Austin Maguire

Solix Algredients, Inc. operates as a B2B supplier of algae-based, natural ingredients that benefit health-conscious consumers. Its product Solasta Astaxanthin is a natural astaxanthin extract produced from Haematococcus pluvialis and is a source of astaxanthin for use in dietary supplement and personal care applications. The company was founded by Bryan Willson, James T. Sears and Douglas R. Henston in March 2006 and is headquartered in Fort Collins, CO.

Part of Tate & Lyle Plc, Tate & Lyle Sucralose LLC is a world leader in ingredient solutions for healthier food and beverages. The company is based in Decatur, IL. Tate & Lyle Sucralose offers an extensive range of texturants to help customers meet the changing needs of consumers who are constantly looking for new and satisfying sensory eating and drinking experiences. The company has been helping its customers make food healthier and tastier for over 160 years and is now transforming lives through the science of food.

Calera Corp. converts carbon dioxide into minerals or other usable materials. It is a clean technology start-up company that is focused on CO2 reduction through both capture and conversion to products and low energy production of industrial chemicals. Calera's core technology converts captured carbon dioxide from industrial plants, and converts the CO2 to carbonate cements that have a large range of applications. The company was founded by Brent R. Constantz in 2007 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.