Tom Palka

Carnegie Mellon University is an American school that operates as a college or university. It is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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.

Telemus Capital LLC (Telemus) is a registered investment advisor headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. The firm was founded in 2013 and is a subsidiary of Focus Operating LLC., ultimately owned by Focus Financial Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS). Telemus offers comprehensive financial advisory, investment management and asset management solutions to high net worth individuals and families, endowments and foundations, and select institutions.

Sony Biotechnology, Inc. manufactures life science technology products and solutions to the global flow cytometry market. The company offers line of flow cytometry products, including the revolutionary Reflection cell sorter, popular Lyt laser system, lab productivity software, and novel reagent solutions. It was founded by Gary Durack in 1995 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Eastside Associates LLC operates endoscopic ambulatory services. It offers endoscopy, colonoscopy and gastroscopy surgery and treatment services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in St. Clair Shores, MI.

Institute For Public Relations is a non-profit organization which researches in, on, and for public relations. It focuses on research that matters to the practice, providing insights, and applied intelligence that professionals can put to immediate use. It offers behavioral insights research center, digital media research center, issues management, crisis management and communications, and employee communications. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Gainesville, FL.

GfK Nürnberg eV provides market research services focusing on retail, healthcare and service sectors. The firm provide strategies for marketing and solutions for developments. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany.

The Bartech Group, Inc. provides workforce management and staffing solutions. Its services include contingent workforce solutions, recruitment process outsourcing, engineering, information technology and consulting services. The company was founded by John W. Barfield in 1977 and is headquartered in Southfield, MI.

Part of Nielsen Consumer LLC, GfK Custom Research, Inc. is a market research firm. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. GfK Custom Research was acquired by GfK SE, part of Nielsen Consumer LLC from July 11, 2023 on December 21, 1999.

Ascension St. John Hospital provides healthcare services. Its services include cardiology, oncology, neurosciences, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s services, pediatrics, and medical education. The company was founded on January 15, 1948 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The American Board of Internal Medicine operates as a self-appointed physician evaluation organization. The private company is based in Philadelphia, PA. The CEO of the company is Richard J. Baron.

The Advertising Research Foundation is a non-profit organization, which engages in creating, curating, and sharing research on media, advertising, and marketing. The firm has 400 members from brand advertisers, agencies, research firms, and media-tech companies. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society is a national medical honor society founded in 1902. The non-profit company is based in Menlo Park, CA. The society's mission is to foster the development of the next generation of medical researchers by recognizing high educational achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and the community, and supporting the improvement of care for all.

The Michigan Biosciences Industry Association is an official bio-industry association that serves various sectors such as pharmaceutical, medical device, ag-bio, r&d, health IT, and life science logistics. The company is based in Ann Arbor, MI. The association provides cost-savings on business essentials, industry connections and networking, talent support, advocacy, and more. The CEO of the company is Stephen Rapundalo.

Embark Healthcare (Embark Healthcare) is a ventures capital firm founded in 2001 by David M Geliebter. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Xoran Technologies LLC designs computerized tomography imaging solutions. Its products include MiniCAT IQ, xCAT, VetCAT and XoranConnect. The company was founded by Predrag Sukovic and Neal H. Clinthorne in 2001 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

FCA US LLC engages in the design, engineering, manufacture, distribution, and sale of vehicles. The company was founded on May 22, 2009 and is headquartered in South Lyon, MI.

The Public Relations Society of America operates as a professional organization. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY.

Arctaris Capital Partners LLC (Arctaris Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded by Jonathan Tower in 2009. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Part of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Corp. manufactures automobiles.

Renault Finance SA offers investment management services. The company is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The Seminar operates an online annual forum for senior communications and public affairs executives.

Beacon Asset Management provides investment advice. It specializes in tax planning and preparation, wills, trusts, estate document preparation and insurance counseling. The company was founded by Christina O''Bryan in January 2000 and is headquartered in Owensboro, KY.

Targeted Victory LLC is a digital marketing and advertising agency that specializes in providing senior-level services to clients. Targeted Victory is based in Alexandria, VA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company has raised over $1.50 billion in online fundraising, managed over $330 million in digital advertising, delivered over 13 billion emails and 3 billion texts, and produces over 10,000 unique creatives each month. The CEO of the company is Zac Moffatt.

Aseptiscope, Inc. engages in the design, development, manufacturing and commercialization of novel solutions. Its product AseptiScope DiskCover System ensures an aseptic barrier is applied to a stethoscope every time it is used at the point of patient care. The company was founded by Scott W. Mader, Alan S. Maisel, W. Frank Peacock and Kelly M. Powers in 2016 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

CNBC Global CFO Council operates as a business association of chief financial officers. The private company is based in Chicago.

Robinson Capital Management LLC (Robinson Capital) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. They are wholly-owned subsidiary of Robinson Capital Holding Co. The firm was founded by Jim Robinson in 2012. Robinson Capital offers investment advisory (and sub-advisory) services to a variety of different client types, such as registered investment companies (such as mutual funds and exchange-traded funds), state and local municipal government entities, unaffiliated financial advisors, high-net worth individuals, family offices, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable institutions, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, corporations, and partnerships.