Richard P. Powers

Anesiva, Inc. develops and markets therapeutic drugs. Anesiva is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel pharmaceutical products for pain management. The firm was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Avidia, Inc. developed pharmaceutical products. The company developed a novel, proprietary class of small therapeutic proteins. The company was headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

MongoNet, Inc. provided hosted scanning communication services. The company was founded by Matthew K. Henry in 1999 and was headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. develops and distributes laser-based surgical products and disposable fiber-optic accessories for the treatment of advanced cardiovascular disease. The Company's emphasis is on the development and manufacture of products used for transmyocardial revascularization (TMR) and percutaneous myocardial channeling (PMC), which are cardiovascular procedures. Eclipse Surgical Technologies, markets its products for sale in the United States, Europe and Asia. Eclipse Surgical Technologies is located in Foothill Ranch, CA.

Part of WESCO International, Inc., Itel Corp. is a data and technology company that serves as an independent intermediary to insurers, adjusters, policyholders, and industry partners, providing objective data, expert analysis, and technology-enabled solutions that optimize the claims process. The company is based in Chicago, IL. Itel's services ensure that claims are settled accurately, fairly, and with greater efficiency. Additionally, Itel offers customer experience management to help navigate CX challenges and meet the evolving needs of today's customers. The company also provides access to world-class tech talent at incredible cost savings.

Part of AbbVie, Inc., DNA Sciences, Inc. is a company that develops and produces in vitro diagnostic and research reagent products. The company is based in Fremont, CA. The company was founded by Hugh Young Rienhoff. DNA Sciences was acquired by Genaissance Pharmaceuticals, Inc., part of AbbVie, Inc. from October 07, 2005 on April 01, 2003 for $1.30 million.

Aspire Medical is a privately held, venture capital financed medical device company developing minimally invasive surgical treatments for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The procedure is conducted by ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialists, who are also known as otolaryngologists. The company was founded in 2004.

Dextera Surgical, Inc. designs and manufactures proprietary stapling and anastomotic devices for cardiac and laparoscopic surgical procedures. It specializes in robotic-assisted surgery and medical devices. The company was founded by Bernard A. Hausen and Stephen A. Yencho on October 15, 1997 and is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA.