Cindy Hickey

Blue Chip Venture Co. (Blue Chip Venture) is a venture capital firm founded in 1990 by Jack H. Wyant. The firm is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cowen & Co. LLC is a SEC-registered broker/dealer headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2004 and is a subsidiary of Cowen Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by The Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSE: TD) in Canada. Cowen & Co. offers industry-focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Their institutional sales and trading business serves both equity and fixed-income clients. Sales and trading execution platform is structured around the following key verticals: (1) healthcare (2) technology, telecommunications and media (TMT) (3) REITs and financials (4) aerospace and defense (5) consumer and (6) alternative energy.

Mitralign, Inc. operates as a valve repair company that engages in transcatheter annuloplasty system designed to treat both functional tricuspid regurgitation and mitral regurgitation. The Mitralign Percutaneous Annuloplasty System, MPAS, is intended for the treatment of symptomatic functional mitral regurgitation for annular reduction through tissue plication. The company was founded by Paul A. Spence and Richard P. Geoffrion in 2003 and is headquartered in Tewksbury, MA.

Direct Flow Medical, Inc. develops transcatheter heart valve technologies. It explores application of its technology beyond the aortic valve, to the mitral valve, and other valve anatomy. The firm’s Transcatheter Aortic Valve System is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis, who are at risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. The company's system incorporates a polymer frame, which is expanded using pressurized saline and contrast for placement, assessment and repositioning. Direct Flow Medical was founded by Gordon B. Bishop and Randall T. Lashinski in June 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

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.

Gryphon Investors,LLC (Gryphon Investors) is a private equity firm founded in 1995 by R.David Andrews. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Washing Systems LLC supplies washroom chemicals to the commercial laundry industry. Its solutions include wash-aisle chemistry, wastewater treatment, hygienically clean, specialty chemical, textile technology and information systems. The company was founded by Tom Bolger in 1989 and is headquartered in Loveland, OH.

Techmer PM, LLC engages in the design and production of engineered compounds and color and additive concentrates for the plastics and fiber industries. Its process specific solutions includes bulked continuous filament (BCF) and Staple fiber solutions, blow molding, cast and blown film, extrusion coating, foam processing, injection molding, nonwovens, profile extrusion, sheet extrusion, and slit tape. It caters the following industries: agriculture, appliances, automotive, construction and pipes, consumer electronics, electronic packaging, floor coverings, food packaging, household, material handling, medical, military, oil and gas, personal care, and safety and personal protection. The company was founded by John Manuck in November 1981 and is headquartered in Clinton, TN.

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.

Tel-Aviv University operates as a university in Israel. Its faculties include arts, engineering, science, humanities, law, life science, management, medicine, and social science. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Ramat Aviv, Israel.

Emerson Hospital, Inc. provides medical and health care services. The firm offers anticoagulation center, behavioral health, comprehensive breast health program, concussion care, nutritional counseling, orthopedics, pain management, palliative care, pathology, home care, hospice care, and infusion services. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Concord, MA.

Greater Cleveland Sports Commission is a non-profit organization governed by a group of trustees representing private, public and non-profit institutions. It offers an array of services and assistance including sponsorship, event management, marketing, graphic design, merchandising, media relations, facility and site selection, volunteer recruitment and management, and fundraising. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Payless Holdings LLC engages in the operation of retail shoe stores. It provides lifestyle, fashion and performance brands for footwear and related accessories. The firm's portfolio brands include Airwalk, Dexter, Champion and American Eagle. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Topeka, KS.

Dominion Minerals Corp. engages in the exploration of precious and base metals including gold and copper. The company was founded on January 4, 1996 and is headquartered in Old Bridge, NJ.

The Garland Co., Inc. manufactures and distributes roofing and flooring solutions for commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Its products include roll goods, metal, coatings, adhesives, air barrier, sealant and accessories, garland flooring, vegetatice, and plaza decks. The firm’s services include roof asset management program, general contracting, engineering, building evaluation, corporate account program, and roof inspection. The company was founded by Jacob B. Wise and Samuel D. Wise in 1895 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Thermal Technologies, Inc. manufactures and distributes flotation dryers, inert dryers, vertical dryers, clean room dryers and other products. The company was founded on September 27, 2001 and is headquartered in Green Bay, WI.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation operates as a non-profit academic, research, and medical center. It offers clinic and hospital care with research and education services. The company was founded by Charles Posternack, George W. Crile, Frank E. Bunts, William E. Lower and John Phillips on February,5 1921 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Aakash Chemicals & Dyestuffs, Inc. provides colorants, additives, and ingredients for the food and beverage, personal care, and cosmetics industries. The company is based in Glendale Heights, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States and Canada. The company was founded in 1978 by Satish R. Shah. Brian Leen has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

The Israel-America Chamber of Commerce operates as a voluntary organization. The non-profit company is based in Tel Aviv, Israel. The Israeli company was founded in 1965. The CEO is Oded Rose.

Nitinol Devices & Components, Inc. engages in the provision of medical device contract manufacturing solutions. It offers nitinol components, balloon expandable stents and balloon catheters, guidewires, biomedical textiles, and equipment. The company was founded by Thomas Duerig in 1991 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Bioventus LLC is a holding company, which manufactures medical equipment. It develops bone healing devices and distributes osteoarthritis injection therapies. Its products include ultrasound bone healing device, joint therapies, and osteoarthritis injection therapies. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Peak Rock Capital LLC (Peak Rock Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2012. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

BlueWind Medical Ltd. develops and markets wireless neuro-stimulation devices for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain. It serves the medical industry. The company was founded in 2010 by Danny Neeman and is headquartered in Herzliya, Israel.

Kano Laboratories, Inc. manufactures industrial specialty chemicals and lubricants. It also manufactures penetrating oils, rust removers, rust preventatives, moisture displacers, internal and external engine cleaners, high temperature lubricants, lock lubricant, silicone and graphite lubricants and penetrants, gear and cable lubricants, wire rope lubricants, belt dressings, release agents and cleaning compounds. The company was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Pacur LLC specializes in the extrusion of light and heavy gauge polyester and polypropylene resins. It also offers copolyesters. The company is headquartered in Oshkosh, WI.

Germin8 Ventures LLC (Germin8 Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2017 by Michael Lavin. The firm is headquartered in Highland Park, Illinois, with additional offices in San Francisco, California, and Herzliya, Israel.

Koor Trade Ltd. is an Israeli company that engages in trading industrial machinery. The private company is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Justice Foundation functions as a foundation or endowment. The private company is based in LAFAYETTE, CA.

Silver Road Capital Ltd. is an investment holding Israeli company that provides financial advisory services. The private company was founded by Lior Maimon and Daniel Ayalon, with Lior Maimon serving as CEO since incorporation.