring, and signature conferences empower member companies to go further. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences provides biomedical research services. The company is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.

IDEA Fund Partners LLC (IDEA Fund Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2007 by David P. Rizzo, John Cambier and Lister Delgado. The firm is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.

First Flight Venture Center operates as a non-profit organization that provides business support services to start-up and early stage companies. It offers programs for technology companies that help them in fields such as concept testing, prototyping, research, business strategies, and product development. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Live Oak Banking Co. operates as state chartered commercial bank. It offers personal and business banking products and services. The firm's solutions include asset-based lending, commercial real estate, general SBA lending and sponsor finance. The company was founded by James S. Mahan III and William L. Williams in 2008 and is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.

The Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that provides resources and support to small businesses in the Raleigh, NC area. The non-profit company's services include tax assistance and a small business resource guide.

The North Carolina Bar Association is a voluntary membership organization of legal professionals, including lawyers, judges, paralegals, and law students. The non-profit company is based in Cary, NC. The organization is dedicated to serving the public and the legal profession. The North Carolina Bar Foundation, a charitable organization, leads pro bono and civic education programs and development initiatives for members and the public. The mission of the organization is to unite the talent and generosity of the legal profession to be a power of greater good for the people of North Carolina.

Integrated Laboratory Systems, Inc. delivers toxicology services for research and regulatory compliance needs. It services include in-vitro toxicology, in-vivo toxicology, pathology and histology, genetic toxicology, toxicogenomics, and computational toxicology. The company was founded by Thomas K. Rao in 1985 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Part of United Natural Foods, Inc., Shop 'N Save East LLC is a company based in Virginia Beach, VA.

Ginsberg’s Institutional Foods, Inc. operates as a food service distributor. It offers food items which includes groceries, refrigerated and frozen products, center of the plate proteins, product, seafood, non-foods including chemicals and disposables. The company was founded in 1909 and is headquartered in Hudson, NY.

The WNET Group is a nonprofit public media producer that creates inspiring media content and meaningful experiences for diverse audiences nationwide. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and is the community-supported home of thirteen channels, including PBS stations, NPR stations, and news programs. The WNET Group's kids media and education team produces the PBS Kids series Cyberchase, interactive Mission US history games, and resources for families, teachers, and caregivers. The WNET Group brings arts, culture, education, news, documentary, entertainment, and DIY programming to more than five million viewers each month through these channels and streaming platforms. The company's award-winning productions include signature PBS series such as Nature, Great Performances, American Masters, and Amanpour and Company, as well as trusted local news programs such as MetroFocus and NJ Spotlight News with Briana Vannozzi. The company presents and distributes content that fosters lifelong learning, including multiplatform initiatives addressing poverty, jobs, economic opportunity, social justice, understanding, and the environment. Through Passport, station members can stream new and archival programming anytime, anywhere. The CEO of the company is Neal Shapiro.