Chris Porritt

Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.

Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Morgan Stanley Venture Partners (MSVP) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking, which is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) founded in 1986.The firm is headquartered in New York.

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

Cirrus Design Corp. manufactures single-engine and piston-powered aircrafts. It design and build affordable airplanes that deliver greater control, more comfort, and unprecedented levels of safety. The company was founded by Dale Klapmeier in 1984 and is headquartered in Duluth, MN.

Positive Coaching Alliance is a non-profit company that serves as a catalyst for a positive youth sports culture. The company is based in Oakland, CA. The company provides research-based training and resources for coaches, parents, athletes, and leaders to ensure a positive youth development experience for all kids, in all communities across the world, through sports. Positive Coaching Alliance also offers a PCA Development Zone® resource center where thousands of resources can be searched to develop better athletes and better people. The company was founded by Jim Thompson. The CEO is Janet Carter.

Cirrus Aircraft Corp. manufactures aircraft and provides flight training services. It produces the VK-30 kit aircraft. The company was founded by Dale Klapmeier and Alan Klapmeier in 1984 and is headquartered in Duluth, MN.

Crown Poly, Inc. is an American company that specializes in sustainable bagging solutions. The private company offers a variety of film options, including compostable, ocean plastic, and plant-based materials for produce and front end bags.

Part of Bang & Olufsen A/S, Bang & Olufsen America, Inc. manufactures and supplies television and audio visual equipment.

Seaya Capital Gestión SGEIC SA (Seaya Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2013 by Beatriz González Ordoñez and Michael Paul Kleindi. The firm is headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Prelude Ventures LLC (Prelude Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2009 by Gabriel Kra, Laura Baxter Simons and Nat Simons. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Aeroseal LLC specializes in commercial duct sealing to solve energy consumption issues, indoor air quality problems, building ventilation, and meeting duct leakage building specifications. Aeroseal is based in Miamisburg, OH and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's innovative solution to hidden duct leakage problems includes non-toxic duct sealing formula delivered via patented technology. The company was founded in 1993 by Mark Modera, and the CEO is Amit Gupta.

The Institute for Market Transformation, Inc. is an American company that believes in the power of buildings to reduce pollution, protect health, build wealth and economic opportunity, and enable people to thrive. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company provides clear guidance and insights into the most vital building performance issues facing local governments and businesses across the country. IMT supports a national clean energy transition that leverages high-performance buildings to achieve equitable grid decarbonization and resilience.

PosiGen, Inc. provides solar power systems. It leases solar power systems to homeowners in Louisiana, New York, and Connecticut to make solar energy systems and energy efficiency retrofits available to low- and middle-income customers. The company was founded by Thomas Neyhart and Aaron Dirks in 2011 and is headquartered in Metairie, LA.

Breakthrough Energy Investment LLC (Breakthrough Energy Ventures) a venture capital arm of Breakthrough Energy LLC was founded in 2016 by Bill Gates. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

75F, Inc. offers a vertically-integrated suite of wireless sensors, equipment controllers and cloud-based software. The company was founded by Deepinder Singh and Pankaj Chawla in 2012 and is headquartered in Bloomington, MN.

ZeroAvia, Inc. is a leader in zero-emission aviation, focused on hydrogen-electric aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting 500 mile range in 10-20 seat aircraft used for commercial passenger transport, package delivery, agriculture, and more. ZeroAvia is based in the UK and USA, with thriving teams in Everett, WA. The American company has already secured experimental certificates for its two prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA, passed significant flight test milestones, and is on track for commercial operations in 2023. The company's expanding operations are partially supported by the grant from the UK's Aerospace Technology Institute and Innovate UK, and ZeroAvia is part of the UK government's Jet Zero Council. Initially targeting a 300-mile range in 9-19 seat aircraft by the end of 2025, and up to 700-mile range in 40-80 seat aircraft by 2027, ZeroAvia has already secured experimental certificates for its three prototype aircraft from the CAA and FAA and passed significant flight test milestones. The company has nearly 2,000 pre-orders for engines from a number of major airlines, with future revenue potential over $10bn. The company was founded by Valery Miftakhov and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Aerial Robotics SL is a Spanish company that proposes the development of the first aerial robotic system with multiple arms and advanced manipulation capabilities to be applied in industrial inspection and maintenance (i & m). The private company has a consortium of partners including universities, research centers, and enterprises. Aerial Robotics has produced a huge amount of publications, experiments with aerial robotics, and appearances in the media. The company has performed several demonstrations in different locations and has been disseminated in several TV channels. Aerial Robotics has passed successfully the review of the first period (18 months) and has been present in several international conferences and workshops.

Albedo Space Corp. provides aerial quality imagery from space. The company is based in Englewood, CO. The company's product, Panels, is a collection of versatile, grid-based components for building modern startup websites. The company was founded in 2020 by Topher Haddad. Topher Haddad has been the CEO since 2020.

Cirrus Aircraft Ltd. engages in the business of designing, producing and selling single-engine piston and jet. It offers two aircraft product lines: the SR2X Series and the Vision Jet. The SR2X Series is a single engine piston aircraft primarily for retail customers which is comprised of three models: the SR20, the SR22 and the SR22T with specialized configurations for fleet and special mission applications. The Vision Jet is a single engine jet aircraft primarily for retail customers and to a lesser extent charter operational use. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered Duluth, MN.

Overture Climate LLC (Overture VC) is a venture capital firm founded in 2021 by Shomik Dutta, Brandon Hurlbut, Tamim Mourad and Michael O’Neil. The firm is headquartered in Los Angeles, California.