Sharon McIlwaine

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

The Assay Depot, Inc. operates as a network of public and private e-commerce marketplaces that connect buyers and sellers of scientific research services. It serves large and small pharmaceutical companies, government institutes, biotechnology companies, academic researchers and citizen scientists. The company was founded by Christopher L. Petersen, Andrew B. Martin, and Kevin D. Lustig in 2007 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. manufactures generic pharmaceuticals. It serves the pharmacists, physicians, and patients. The firm offers manufacturing, distribution, sales, and marketing services. The company was founded by Frederick Alfred Upsher Smith in 1919 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Bootstrap Venture Partners LLC (Bootstrap Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Jean Balgrosky and Parker Hinshaw. The firm is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Rhombus Energy Solutions, Inc. designs and develops power management, conversion and energy storage control systems. It products include converters, inverters, power supplies, power management and controls. The firm's offers intelligent power management, renewable power source integration, demand side management, back-up and co-generation power and integrated energy storage solutions. The company was founded by Richard Sander and Joseph S. Gottlieb in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

MD Revolution, Inc. engages in the provision of a digital care management platform. Its product platform include care management features, clinical tools, patient engagement tools, and integration. The firm solutions also include Chronic Care Management; Remote Patient Monitoring; Behavioral Health Integration; Annual Wellness Visits; Transitional Care Management; Whole Person Care; Clinical Care Teams; And Care Program Design. The company was founded by Samir Damani in 2011 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Geneva Healthcare LLC provides healthcare services. It specializes in cardiac device data management, medical device interoperability, patient population health management, and health information technology. The company was founded by Manish Wadhwa in 2010 and is headquartered in Pasadena, CA.

CloudOne LLC creates Software-as-a-Service and virtual private clouds for IBM development and asset management tools. It enhances and automates customer acquisition strategy by seamlessly plugging your business into several highly-reputable external data companies for behavior monitoring and data hygiene; digital drip printing and email deployment for just-in-time fulfillment. The company is headquartered in Vancouver, WA.

Aihealth is a private company that uses artificial intelligence to automate CPT coding, which helps eliminate workflow inefficiencies and accelerate cash flow. The company is based in Charlotte, NC. The company's AI-ML technology extracts clinical notes necessary for accurate and compliant billing. The company also has experienced operators, revenue cycle experts, technologists, and clinicians who understand the complexity of healthcare. Aihealth was founded by Dave Wesley, Parker Hinshaw, Ric Speaker, and Jean Balgrosky, with Ric Speaker serving as CEO since incorporation.

RippleNami, Inc. develops and operates cloud-based visualization platform services. It offers complete picture of timely, relevant information, to connect people and organizations. The company was founded in February 2015 by Phil Gahn and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.