Phil Straw

Bolder Technologies Corp. manufactures and markets innovative battery cell powered products for the consumer & other aftermarkets based on its patented thin metal film technology. Its small size, light weight and high power density batteries discharge & recharge very rapidly and provide superior performance in cold temperatures. The company currently manufacturing TMF cells at the rate of 30,000 to 35,000 per week. Its TMF technology represents a significant advance over existing rechargeable battery technologies for applications that require high power in a small package. The company's TMF rechargeable cells employ a proprietary configuration of traditional lead acid electrochemical that has been used in battery systems for over a century and that is currently used in batteries for cars and many electronic applications.

Medical Simulation Corp. provides simulation training, education and consulting services to hospital personnel, medical product manufacturers and medical societies. The firm develops surgical simulators, including SimSuite, an endovascular education system that uses software and hardware to create a virtual medical environment that engages in the clinician. It also offers a menu of SimSuite curriculum, which include various online training programs, as well as on-site simulation-based courses at simsuite centers. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Centennial, CO.

DRC Computer Corp. manufactures adaptable computer coprocessors. Its solutions include integrated streaming analytics, acceliumFFT, CEDATM data deduplication, DRC AFIX biometrics, RegEx100B, graphFind, novara2 and contrata. The company was founded by Casselman Steve and Laurich Larry on July 1, 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Pelican Imaging Corp. provides camera technology solutions for mobile devices. The firm offers 3D image viewer, depth for AR and MR and mobile solutions. It specializes in Computational Imaging, Mobile Application Technology and Light-field photography. The company was founded by Kartik Venkataraman, Robert H. Mullis and Aman Jabbi in 2008 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

Part of Cadence Design Systems, Inc., Bell Labs Design Automation Group is a developer and manufacturer of telecommunications systems, software, and products. The company is based in Murray Hill, NJ. Bell Labs Design Automation Group was acquired by Cadence Design Systems, Inc. from Lucent Technologies, Inc. on September 30, 1998 for $58 million.

Part of Agilisys Holdings Ltd., Vocalis Ltd. develops and markets speech recognition applications for telephone systems and computers. The company is based in Cambridge, UK. The British company was founded by Hermann Maria Hauser.

Wavepoint Ventures LLC (Wavepoint Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Burlingame, California.

SETI Institute operates as a non-profit organization that provides scientific research, education, and public outreach services. It offers instrument development, outreach programs, research experience for undergraduates, and weekly colloquium. The company was founded in November 1984 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Triple Ring Technologies, Inc. operates as an imaginative research and development firm. It works across the development process in regulated markets including medical devices, in vitro diagnostics and life science tools, imaging and industrial applications. The company was founded in February 2005 and is headquartered in Newark, CA.

The Langham Partnership (UK & Ireland) operates as a religious organization. The non-profit company is based in Carlisle, UK. The British company was founded in 1969 by John Stott.

Grit Labs Management LLC (Grit Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Jennifer Gill Roberts. The firm headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

NGCodec, Inc. develops video encoder technology that implements efficiency video coding. The firm’s services include cloud transcoding, cloud gaming and cloud XR. It serves decoder system-on-chip (SOC), encoder field-programmable gate array and encoder SOC markets. The company was founded by Oliver Gunasekara, Alberto Dueñas and Adam Malamy in 2012 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Dishcraft Robotics, Inc. develops and manufactures robots for commercial kitchens. The company was founded by Linda Hirschhorn Pouliot, Paul Birkmeyer and Ken Peters and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA.

Viabot, Inc. develops outdoor maintenance robots for commercial properties. It offers RUNO, a robotic platform can take care of multiple outdoor commercial tasks, such as sweeping, lawn mowing, and security. The company was founded by Gregg Ratanaphanyarat and Dawei Ding in 2015 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

LPT Trading Ltd. was founded in 2013 and is based in Bishop Auckland, UK. The British company's description mentions the Auckland Project, which offers visitors the opportunity to explore over a thousand years of history, art, culture, and faith in the beautiful surroundings of Bishop Auckland. The project aims to enrich the mind, body, and spirit of visitors with a feast of history, nature, and art, while also making a difference to the once forgotten, historic town. The private company also offers job opportunities, apprenticeships, and volunteering roles as part of the Auckland Project team.

2G Robotics, Inc. provides inspection solutions. It offers rotary actuator, imaging, and underwater laser scanners. The company was founded by Jason Gillham in 2007 and is headquartered in Waterloo, Canada.

Agot, Inc is an American company that provides AI solutions for the food service industry. Agot's AI technology addresses key pain points for restaurant operators, including order accuracy, food waste, speed of service, and guest experience. The company uses computer vision technology to observe restaurant operations and deliver real-time employee prompts and generate actionable analytics. Agot's solutions have led to deployments with many of the largest blue chip brands in the QSR space. The company's success has attracted backing from prominent industry stakeholders including Kitchen Fund and Continental Grain Corp. The company was founded by Alex Litzenberger and Evan DeSantola, with Evan DeSantola serving as the CEO since incorporation.

Whisp Ltd is an online store that creates jewel products. The company is based in London, UK. The British company was founded in 2021.

Mimosa Networks, Inc. engages in the provision of wireless broadband solutions that delivers connectivity to service providers and enterprise, industrial and government operators. It offers point to point, point to multipoint, antennas, and accessories. The company was founded by Brian L. Hinman, Tabetha Hinman, and Jaime Fink in 2012 and is headquartered in Campbell, CA.