Paul J. Fitzpatrick

Veran Medical Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets soft tissue equipment. The firm's main focus is assisting physicians in the early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The company was founded by Ben Heavrin, Bruce Lynskey, Jerome R. Edwards, and Evan Austill, Jr. in 2005 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

AEGEA Medical, Inc. develops technology that utilizes convective water vapor to treat menorrhagia. The firm focuses on the development of its proprietary and innovative water vapor treatment for abnormal uterine bleeding. It has vapor system delivers controlled, low-pressure natural water vapor to the uterine cavity to efficiently ablate the inner lining of the uterus. The company was founded by Paul M. Goeld in 2008 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Knopp Biosciences LLC engages in the operation of a drug discovery and development company. It offers dexpramipexole product, an orally bioavaliable small molecule in development treatment of asthma, eosinophil-associated disorders and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) disease. The company was founded by Robert Bowser and Gregory T. Hebrank in 2004 and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

AudiencePoint, Inc. engages in the provision of marketing campaigns using email and social networks. Its products include Send Time Optimization, AudienceOptimizer, and AudienceGraph API. The company was founded by Paul Shriner and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

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.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz PC provides legal services. Its practice areas include litigation, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, labor and employment, real estate, bankruptcy, health law, intellectual property, and tax law. The company was founded by James F. Baker in 1888 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is the state professional organization for certified public accountants. The society's membership is comprised of members in industry, government, business, education and public accounting. It acts on behalf of its members and provides support, enabling its members to perform quality professional services while serving the public interest. The company was founded in 1924 and is located in Brentwood, TN.

The Knoxville Bar Association is a non-profit organization that operates as a bar association in the state. It provides legal education programs and social events and plans and presents community outreach and pro bono activities. The company is headquartered in Knoxville, TN.

Vaxent LLC operates as a vaccine development company. The firm’s product StreptAnova a vaccine designed to prevent group A streptococcal (GAS) infections. The company was founded by James B. Dale and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

BioStable Science & Engineering, Inc. engagses in the develop of products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It covers areas of product development including quality systems, design, engineering, prototyping and pilot production, in-vitro and in-vivo testing, manufacturing, global regulatory relationships, clinical product validation, market launch, and distribution. The firm provides a competitive edge by minimizing time to market for cost effective medical devices that deliver improved clinical outcomes. The company was founded by Al Alan Beavan, Charles D. Griffin, Douglas Charles Frank, Don James, J. Scott Rankin and Rusty Phillips in 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc., Regional Obstetric Consultants provides healthcare services. The company is based in Jacksonville, FL. The company was founded by C. David Adair. Regional Obstetric Consultants was acquired by Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. on May 26, 2009.

The Enterprise Center, Inc. is a Chattanooga-based organization that unites people, organizations, and technology to build an advanced and inclusive future for the community. The American company serves as the front door of the innovation district, with the Edney Innovation Center as a welcoming and shared space. The fifth floor of the center is a multi-purpose, free, public event space. The Enterprise Center also partners with schools to provide no-cost home internet to qualifying students through the HCS EdConnect program. The innovation district of Chattanooga, established in 2014, is a quarter-mile radius from downtown's Miller Park, where established businesses and startups cluster with educational and cultural institutions.

Glenveigh Medical LLC develops drugs and devices to prevent the causes of premature births. Its products include Ebb, a tamponade solution for postpartum hemorrhage; Jetty, a solution for episiotomy and vaginal laceration repair; and Beacon, a fetal monitor. The company was founded by C. David Adair in 2004 and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Device Technologies, Inc. manufactures appliances, electrical and electronics. The private company is based in Southborough, MA. The company was founded in 1984. The CEO is Nick Petri.

Tennessee Technology Development Corp. provides support to high-growth companies. It focuses on entrepreneurship, commercialization, capital, corporate engagement, and outreach. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

The Nashville Bar Association operates as a professional organization serving the legal community of Nashville. The company was founded in April 1831 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

CirQuest Labs LLC provides life science services. The firm offers central lab and clinical trial services such as biomarker testing, pharmaceutical development, site laboratory, data management, technology platforms, molecular oncology and companion testing services. The company was founded by Lisa Helen Kyle Jennings in 2008 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Chattanooga Renaissance Fund (Chattanooga Renaissance Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Roddy Bailey and David A. Belitz. The firm is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

SoundBoard Ventures LLC (SoundBoard Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2011 by Richard Magid and Jonathan Hakakian. The firm is headquartered in Montclair, New Jersey.

Concert Genetics, Inc. operates as a healthcare IT company that focuses on enhancing the genetic test ordering process for the medical community. Its portfolio includes GeneSource, a tool available for physicians and other healthcare professionals to search for, compare and order genetic tests from various laboratories; and GeneConnect, a utilization management solution that leverages the GeneSource database and provides hospitals and sendout laboratories with the tools to lower costs and address workflow inefficiencies associated with the genetic test ordering process. The company was founded by Mark Harris in 2010 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN.

NX Prenatal, Inc. is amolecular diagnostics company, which engages in the development of diagnostic assays for adverse pregnancy conditions such as preterm birth. The company was founded by Gail S. Page and Brian D. Brohman and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Solas BioVentures (mayfield) LLC (Solas BioVentures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by David Adair and Mark Hackett JD. The firm is headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Elira, Inc. develops a system to suppress appetite and assist diet adherence. The company was founded by John Faul in 2015 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Arrivo Management LLC is a biopharmaceutical company. It develops biologics and small molecules to improve patient lives. The company was founded by Steve Butts, Bill Wofford, Michael Ackermann and Jed Black on July 9, 2015 and is headquartered in Morrisville, NC.

Stimdia Medical, Inc. engages in operates clinics and health care centers. The company is headquartered in Edina, MN.

Francis Medical, Inc. develops an innovative and patented vapor ablation therapy to treat a variety of endourological cancers, beginning with prostate cancer. The company was founded by Michael F. Hoey and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Part of Harrow, Inc., Mayfield Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a company that manufactures pharmaceutical products. The company is based in Las Vegas, NV. The CEO of the company is Melissa Bradford-Klug.

EirSystems, Inc. develops an e-Prescribing portal. It offers P.A.G.R. Prescriptions, advanced platform that will allow physicians and pharmacists to utilize built-in tools that make the prescribing process simpler, safer, and more efficient. The company was founded by Tyler Seaberg and Ryan Seaberg and is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN.

Intershunt Technologies, Inc. is a medical device company based in Plymouth, MN. The company is developing a proprietary catheter system that allows for the capture and excision of tissue from the interatrial septum. This results in a left to right atrial shunt that off-loads elevated left atrial pressure, reducing symptoms in heart failure patients. The mechanical system is designed for safety and ease of use and is the only interatrial shunting device that requires no implant and no energy. The company was founded by Gil Vardi and the CEO is Harlee L. Sorkin.

Veranex, Inc. is a tech-enabled service provider that offers a comprehensive platform for the medtech industry. The company is based in Raleigh, NC and has subsidiaries in Sweden, Switzerland, United States, and United Kingdom. The company provides expert guidance for engineering and design, clinical, market access, and regulatory services, enabling accelerated speed to market, controlled development costs, and development risk mitigation. Veranex's holistic approach ensures that all key functional areas are addressed with the highest level of expertise and attention to detail, making it a trusted partner for companies of all sizes. The company was founded in 2021, and Patrick K. Donnelly has been the CEO of the company since 2021.