Brian Ahlborn

Heartport, Inc. develops systems and procedures for heart surgery. The company's technologies allow surgeons to perform a wide range of less invasive open-chest and minimally invasive heart operations, including stopped heart and beating heart procedures. Heartport was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

AdAdapted, Inc. provides mobile advertising services through non-disruptive integrated and native ads in mobile games and apps. It offers native ad spots, which are served within the context of consumers mobile apps. The company was founded by Molly McFarland and Michael Pedersen in 2012 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

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.

Invest Michigan (Invest Michigan) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Northville, Michigan.

6k, Inc. engages in the development, commercialization, and implementation of plasma technologies for the production of nanomaterials. Its proprietary platform, UniMelt, enables customers to tailor ceramic, metal, or composite materials to their specifications. The company was founded by Kamal Hadidi in 2014 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA.

Material Impact Management LLC (Material Impact Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Carmichael Roberts and Adam Sharkawy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Actnano, Inc. provides nanocoatings that prevent damage and corrosion from water, oil, and dirt. The company was founded by Taymur Ahmad in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Folio Photonics Inc. engages in the design and development of optical data storage disc with two terabyte scale capacity. Its technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. The company was founded by Kenneth D. Singer in 2012 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Micro-LAM, Inc. offers cutting edge technology. Its products include Optimus T+1. The firm's services include analysis, process development, system customization, installation and support. The company was founded by Deepak Ravindra in 2012 and is headquartered in Portage, MI.

Splitting Fares, Inc. develops carpooling platform, which allows individuals to see their matches prior to accepting the rides and communicate in-app. The company was founded by Yale Zhang, Matthew Farris, Anya Babbitt and Benjamin McMillan in July 29, 2014 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Its manufacturing approach enables production of plasma thrusters that are required to equip the space revolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Allouez, MI.

Give & Take, Inc. develops knowledge collaboration platform that provides employee knowledge sharing and harnesses the collective intelligence of an organization. It specializes in employee engagement, employee productivity, knowledge sharing, technology and generalized reciprocity, The company was founded by Cheryl A. Baker and Wayne Baker in 2017 and is headquartered in West Bloomfield, MI.

Bloomer Health Tech, Inc. engages in the development of fabrics engineering to optimize health. Its product include women's bra that has tracking elements of cardiovascular disease which inform users about their electrocardiograms, pulse rates, respiratory rates, and heart rhythms. The company was founded by Alicia Chong R., Aceil Halaby, and Monica Abarca on March 30, 2017 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

NextGen Jane, Inc. operates as a diagnostic startup that focuses on developing tests based on a patented tampon collection technology. It offers Smart Tampon platform that serves as a sentinel system in women's reproductive health. The company was founded by Ridhi Tariyal and Stephen Gire in 2014 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Lynq Technologies, Inc. provides the distance and direction to people in crowds, remote areas, festivals or anywhere under the open sky. The company was founded by Dave Shor, Matthew Misbin, and Jonathan Murray and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Nohbo LLC provides personal care It offers shampoo and body wash drops. The company was founded by Benjamin Stern on February 18, 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

ADHD Online LLC is a mental health organization that provides HIPAA-secured ADHD assessments online with certified results from licensed psychologists. The company is based in Grand Rapids, MI. The company is active in all 50 states and is a brand under Mentavi Health, which addresses ADHD and adjacent mental health conditions in conjunction with organizational customers. The ADHD Online team is filled with experts who share a passion for ADHD and related mental health conditions and ensuring patients have access to critical mental health services. The company was founded in 2018 by Zach Booker and Randall Duthler, MD, with the mission of providing access to quality ADHD assessments to everyone regardless of who and where they are. Keith D. Brophy has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

Part of Queenly, Inc., Gamez International LLC is a company that provides event planning services. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI. The company was founded by Kim Gamez. Kim Gamez has been the CEO since incorporation. Gamez International was acquired by Queenly, Inc. on June 30, 2022.

Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.