Network origin in Joseph J. Vallner first degree
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Cell Genesys, Inc.
 Cell Genesys, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cell Genesys is a development-stage biotechnology firm focuses on gene-modification technologies to treat cancer. The company's lead product technology is its GVAX vaccine platform. Cell Genesys is working on GVAX vaccines for lung, prostate, and pancreatic cancer, as well as for leukemia and multiple myeloma, another blood cancer. Its oncolytic viral therapy platform uses specially engineered adenoviruses (such as the common cold) to kill cancer cells; the firm's lead candidate from this platform targets prostate cancer.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 19 |
Lumera Corp.
 Lumera Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lumera Corp. develops proprietary polymer materials and products for a broad range of applications. The company designs proprietary molecular structures and polymer compounds for a broad range of electro-optic, bioscience, RF and specialty nanotechnology applications. The company also has developed proprietary processes for fabricating such devices. Lumera Corp. is headquartered in Bothell, WA.
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| Extinct | Packaged Software | 14 |
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| Extinct | Semiconductors | 13 |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 4 | |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 1 |
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Companies connected to Joseph J. Vallner via their personal network
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| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
GigOptix LLC
 GigOptix LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology GigOptix LLC manufactures integrated circuits for optically connected communication systems. Its products include modulator drivers & receivers which are used for ultra long haul, long haul, metro, and access network applications. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA | Semiconductors | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is based in Menlo Park, CA. Part of Johnson & Johnson, SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a company that markets lipid-based biopharmaceutical products mainly to treat cancer and infectious diseases. SEQUUS Pharmaceuticals was acquired by ALZA Corp., part of Johnson & Johnson from June 22, 2001 on March 16, 1999 for $658.03 million. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Santa Clara University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| The University of California, San Francisco | College/University | Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| UPHEALTH, INC. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| ALZA CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| ALIMCO FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Financial Conglomerates | Director of Finance/CFO Chief Administrative Officer | |
| Gigmanagement, LLC | Corporate Officer/Principal Founder | ||
| Princeton University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| MICROVISION, INC. | Semiconductors | Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member | |
| LIGHTNING EMOTORS, INC. | Motor Vehicles | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Amprius Technologies, Inc. (United States)
 Amprius Technologies, Inc. (United States) Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Amprius Technologies, Inc. manufactures and develops high energy and high capacity lithium-ion batteries. Its silicon anode technology was originally developed at Stanford University and enables dramatic improvements in the energy density and specific energy of lithium-ion batteries. The company was founded by Mark C. Platshon and Yi Cui in May 2008 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Electrical Products | Founder | |
| Tufts University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc.
 Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Cellerant Therapeutics, Inc. develops stem cell-based cellular and antibody therapeutics for blood disorders and cancer. The firm focuses on curative therapies for seriously ill patients and is developing a cell-based medicine as a treatment for chemotherapy and radiation-induced neutropenia as well as for Acute Radiation Syndrome. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman in 2003 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer | |
TE Connectivity Corp.
 TE Connectivity Corp. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology TE Connectivity Corp. manufactures and distributes electronic and passive components. It offers antennas, application tooling, cable assemblies, connectors, fiber optics, heat shrink tubing, power systems, relays, switches, sensors, and wires and cables. The company was founded on February 15, 1989 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA. | Telecommunications Equipment | Chief Executive Officer | |
Idetek, Inc.
 Idetek, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Idetek, Inc. makes kits that test for antibiotic residue in milk and meat. The company is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Idetek was acquired by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. on August 30, 1996 for $20 million. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer | |
Tau Ventures LLC
 Tau Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Tau Ventures LLC (Tau Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2018 by Amit Garg and Sanjay K. Rao. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
BMW i Ventures, Inc.
 BMW i Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance BMW i Ventures Inc (BMW i Ventures), a venture capital subsidiary of of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Mountain View, California. | Investment Managers | Consultant / Advisor | |
| AMPRIUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Electrical Products | Founder | |
Cerca Insights Sdn. Bhd.
 Cerca Insights Sdn. Bhd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Cerca Insights Sdn. Bhd. provides behavioral pharmacology paradigms to research institutes. It services include phenotyping new rodent models, sar support, identifying and optimising leads, behavioural assay development, PK screens and PD analysis, early safety assessment, ageing studies and chronic dosing. The company was founded by Anil K. Ratty in 2008 and is headquartered in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Birchmere Ventures, Inc.
 Birchmere Ventures, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Birchmere Ventures Inc (Birchmere Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in the year 1996 by Ned Renzi and Sean Sebastian. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with an additional office in San Francisco. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
| Statim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | ||
Xagenic, Inc.
 Xagenic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Xagenic, Inc. develops the first lab-free molecular diagnostic platform. Its automated diagnostic platform will enable widespread decentralized testing to be performed outside of clinical laboratories. The firm's amplified redox assay detection technology utilizes electrochemical detection methods and does not rely on optical detection components or enzymatic amplification; crude samples can be analyzed with minimal sample processing. The company was founded by Shana O. Kelley and Edward Hartley Sargent in 2010 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada. | Medical Specialties | Chairman | |
| BLUEBIRD BIO, INC. | Biotechnology | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer |
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| United States | 48 |
| France | 2 |
| Malaysia | 2 |
| Canada | 2 |
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| Consumer Services | 11 |
| Health Technology | 11 |
| Finance | 9 |
| Electronic Technology | 6 |
| Communications | 5 |
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| Director/Board Member | 172 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 120 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 49 |
| President | 45 |
| Director of Finance/CFO | 45 |
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| Sharon Tetlow | 21 |
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| Bruce A. Cohen | 19 |
| Neil Miotto | 18 |
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| Dennis L. Winger | 15 |
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| Ron Shelton | 14 |
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