Carin Gerhardt

Palm, Inc. manufactures handheld computing device products. It provides mobile products that help people to stay connected with their family, friends and colleagues, access and share information. The firm sells their products through Internet, retail, reseller and wireless operator channels and at Palm online stores. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Tepha, Inc. develops and commercializes medical devices and biomaterial technology. The firm’s products include monofilament suture, monofilament mesh, surgical film and composite mesh. The company was founded by Anthony J. Sinskey and Simon Williams in 1998 and is headquartered in Lexington, MA.

Irish Technology Leadership Group, Inc. operates as a non-profit organization promoting the technology connection between Ireland and Silicon Valley. It organizes events and programs such as Silicon Valley 60, seminar, mentorship programs and network events. The firm comprises of global technology leaders who are Irish or Irish-American. The company was founded by John Charles Hartnett in October 2007 and is headquartered in Los Gatos, CA.

Burril LLC (Burrill) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 1994 by G. Steven. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Alltech, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that engages in health and performance of people, animals, and plants through natural nutrition. Its products include Actigen, Bioplex, Nupro, Mycosorb, Optigen, and Synergen. The company was founded by Pearse Lyons and Deirdre Lyons in 1980 and is headquartered in Nicholasville, KY.

MetaCreations Corp. develops graphic arts solutions. The private company is based in Carpinteria, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States.

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 American Ireland Fund raises funds for the support programs of peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, education, and community development throughout the island of Ireland. The company was founded by Anthony J.F. O'Reilly and Daniel M. Rooney in 1976 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Malaysian Life Sciences Capital Fund Management Co Ltd (MLSCFM) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006. The firm is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The National Chicken Council operates as a trade association for chickens. The non-profit company is based in Washington.

The University of Limerick Foundation is a fundraising organization established in 1989 to support the University of Limerick. The University of Limerick is a world-class university and campus located in Limerick, Ireland. The foundation raises funds from private individuals, institutions, and businesses, and has raised over €200 million to date. The CEO of the Irish company is Harvey Duthie.

Kincannon & Reed is a private company that provides search services for the agribusiness, food, and life science sectors. The company is based in Waynesboro, VA. The company was founded by Kelly Kincannon and the CEOs are David Carpintero, Isvaldo Perez, and Carlos Salvador.

SiSaf Ltd. engages in the design and formulation of drugs for topical delivery systems. Its proprietary technology represents a highly effective, non-irritant carrier for cosmetic and medical products, where improved skin penetration, targeting, and controlled release are required. The firm uses nanosilicon as a carrier for active compounds allowing them to penetrate deep beneath the skin's epidermal barrier for controlled release. It operates through its offices located in Belfast and San Jose. The company was founded by Suzanne Roghieh Saffie-Siebert and Timothy John Brundle in 2006 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

Crop Enhancement LLC develops green formulation technologies for improving agricultural production. It offers three environmental products platform: CropCoat Produce Protection, Agrochemical Encapsulatio, and Particle Stabilization. The company was founded by David Soane and Zach Jonasson in 2011 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

CHITA, Inc. provides managed IT services consultancy, development, and design services. It offers technology offerings and support for industry lifecycle solutions using a service management framework. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Spruce Capital Partners LLC (Spruce Capital Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Gerg Young. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Toyota Ventures LLC (Toyota Ventures) is a venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Research Institute, Inc. founded in 2017.The firm is headquartered in Los Altos,California.

Part of SVG Ventures LLC, Thrive Agtech Accelerator is an American company that develops an agri-food platform that accelerates, invests, and works with entrepreneurs and investors. The company is located in the US. The company was founded by Charles John Hartnett.

Part of Ever.Ag Corp., Cainthus Ireland Ltd. is an Irish computer vision company that provides actionable insights for farmers by turning visual information into data. The company is based in Dublin, Ireland, with an office in an undisclosed location. Cainthus' proprietary technology passively tracks key farm management practices that impact nutrition, health, behavior, environment, and the mental well-being of livestock, providing the analytics and information needed to drive business decisions. The company was founded in 2016 by Robin Johnston, Ross Hunt, David Hunt. Steven J. Kickert has been the CEO of the company since 2019. Cainthus Ireland was acquired by Ever.Ag Corp. on June 21, 2022.

Agritech Capital LLC is a strategic consulting and investment firm specializing in the agribusiness sector. The company was founded by Eric Schuessler and Sebastian Schauff in 2018 and is headquartered in North Wilmington, NC.

Harpe Bioherbicide Solutions, Inc. is a company that focuses on providing solutions to the problem of weed resistance. The company is based in Raleigh, NC. Weeds have developed resistance to current herbicides, which has led to their flourishing. The company aims to tackle this problem by providing bioherbicides that are effective against resistant weeds. William Buckner has been the CEO of the company since 2020.