Robert J. Calcaterra

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.

Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise provided business development services. The company was headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Monsanto Co. engages in the provision of agricultural products to farmers. It provides other seed companies with genetic material and biotechnology traits for their seed brands. The company was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

St. Louis Arch Angels provides seed and early stage capital to the startup organizations. Its members mentor and coach, serve on boards, provide contacts, assist with team building, strategic planning and fundraising. The company was founded by Gilbert Bickel in January 2005 and is headquartered in Saint Louis, MO.

Euclises Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. The firm develops a portfolio of COX-2 inhibitors optimized for cancer treatment based on its proprietary Euclicoxib platform and is in the process of selecting a lead clinical development candidate. The company was founded by John J. Talley in 2011 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.