Kara Grasso

ViaCell, Inc. provides and develops cellular medicine for the treatment of diseases. The firm develops medicines for treatment of cancer, genetic disorders, organ transplant tolerance, neurological disorders, and autoimmune diseases. The company was founded in April 2000 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

The National Park Foundation is a non-profit organization that partners with the National Park Service to raise private funds for the conservation and preservation of over 84 million acres of national parks in the United States. The National Park Foundation is based in Washington, and the CEO of the non-profit company is Will Shafroth. The company aims to connect Americans with the natural landscapes, culture, and history of these parks, and engage the next generation of park stewards. The organization collaborates with the National Park Service and the park partner community, and relies on the generous support of donors to carry out their mission.

CVP Management, Inc (Converge Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Nilanjana Bhowmik and Maia Heymann. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell.

Water.org, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that has transformed over 58 million lives worldwide by providing access to safe water and sanitation. The non-profit company is based in Kansas City, MO, and has subsidiaries in the United States. Water.org pioneers market-driven financial solutions to the water crisis and has been helping women, children, and families for over 30 years. Water.org is committed to sharing its evidence, research, and data to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation. The company's unique approach to solving the water crisis is scalable, allowing them to meet the needs of millions worldwide without safe water and sanitation. Learn about their solutions and how to help today. The company was founded by Matt Damon and Gary White, with Gary White serving as CEO since its inception.

Abcodia Ltd. engages in the validation and discovery of molecular biomarkers. The firm works alongside University College London and in partnership with diagnostic, pharmaceutical and technology companies to exploit a prospective serum bank for the purpose of ethical biomarker validation and discovery. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Fitmoney, Inc. provides educational services. The private company is based in Newton, MA. The company was founded by Cynthia A. Fisher.

Savran Technologies, Inc. provide and develops a technology to isolate ultra-rare cells from blood. The company was founded by Cagri Savran in 2018 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.