Sunil Tomar

Cyras Systems, founded in 1998, creates Next-Generation Optical Networking Platforms for the global telecommunications market. This Gear for the Optical GenerationO is a flexible, scalable and protocol-fluent optical platform that revitalizes carriers' Metropolitan Area Networks (MANs) by providing relief from the surge of mixed-traffic congestion. On December 19, 2000, Ciena Corporation announced its intention to acquire Cyras in a stock-for-stock transaction. The proposed acquisition is expected to close by the end of 1Q2001

Transcept Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and develops biopharmaceutical products. The firm's products are used for pain, side effects of chemotherapy treatments, sleeplessness, and migraine headaches. Its drug delivery technology enhances absorption rates of active drug agents reduces absorption times. The company was founded in January, 2002 by Nikhilesh Singh and is headquartered in Pt. Richmond, CA.