Jerry C. Young

Osteotech, Inc. develops biologic products for orthopedic, spinal, trauma, neurosurgical, and maxillofacial surgeons for use in surgical procedures. It operates in five segments: demineralized bone matrix, hybrid/synthetic, traditional tissue, spinal allograft, and client services. The company processes, markets, and distributes Xenograft bone tissue products, which are used as bone graft substitutes. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Eatontown, NJ.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Graftys SA designs, manufactures and markets calcium phosphate-based synthetic bone substitutes to the global orthopedic and dental surgery markets. Its research and development projects include injectable and resorbable synthetic bone substitutes, biological repair of cartilage and of the spine, as well as bone substitutes combined with pharmaceutical agents. The company was founded by Jean Marc Ferrier, Alain Valet, Jean-Michel Bouler and Aurélien Valet in September 2005 and is headquartered in Aix-en-Provence, France.

OMNI Orthopaedics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic implants. The company was founded by David L. Lasalle, George B. Cipoletti and Edward J. Cheal on December 22, 2008 and is headquartered in Taunton, MA.

Praxim SA manufactures and sells orthopedic surgical instruments. It specializes in minimal invasive products for knee arthroscopy. The company was founded by Stéphane Lavallée in 1995 and is headquartered in La Tronche, France.

OMNIlife science, Inc. manufactures orthopedic, prosthetic and other related products. The firm products are used in hip and knee replacement, joint pain and robotic surgery. The company was founded by Edward J. Cheal and George B. Cipolletti in 1999 and is headquartered in Raynham, MA.

ConvaTec, Inc. engages in the manufacture of medical products and technologies focused on therapies for the management of chronic conditions. It specializes in the wound care, ostomy care, continence and critical care, and infusion devices. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ.

DFINE, Inc.engages in the development and commercialization of medical device system for treating vertebral compression fractures. The company was founded by John H. Shadduck and Csaba Truckai in 2004 and is headquartered in South Jordan, UT.

Spiracur, Inc. develops innovative wound healing technologies. Its products include smart negative pressure wound care system that includes cartridge, hydrocolloid dressing, and interface layer for the treatment of chronic and acute wounds; and ciSNaP closed incision systems, including sterile cartridges, controlled tension relief layers, advanced surgical dressing, and straps for patients undergoing high-risk procedures, including orthopedic, abdominal, vascular, and podiatric surgeries. The company was founded by Kenton D. Fong and Moshe Pinto in 2007 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation operates as a non-profit academic, research, and medical center. It offers clinic and hospital care with research and education services. The company was founded by Charles Posternack, George W. Crile, Frank E. Bunts, William E. Lower and John Phillips on February,5 1921 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

Pegasus Biologics, Inc. engages in manufacturing, developing, and marketing bioimplants for soft tissue repair and wound care for diabetic ulcers. Its products include Unite Biomatrix and OrthADAPT Bioimplant. Pegasus Biologics serves orthopedics, sports medicine, neurosurgical, and spine applications. The company is headquartered in Irvine, CA

Ascension Orthopedics, Inc. designs, develops and markets orthopedic implants and devices. The company was founded by Jerome J. Klawitter in 1996 and is headquartered in Overland Park, KS.

Wenzel Spine, Inc. offers minimally invasive solutions for stand-alone treatment of disc herniations, spinal stenosis and spondylolisthesis. Its products help to simplify and shorten spine surgery, while providing superior clinical patient outcomes. The company was founded by Chad G. Neely and Warren F. Neely in January 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Encore Medical LP develops, manufactures, and distributes orthopedic surgery products. It supplies its products to orthopedic surgeons, physicians, physical and occupational therapists, and other health care professionals. The company was founded in April 1992 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and distribution of orthopedic devices and supplies. Its products are used primarily by orthopedic medical specialists and spinal neurosurgeons in both surgical and non-surgical therapy. The company was founded on December 13, 2016 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

Nextremity Solutions, Inc. specializes in orthopedic surgery. It offers 13 strategic solutions, MSP (material shortening system), Re+Line Bunion, and Nextra Hammertoe correction system products. The company was founded by Lon S. Weiner and Stuart D. Katchis in 2006 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.

VisionTech Partners LLC provides investment services to angel investors. It focuses on bringing together high net-worth individuals interested in learning about and participating in unique investment opportunities in early-stage growth companies. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN.

Pivot Medical, Inc. develops and markets novel technologies for a rapidly growing segment of the orthopedic marketplace. It offers services in the non-spine orthopedic areas. The company was founded by Julian Nikolchev on January 29, 2007 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Etex Corp. manufactures calcium phosphate biomaterials. Its products are used for bone graft substitutes, reconstruction of skeletal defects, orthopedic, spine indications, and orthopedic implants. The company was founded by D. Duke Lee in 1989 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc. is a global surgical implant company providing surgeons with biologic, metal and synthetic implants. It operates through the following business lines: Spine, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sports and International. The Spine business line designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical implants, instruments, and biologics used in the treatment of conditions affecting the spine caused by degenerative conditions, deformities or traumatic injury. The OEM business line market and distributes the implants and instruments. The Sports business line deals with sports-related injuries that can be addressed with allograft implants. The International business line markets and distributes products through a direct distribution organization and a network of independent distributors from foreign affiliates. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Alachua, FL.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

Part of Giga-tronics, Inc., Ultracision, Inc. makes robotic equipment for the handling and inspection of silicon wafers. The company is based in Santa Clara, CA. The company was founded by Thomas W. Davison, Chuck G. Hadley. Ultracision was acquired by Giga-tronics, Inc. on December 10, 1997 for $5.24 million.

MDNA Life Sciences, Inc. engages in the development of molecular tests based on the mitochondrial genome. It focuses on the development and commercial application of mitochondrial DNA based biomarkers for the early detection of prostate, ovarian and lung cancers, and endometriosis. The company was founded by Mark Birch-Machin, Robert Thayer, and Ryan L. Parr in 2001 and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, FL.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Wyeth Holdings LLC manufactures and distributes chemicals. The firm's chemical contains phosphate rock, calcium, lime, carbide and nitrogen which are used in fertilizers. The company was founded by Frank Washburn in 1907 and is headquartered in Wayne, NJ.

Nypro, Inc. designs and manufactures plastic products. It offers plastic injection molding, plastics parts, and assemblies to the healthcare, electronics, telecommunications, automotive, consumer and industrial products, and contract manufacturing industries. The company was founded by Fred Kirk and Nick Stadtherr in 1955 and is headquartered in Clinton, MA.

Biomet, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and market of musculoskeletal therapy products. The company was founded by Dane A. Miller, Niles L. Noblitt, Jerry L. Ferguson and M. Ray Harroff on November 30, 1977 and is headquartered in Warsaw, IN.