Rick L. Bentzinger

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.

Artielle ImmunoTherapeutics, Inc. develops therapeutics for autoimmune diseases. Its Recombinant T-cell receptor Ligands can be tailored to target different illnesses. The company develops RTL1000, a compound for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The company was founded by Halina Offner, Arthur Vandenbark and Gregory G. Burrows in 2004 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Coherex Medical, Inc. designs, develops, and markets catheter-based technologies for the treatment of structural heart defects. It offers WaveCrest device that is placed in the opening of the left atrial appendage to reduce complications associated with other device types, as well as simplifies the implant procedures. The company was founded by Brian K. Whisenant and Clark C. Davis in 2003 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT.

Vigilistics, Inc. operates as a holding company, which engages in the provision of process monitoring, analytics and reporting solutions that reduce the cost of meeting emerging compliance needs and improve process quality. It offers solutions such as Clean in Place, Clean Out of Place, Manual Cleaning Process, Analytics, Traceability, Material Loss, and Material Yield. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in San Rafael, CA.

Advanced Surgical Concepts Ltd. designs and manufactures surgical equipment. Its products include TriPort+, PneumoLiner, QuadPort+, TriPort , TriPort 15, QuadPort, regulatory documents and patent lnformation. The company was founded by Frank Bonadio in July 1998 and is headquartered in County Wicklow, Ireland.

MobileRQ, Inc. provides a contextual mobile marketing platform, which enables clients to manage application content and messaging. It offers in-app content, notifications and messaging, data collection, data processing, campaign management, retargeting, campaign automation, and actionable insights. The company was founded by Tyler McKinley and Darin Glatt in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

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.

University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Monash University operates as a public research university. It specializes in higher education, global engagement, postgraduate courses, undergraduate study, and PhD research. The company was founded on March 1961 and is headquartered in Clayton, Australia.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Norwest Venture Partners is a venture capital division of Norwest Partners founded in 1961. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California with additional offices in Mumbai and Herzliya.

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund is a private foundation located in Research Triangle Park, NC. The private company's mission is to serve and strengthen society by nurturing a diverse group of leaders in biomedical sciences to improve human health through education and powering discovery in frontiers of greatest need. The CEO of the company is Louis J. Muglia.

Saints Ventures LLC (Saints Ventures) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Ken Sawyer and David Quinlivan. The firm is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a national medical honor society founded in 1902. The non-profit company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The society's mission is to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, and supporting the improvement of care for all.

The Oregon Community Foundation provides fund raising and community development programs. OCF works with individuals, families, businesses and organizations to create charitable funds to support the community causes they care about. The company was founded by William Swindells in 1973 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Global Brain Corp. (Global Brain) is an independent venture capital firm founded in 1998 by Yasuhiko Yurimoto. Global Brain Corp. is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Cianna Medical, Inc. manufactures and marketing equipment for the treatment of early-stage breast cancer in women. The firm’s products include SAVI, a breast brachytherapy applicator used for the delivery of radiation after lumpectomy surgery; and SAVI SCOUT, a surgical guidance system that uses real-time audible and visual indicators to give surgeons a precise way to target tissue during lumpectomy and excisional biopsy procedures. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.

Redpine Signals, Inc. engages in the provision of wireless systems. It manufactures chipsets and system level products for wireless networks. The company was founded by Kalpana Atluri in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.

The Oregon National Primate Research Center provides nonhuman primate resources for scientific programs. It offers special resource programs, research services, training and education, and public outreach. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR.

The Oregon Symphony offers various ticket options and packages for students, seniors, and those who qualify for Arts for All. The symphony is located in Salem and is the oldest orchestra west of the Mississippi. Visitors can learn about the history of the orchestra, including its conductors and famous concerts. The website also provides a ticket FAQ and other helpful concert information.

MolecularMD Corp. develops and commercializes molecular diagnostics for oncology applications. Its tests are designed to assist pharmaceutical companies with selection, monitoring and management of patients treated with molecularly-targeted cancer therapies. The firm integrates gold-standard and innovative platform technologies with custom clinical assay design and validation to accelerate all phases of clinical development, including FDA approval and commercialization of in vitro companion diagnostic tests for novel anticancer agents. The company was founded by Brian Druker, Sheridan G. Snyder, and Chad D. Galderisi in 2005 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

The Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance provides medical services.

Blade Partners LLC (Blade Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Craig Gunther. The firm is headquartered in Mission viejo, California.

Child Aid conducts reading for children. The firm provides training to teachers and librarians and offer scholarships to impoverished students. Child Aid's literacy work provides the means for children to break out of poverty and build better lives for themselves and their families. The company was founded by Rick Carroll and Nancy Press in 1987 and is headquartered in Portland, OR.

Von Bismark Ltd. develops virtual advertising and shopping solutions. The company develops Accessories platform that allows users to physically interact with clothes and accessories. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Providence Medical Technology, Inc. designs and manufactures medical devices. It offers DTRAX spinal systems, cavux cervical cages, ally screw systems, and biologix allograft bone. The company was founded by Jeff Smith and Bruce McCormack in 2008 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.

NuEnerchi is a private company that provides a new form of electrotherapy for people with musculoskeletal problems. The company is based in San Mateo, CA and was founded by Sam I. The company's product technology generates an optimized electrical pulse stimulation that seeks and resolves imbalance and blockage within the human body, promoting natural healing and balance to the affected areas. Young, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Revelation Partners LLC (Revelation Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.