James D. Troyer

Neurolutions, Inc. develops revolutionary platform of devices, based on Brain Computer Interface (BCI) technology, which promise to restore function to patients who are disabled as a result of neurological injury. The company was founded by Eric Leuthhardt, Daniel J. Moran, and Gerwin Schalk on October 1, 2008 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Altura Medical, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It offers Agili-D AAA System, an endovascular aneurysm repair technology. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.

Cardialen, Inc. develops medical devices. It offers pain-free cardio version therapy for atrial fibrillation (AF) using low-energy implantable atrial cardioverters. The firm develops and commercializes these as an independent specialist, to address major needs in atrial fibrillation management, achieve improved outcomes and reduce the risk of stroke, heart failure and high healthcare costs associated with atrial fibrillation. The company's products comprise implantable low-energy pain-free atrial cardioverters and cardiac leads and defibrillator equipment. Its products are used for the treatment of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias. Cardialen was founded in 2008 by D. Graeme Thomas, Randy H. Weiss and Igor R. Efimov and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Blue Bottle Coffee, Inc. owns and operates a chain of specialty coffee shops. It operates coffee shops in San Francisco and New York. The firm also sells coffee products online. The company was founded by W. James Freeman and Bryan Meehan in August 2002 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Nestlé Japan Ltd. markets and sells confectionery and beverages. It offers product development services. The company is headquartered in Kobe, Japan.

Nestle USA, Inc. produces dairy and bakery products. Its products include chocolate and confectionaries, beverages, ice cream, juices, milk products, pet food, prepared foods, and sports nutrition. The company is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

American Systems Corp. provides professional, technical, and information technology services to government and commercial customers. It offers custom solutions, design and installation, human capital, managed and professional services. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Chantilly, VA.

California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

Smartdraw LLC develops and markets business graphics software. The firm offers flowchart software, process documentation, presentation, Lean, diagram software, floor plan, VSM, charts, diagrams, network design, software design, organizational charts, mind mapping and visualization. The company was founded by Paul Stannard in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Silicon Laboratories Finland Oy provides short-range wireless connectivity solutions and software for the Internet of Things. It offers wireless modules, software stacks, development tools, and software development kits for applications in the industrial automation, consumer electronics, audio, automotive, retail, residential, health, and fitness markets. The company was founded by Tom Nordman and Hans Holmberg in 2000 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

The New America Foundation engages in public policy issues, including technology, education, national security, political reform, and economics. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce is an organization that advocates for Swiss, American, and multinational business interests. The non-profit company is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The Swiss company is active in all three major regions of Switzerland, organizing events and conducting comprehensive studies on business-related topics. The organization's special committees provide valuable input into its operations, and its flagship publication, the Yearbook, contains a member directory and a comprehensive collection of facts and figures on Swiss-U.S. business relations. Martin M. Naville has been the CEO of the company since 2004.

GS1 is a global organization that developed the machine-readable barcode, which is now the universal standard in trade and is scanned on products six billion times a day. The non-profit company is based in Lawrenceville, NJ. The company's standards are the language for efficient and secure business processes that span company boundaries and continents. GS1 works with its customers and partners to develop market-driven and future-oriented solutions that directly contribute to their business success. Today, two million companies across more than 20 industries around the world use GS1's language to uniquely identify products, locations, and assets to capture relevant data and share it with business partners within value-added networks.

Nestlé México SA de CV is a subsidiary of Nestlé SA, founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé. The company is based in Granada, Mexico. Nestlé México is a leading Mexican company in nutrition, health, and wellness. The company offers a range of products, including NIDO®, a nutritional supplement for children, and ®, an ideal formula for complementary feeding of babies. The company also has an initiative called YOUth, which aims to provide opportunities for younger generations. Nestlé México is committed to providing nutritious products for families throughout their lives. The CEO is Fausto Costa.

Arizona Board of Regents oversees college activities. The company was founded in 1864 and is headquartered in Phoenix, AZ.

Dairy Partners Américas Brasil Ltda. The company is based in São Paulo, Brazil. is a Brazilian company that manufactures and sells yogurt, dairy desserts, and cream cheese products. was founded in 2002.

Spiracur, Inc. develops innovative wound healing technologies. Its products include smart negative pressure wound care system that includes cartridge, hydrocolloid dressing, and interface layer for the treatment of chronic and acute wounds; and ciSNaP closed incision systems, including sterile cartridges, controlled tension relief layers, advanced surgical dressing, and straps for patients undergoing high-risk procedures, including orthopedic, abdominal, vascular, and podiatric surgeries. The company was founded by Kenton D. Fong and Moshe Pinto in 2007 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Part of General Mills, Inc., Cereal Partners Worldwide SA is a Swiss company that produces breakfast cereal. The company is based in Prilly, Switzerland. The CEO of the company is David V. Clark.

Nestlé Brasil Ltda. manufactures and markets nutrition and healthcare products. Its products include cereals, powdered milk, powdered chocolate, chocolates, condensed milk, coffee, and others. The company was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Taiwan Ltd. is a company based in Taipei, Taiwan.

Pulse Therapeutics, Inc. provides medical devices to destroy blood clots. Its devices help in treating the stroke, heart disease and other conditions. Its products include MED System which helps in dissolve blood clots. The company was founded by Francis M. Creighton and Rogers Ritter in 2008 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Mo.

Part of Nestlé SA, Nestlé Waters SAS is a French company that distributes bottled water for homes and offices. The company is based in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. The company was founded in 1956. Nestlé Waters was acquired by Tamda Ltd. from Nestlé SA on November 23, 2010 for $12.93 million.

Drosmed LLC provides and develops drugs. It utilizes the fruit fly drosophila to take a whole animal approach to drug discovery for cancer metastasis and for diabetes-related diseases. The company was founded by Thomas John Baranski and Ross L. Cagan in 2006 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

BioGenerator is a nonprofit investment arm of BioSTL that focuses on creating, growing, and investing in promising new bioscience companies and entrepreneurs. The non-profit company is based in St. Louis, MO and has subsidiaries in the United States. BioGenerator aims to advance St. Louis' prosperity by cultivating a thriving bioscience sector and building regional capacity to capitalize on St. Louis' world-class medical and plant biosciences.

Epidarex Capital Partners LLC (Epidarex Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 by Kyparissia Sirinakisvin. The firm is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland.

Part of Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP, Dentons Canada LLP is a global law firm with over 12,000 professionals in more than 80 countries. The company is based in Calgary, Canada. The Canadian company works with its clients to help them grow, protect, operate, and finance. Dentons is committed to providing its clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly complex and interconnected marketplace. The company was formed by the combination of international law firm Salans LLP, Canadian law firm Fraser Milner Casgrain LLP (FMC), and international law firm SNR Denton. Dentons is also recognized as one of the best diversity employers in the country for the 13th consecutive year. The office of Dentons is home to over 170 lawyers and numerous paralegals and staff, all dedicated to providing the highest quality client service. The CEO of the company is Tim Haney.

Rain Rfid provides technology solutions that enable businesses and consumers to locate and authenticate items connected to the internet of things. The non-profit company is based in Cranberry.

Delos Advisors Ltd (Delos Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded by Lin Zheng Chen in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Hong Kong.

GS1 Belgium & Luxembourg VZW is a non-profit organization (NPO), with interest in the establishment of supply chain standards. The firm develops platforms that provide product identification, classification, and information such as price and availability. Its members include corporations in the fields of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), food service, gardening, do-it-yourself (DIY), pet care, healthcare, and construction. The company is headquartered in Brussels. Belgium.

BioSTL is a non-profit organization based in St. Louis that has been working since 2001 to establish the region's innovation economy. The American company offers a range of programs that aim to solve important world challenges in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and healthcare. BioSTL has introduced several nationally acclaimed initiatives in startup creation and investment, strategic business attraction, physical environment, entrepreneur support, seed and venture capital, a diverse and inclusive workforce, and public policy. The non-profit company fosters collaborative efforts to advance innovation and entrepreneurship that build on St. Louis' world-class medical and plant biosciences.