Roland W. Schmitt

Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures solid state lighting solutions. Its products include COB arrays, mid power LEDs, XNOVA cube, high brightness white LEDs, color LEDs, color mix LEDs, UV LEDs, IR LEDs and horticulture LEDs. The company was founded by Alexei Erchak and John D. Joannopoulos in 2002 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Urban Electric Power LLC develops rechargeable zinc anode electricity storage technology. Its zinc anode rechargeable battery technology uses safe, non-toxic, recyclable materials without lead, heavy metals or flammable electrolytes. The company was founded by Sanjoy Banerjee in May 2012 and is headquartered in Pearl River, NY.

Grabit, Inc. manufactures electroadhesion-based material handling solutions for manufacturing, logistics and service industries. Its electroadhesion is an electrically controllable adhesion technology that requires ultra-low power consumption. The firm's products include grippers, fixtures, and smart conveyors and these products enable new applications and deliver customer-validated direct and dramatic benefits to the bottom line with unprecedented flexibility, performance and low operating costs. The company was founded by Harsha Prahlad and Charles Duncheon in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Launchpad Central, Inc. develops management software. It offers enterprise, education and accelerator solutions. The company was founded by Steve Blank and James J. Hornthal in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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.

Microwave Technology, Inc. manufacturer’s radio frequency and microwave discrete semiconductor products. Its products include GaN RF power amplifiers, low noise pHEMT devices, wireless amplifiers, hybrid modules, and connectorized microwave amplifiers. The company was founded by Thomas R. Baruch in 1982 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

The MITRE Corp. provides systems engineering, research and development and information technology support services. It offers federally funded research and development centers for the department of defense, the federal aviation administration, the internal revenue service and department of veteran affairs and the department of homeland security. The company was founded by Robert Everett in 1958 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

US Department of Energy Develops energy technologies for buildings, homes, transportation power systems and industry. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. is a non-profit organization that owns and operates technical professional association. It provides membership and services, societies and communities support, publication services, and conferences and events. The company was founded in 1884 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

New York Hall of Science is a non-profit organization that operates a center for interactive science. It offers events, exhibits, three dimensional theater, programs, and shop. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Corona, NY.

The Ohio State Bar Association is a professional association for those who have been admitted to the practice of law. The non-profit company is based in Columbus, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The association represents nearly 65 percent of law practitioners, including paralegals and student associate members.

The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering provides college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in White Plains, NY.

The Materials Research Society is an international, interdisciplinary science community that offers materials science journals, meetings, and outreach. Founded in 1973, the society is headquartered in Warrendale, PA and has over 11,200 members from more than 90 countries around the world. The society includes people from both developed and developing nations and has subcommittees for early career, student, and university chapters. The society explores the connections between the discovery of new materials and the development of technologies and social structures worldwide.

Primary Venture Management LLC (Primary Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2004 by Ben Sun and Brad Svrluga. The firm is headquartered in New York.

The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is a non-profit organization which provides an array of news and updates, webinars, seminars, networking, and individualized regulatory and legislative assistance for the large and small firms throughout the state. It offers group insurance programs, member discounts, information resources, and publications. The organization was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The Center for Economic Growth is a professional economic and business development organization located in Albany, NY. The non-profit company's team of professionals can connect businesses to the right resources to relocate or expand in the capital region. The company focuses on providing business growth solutions to small to medium-sized companies in the manufacturing and technology sectors across several industries. The CEOs of the company are Michael J. Hickey, Andrew Kennedy.

The Society of Kauffman Fellows is a venture capital fellowship program that aims to foster innovative leaders. The non-profit company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The program lasts for two years and includes industry events, summits, and a venture capital fund. The CEOs of the company are Jeff Harbach, Costello Trish.

Exela Pharma Sciences LLC develops and manufactures generic injectable, ophthalmic and inhalation pharmaceutical products. It offers analytical, formulation, lyophilization cycle development, and manufacturing and microbiology services and also operates a sterile manufacturing facility. The firm transforms product development ideas into clinically safe and effective medicines. It works to bring to the market a number of pharmaceutical products covering multiple therapeutic areas and dosage forms. Exela Pharma Sciences was founded by S.R. Murthy Mallipeddi and Phanesh Koneru in 2005 and is headquartered in Lenoir, NC.

Foro Energy, Inc. manufactures and develops lasers for oil, natural gas, geothermal, and mining industries. Its lasers are used to drill, workover, and complete energy wells, including mechanical cutting/grinding, explosives, harsh chemicals and high pressures. The company was founded by Joel F. Moxley, Mark S. Zediker and Mark Land in 2009 and is headquartered in Littleton, CO.

World Technology Evaluation Center, Inc. provides technology assessment services. The private company is based in Lancaster, PA. The CEO of the company is Brian Singh.

Humanity United operates as a social welfare organization. The American company was founded by Pierre Morad Omidyar.

Calysta, Inc. provides sustainable industrial products for food and energy security. The firm develops new Biological Gas-to-Liquids and Biological Gas-to-Chemicals technologies using methane, the primary component of natural gas. It’s technology allows conversion of a plentiful energy resource into high value chemicals and transportation fuels. The company was founded in 2012 by Joshua Silverman and Alan Shaw and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

TeselaGen Biotechnology, Inc. engages in the provision of artificial intelligence powered platform. It helps in product development of therapeutics, high value chemicals, and agricultural products. The company was founded by Mike Fero, Eduardo Abeliuk, and Nathan Hillson in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Baruch Future Ventures LLC (Baruch Future Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2012 by Thomas Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Eight Enterprises LLC (8VC) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Joseph T. Lonsdale. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

M34 Capital Inc (M34 Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Errol Arkilic, Jim J. Hornthal, Steve Blank and Thomas R. Baruch. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

CMEA Capital is an American venture capital company. The private company was founded by Thomas R. Baruch.

PrismBio, Inc. is a company that provides natural colorants that are renewably and sustainably produced. The company is based in Kent, DE and was founded by Troy Wilson, Justin Siegel, J. Clark Lagarias, Thomas R. Baruch, and Glenn E. Nedwin. The company's product line of colorants can be created in any shade of the visible spectrum and are customizable, stabile, and sustainably made. The company offers three kinds of natural colorants: colorfast, colorswitch, and colorbranding. Troy Wilson has been the CEO since incorporation.

Bay Bridge Ventures Management LLC (Bay Bridge Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2022 by Joe Blair and Kim K. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

The National Science Foundation supports fundamental science and engineering researches. It offers services to people in all scientific and engineering disciplines. The firm focuses on the promotion and progress of science to advance the national health, prosperity and welfare. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.