Frank Wantanabe

Kinetic Concepts, Inc. develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies designed to deliver positive outcomes for patients and healthcare professionals. It operates business through two segments: Active Healing Solutions and LifeCell. The Active Healing Solutions segment is focused on the development and commercialization of advanced wound care therapies primarily based on its negative pressure technology platform. The LifeCell segment focuses on the development and commercialization of regenerative and reconstructive acellular tissue matrices for use in reconstructive, cosmetic, orthopedic and urogynecologic surgical procedures to repair soft tissue defects, as well as for reconstructive and cosmetic procedures. It has offices in Africa, Asia Pacific, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Latin America, Middle East and North America. The company was founded by James R. Leininger in 1976 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX.

Oxford Bioscience Partners is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1992 by Edmund Martin Olivier, Alan G. Walton and Cornelius T. Ryan. The firm is headquartered in Boston.

Beckman Coulter, Inc. manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products. It develops and markets products that simplify, automate and innovate complex biomedical testing. The firm’s systems operate in both diagnostics and life sciences laboratories on seven continents. Its products improve the productivity of medical professionals and scientists, supplying critical information for improving patient health and delivering trusted solutions for research and discovery. The company was founded in 1935 by Arnold O. Beckman and is headquartered in Brea, CA.

Synecor LLC (Synecor) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Richard S. Stack, William N. Starling, and Judith L. Swain. The firm is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

YourEncore, Inc. provides business support services. It offers business solutions for the research, development, and commercialization needs of clients across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, consumer care, food, and aerospace industries. The company was founded by Bradley W. Lawson, John H. Barnard and Timothy J. Tichenor in 2003 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

AIT Bioscience LLC engages in the provision of continuous process monitoring and real-time quality control processes. It offers pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, and immunogenecity services. The company was founded by Michael A. Evans in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It also makes cardiac and peripheral vascular repair surgical systems. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Pearl Street Venture Funds (Pearl Street) is a venture capital firm founded in 2003 by Tim J. Tichenor. The firm is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Healthcare Leadership Council operates as a organization focusing on the provision of a healthcare system. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Alliance for Aging Research operates as a national citizen advocacy organization. It also advocates and implements health education for consumers and health professionals. The company was founded by Daniel Perry in 1986 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Heron Capital LLC (Heron Capital) is a venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Greg Maurer. The firm is headquartered in Carmel, Indiana.

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art operates an arts museum. The non-profit company is based in Indianapolis, IN.

Barnard Associates, Inc(Barnard Associates) is a venture capital firm founded by John H. Barnard in 1994. The firm is headquartered in Indiana, United States.

Apexian Pharmaceuticals, Inc. discovers, develops and commercializes novel pharmaceuticals products. It offers pharmaceutical products for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, blood cancer, brain tumors, ovarian cancer, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. The company was founded by Mark R. Kelley in 2005 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Arboretum Ventures LLC (Arboretum Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Jan L. Garfinkle and Tim B. Petersen. The firm is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan.