Andrew J. Policano

Rockwell Collins, Inc. designs, produces and supports cabin interior, communications and aviation systems and products for commercial and military customers. It also provides information management services through voice and data communication networks and solutions worldwide. It operates through the following four segments: Interior Systems, Commercial Systems, Government Systems, and Information Management Services. The Interior Systems segment manufactures cabin interior products for the commercial aircraft and business aviation markets. The Commercial Systems segment supplies aviation electronics systems, products and services to customers. The Government Systems segment provides a broad range of electronic products, systems and services to customers including the U.S. Department of Defense, other ministries of defense, other government agencies and defense contractors. The Information Management Services segment focuses on communications, systems integration and security solutions across the aviation, airport, rail, transit and nuclear security markets to customers located around the world, which includes commercial airlines, business. The company was founded by Arthur A. Collins on September 22, 1933 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.

OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.