John Lipman

Encapsule Medical Devices LLC is a privately-held medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of minimally invasive breast biopsy and tissue removal technologies. The company is based in Redwood City, California. The Encapsule Medical team redefines breast care and ultimately changes the way physicians diagnose and treat breast cancer and benign breast disease. Encapsule Medical markets three breast care devices in the U.S. for the biopsy and removal of breast lesions.

ApniCure, Inc. develops medical devices. It is a treatment option for adults with mild, moderate, and severe obstructive sleep apnea, designed without the inconvenience of a mask. The firm’s Winx system uses a proprietary platform technology called oral pressure therapy to treat obstructive sleep apnea. The company was founded by Jonathan Podmore, Jhon Edwards Crowe, Chris Daniel and Matthias Vaska in 2007 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Scios Inc. developed, manufactured, and commercialized pharmaceuticals for conditions such as cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 1981 and was headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA.

Lifescan, Inc. engages in the development, manufacture, and market of blood glucose monitoring products. Its portfolio includes personal blood glucose meters, testing strips, lancets, point of care testing systems and integrated digital solutions. The company was founded by Gary H. Stroy in 1981 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA.

FoxHollow Technologies, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells medical devices for the treatment of peripheral artery disease. The company's products include Rinspirator, Seath, and SilverHawk plaque excision system. Its products are used for disposable catheter system that removes plaque and reopens blocked arteries. The company was founded by John B. Simpson in October 1996 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Tapestry Medical Inc. was founded in 2003 with the purpose of providing patients requiring anticoagulation therapy a safe and convenient way to test at home. Tapestry Medical is a leading provider of products and related services designed to support anticoagulation disease management for patients at risk for stroke and other clotting disorders. Tapestry Medical is one of only three national providers to offer Home PT/INR Monitoring services in the United States. Tapestry Medical was recently awarded 'Exemplary Provider'™ status by a Medicare deeming authority, making it the only accredited IDTF for home monitoring.

Bodyport, Inc. manufactures sensor fitted weighing scales. It offers scale that measures weight like others do, but also measures blood pressure, heart rate, heart rate variability, and arterial stiffness through a user's feet. The company was founded by Corey Centen and Sarah Smith and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.