Eric C. Miller

Microfabrica, Inc. manufactures micrometer and millimeter scale metal components, subsystems and devices. It develops high precision parts, sub-assemblies and dimensional micro machines. The company was founded by Uri Frodis and Adam L. Cohen in 1999 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Baxano, Inc., based in San Jose, California, is focused on developing minimally invasive tools to restore spine function and preserve healthy tissue. Baxano is a well funded, privately held company which was founded in 2005 by Jeffery Bleich, M.D., who had the vision to create flexible tools to provide precision lumbar decompression from the 'inside out.' Baxano's mission is to develop innovative tools that restore spine function, preserve healthy tissue, and enable a better quality of life for the patients it serves. Along with its dedication to advanced technology development, Baxano is focused on providing exceptional value to patients, customers, investors and employees.

Optimize is engaged in the development, manufacturing and marketing of digital visualization and wireless communication products for the healthcare industry. Optimize's diverse platform technologies bring unprecedented clinical and economic benefits to healthcare professionals worldwide. The company's first product, OptiVu HDVD (High Definition Video Display), was launched in September 2001. It is located in Los Gatos CA.

United States Surgical Corp. engages in the manufacture of wound closure products and surgical devices. It produces tools used in surgery including staplers, sutures, laparoscopic instruments, cardiovascular surgical products and electrosurgical devices. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in North Haven, CT.