Alan Mendelson

Thermoscan, Inc. provides infrared inspections, ultrasound testing, bearing monitoring, and vibration analysis for various industries. It offers electrical inspection, flat roof repair, pipe inspection, and refractory services. The company was founded by Alan Mendelson in 1978 and is headquartered in Burr Ridge, IL.

Systemix, Inc. develops cell-based gene therapies for diseases. The company is based in Palo Alto, CA. The company was founded by Irving L. Weissman, Leroy E. Hood. Systemix was acquired by Novartis AG on February 14, 1997 for $75.90 million.

Sensor Innovations, Inc. develops and commercializes a novel, proprietary and versatile sensing technology platform. It is initially focusing on pH measurement in high-value manufacturing, where an internally referenced, continuously self-calibrating sensor without drift is advantageous. The company was founded by Carolyn R. Kahn in 2007 and is headquartered in Burlingame, CA.

USDS, Inc. was evaluated medical laboratory diagnostic tests. It was specialized in regulatory assessment, reimbursement assessment and market adaption. The company was founded by Jeffrey Cossman in 2009 and was headquartered in Rockville, MD.

The Signature Group, Inc. (Virginia) provides information technology consulting and management services. Its services are targeted towards enterprise class clients, small and medium size businesses, the telecommunication industry, associations and non-profits, as well as federal, state, and local governments. The firm provides information technology consulting, design, project management, implementation and support services. The Signature Group was founded by Rochelle Bratton and Michael C. Perdue in 1986 and is headquartered in Vienna, VA.

Thetis Pharmaceuticals LLC is a biopharmaceutical company. It improves the lives of patients suffering from gastrointestinal diseases. The company’s proprietary HEALER™ technology platform enables the pharmaceutical development of bioactive lipids, including resolving and other fatty acids, that actively regulate inflammation resolution and tissue repair. Its technologies are pro-resolving lipids and intellectual property. The company was founded by Frank C. Sciavolino, Banavara L. Mylari and Gary Mathias in 2011 and is headquartered in Southport, CT.

iDevices LLC develops connected devices through bluetooth technology. Its products include iGrill, a wireless bluetooth cooking thermometer; kitchen thermometer, and iShower. The firm also offers app development, electrical engineering, embedded software, industrial design, distribution, marketing and customer services. The company was founded by Christopher J. Allen Sr. in 2009 and is headquartered in Avon, CT.