Baiju R. Shah

Initiates for start up funding, and networking information, recruitment and emerging support firms

Operates as biotechnology company that develops novel and proprietary therapies

Bridge Fund invests in companies located in the United States and Israel. The firm focuses on the health sector. It participates in early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.25 - 1 million.

Functions as a College/University

CIF invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Greater Cleveland. The firm focuses on the real estate sector. It provides financing for buyout transactions.

Develops cancer vaccines based on a novel self-adjuvanting peptide platform technology for immuno-oncology applications

Develops therapeutics to treat cancer utilizing novel technology

Operates visitors information bureau

Develops pharmaceutical products

The private company is based in Columbus, OH. Established by major business groups, it engages business leaders statewide to influence education and workforce policy from early childhood through postsecondary education. The organization emphasizes data-driven research, policy advocacy, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance educational outcomes and prepare students for success in a changing economy. Ohio Excels advocates for updated graduation standards, transparent school report cards, early literacy initiatives, increased need-based financial aid, and equitable funding across educational options. It supports policies promoting accessibility, affordability, and positive employment outcomes in higher education, including protecting college credit plus, funding institutions based on workforce outcomes, encouraging FAFSA completion, and fostering responsive postsecondary programs. The organization prioritizes strong student support systems and business partnerships that provide work-based learning opportunities. Ohio Excels conducts and shares research on education policy impacts, hosts events and webinars to foster collaboration among business, education, and workforce leaders, and maintains active engagement with policymakers to develop education reforms. Ohio Excels is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 2018 that works to improve and transform Ohio’s education system through a business community perspective.

Provides trust services