Glen David Nelson

Evera Medical, based in Foster City, California, is a medical device company focused on developing and commercializing novel biomaterials for tissue reconstruction, repair and augmentation. Evera use materials whose clinical safety and biocompatibility has been long established. By combining these materials in a proprietary fashion, Evera implants are meant to provide strong support, yet mimic the compliant nature of human tissue.

NXThera, Inc. provides technology platform to treat endourological conditions. It develops medical devices to treat patients suffering from urologic conditions, such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and kidney cancer. The company was founded by John H. Shadduck and Michael Hoey in 2008 and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Earlens Corp. develops medical devices. It offers EarLens Contact Hearing Device that uses light to transmit sound. Its earlens contact hearing device two components: a tympanic membrane transducer, which is nonsurgically placed deep in the ear canal on the eardrum, and a light-based behind-the-ear sound processor placed at the base of the ear canal. The company was founded in 1999 by Rodney C. Perkins and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.

InterValve, Inc. operates as a medical device company which develops aortic valvuloplasty balloons for treatment of calcific aortic stenosis. Its V8 product is enhanced with leaflet hyperextension without increasing the risk of annulus over-distension. The firm also develops tools for the percutaneous and trans-apical aortic valve replacement procedure. The company was founded by Wes Pedersen, Mark Ungs, Robert S. Schwartz and Robert A. Van Tassel in 2008 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

Carlson, Inc. operates hotels and restaurants. It offers hospitality and travel management services to organizations operating in oil and gas, diversified resources and mining, offshore, marine services, and alternative energies sectors; and government institutions and non-governmental organizations. The firm's Its brands include Radisson Hotels & Resorts, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel, among others. The company was founded by Curtis L. Carlson in 1938 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

Reliant Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, and markets non-surgical therapies. The company offers products under the brand name Fraxel. Its products are used in the treatment of aging and sun damaged skin. Reliant Technologies was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.

Minnesota Public Radio operates radio stations produces programs for radio, Internet, and face-to-face audiences. It operates 37-stations radio network serving to the people in Minnesota and in parts of Wisconsin, the Dakotas, Michigan, Iowa, and Idaho. The company was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. manufactures and sells cardiopulmonary products. It designs, develops and markets clinical devices for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. The company is located in St. Paul, MN.

American Public Media Group provides administrative, financial and human resources services. The firm also provides long-term financial strength to its supported organizations. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

GDN Holdings LLC operates as a healthcare consulting company. It is a financial and social investment company focused on health services and medical services. The company was founded by Glen David Nelson and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

RedBrick Health Corp. provides health engagement and behavior change solutions. It offers health assessment, biometric screening, health advising, phone coaching, multi modal programs, program integration, communications and reporting solutions. The firm serves large, self-insured employers, insurers, brokers and strategic distribution partners. The company was founded by Kyle Rolfing and Kurt Cigielski in 2006 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

American MedCenters, Inc. provides comprehensive administrative services to HMOs.

Stemedica Cell Technologies, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that manufactures adult allergenic stem cells. Its adult stem cells which are used by research institutions and hospitals for pre-clinical and clinical studies. It has offices in Mexico, Italy, Switzerland, and France. The company was founded by Roger J. Howe and Maynard A. Howe in 2005 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

MetaCure (USA), Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of invasive treatment for diabetes. The company was founded by Shlomo Ben-Haim in 2003 and is headquartered in Orangeburg, NY.

Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. is a medical device company, which engages in the development and commercialization of solutions for treating vascular and coronary disease. It offers orbital atherectomy systems for both peripheral and coronary commercial applications. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Park Nicollet Health Services provides healthcare services. It operates Methodist Hospital, Park Nicollet Clinic, the Park Nicollet Foundation, and Park Nicollet Institute. It offers services such as vision correction, cancer treatment, rehabilitation, and plastic surgery. The company is headquartered in St. Louis Park, MN.

Carlson Holdings, Inc. engages in the operation with interests in hospitality and travel industry. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.

MyMeds, Inc. develops a cloud-based web and mobile application. The company is based in Minneapolis, MN. The company was founded by Rajiv R. Shah. Rajiv R. Shah has been the CEO since incorporation.