Kirsten S. Morbeck

BakBone Software, Inc. develops and distributes data backup, restoration and disaster recovery software. Its solutions encompass data protection, de-duplication, disk-based and tape back-up and application support. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

IntraPace, Inc. develops systems for the treatment of obesity. These also track patient activity levels, providing an overview of food consumption and exercise trends. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Intrepid Learning, Inc. provides consulting, outsourcing and research services. It offers learning experience design, platform and content configuration, measurement and business intelligence and client enablement. The company was founded by Christopher Hedrick, Sam Herring, Mike Flanagan, Dennis Heck and Brad A. Johnson in 1999 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

AdReady, Inc. provides online display advertising services. It provides programmatic technology and managed media services to brands, enterprises, agencies, and performance marketers. The company was founded by Aaron Finn, Eric Kolve, David Sliwa and Derek Streat in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

University of Washington functions as a College/University. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

OTRUM is internationally recognized as a leading provider of interactive TV solutions and content to the hospitality industry. Since 1985, more than 400,000 rooms have been deployed with OTRUM technology. Headquartered in Norway, OTRUM has also established offices in 10 other countries, with additional authorized distributors operating across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. OTRUM Evolution is a digital end-to-end implementation, ensuring the best possible TV experience for your guests. Regardless of your hotel's infrastructure, they deliver perfect picture quality in every room. The OTRUM interface is user friendly, intuitive and is easily customized on a hotel, brand or chain level. Being a preferred supplier of several high end chains, OTRUM is committed to continuously deliver innovative and creative solutions. Its Marketing & Statistics Modules are groundbreaking new features which have raised the bar when it comes to targeted guest communication. These can be implemented at several levels from hotels targeting individual guests, to chains running global campaigns. Communication often includes brand building, 3rd party advertising, and internal promotion of hotel facilities. The statistics module offers insightful information about your guest's wants and needs, and is a valuable tool for trend analysis and system optimization. OTRUM was listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange until August 2009.

Telenor Mobile Communications AS provides telecommunications services and is ultimately controlled by the Government of Norway. The company is based in Fornebu, Norway.

PolarSat, Inc. develops and manufactures satellite communication terminal equipment and systems. The firm offers oil and gas, mobile station, air traffic control and GSM solutions over satellite. The company is headquartered in Dorval, Canada.

Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses

Boostcom Group AS operates databases and offers short messaging system. The company was founded by Øystein Robertsen Skiri on June 30, 2000 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Health Enterprise Partners LLC (HEP) is a private equity firm founded by Rick Stowe in 1997. The firm is headquartered in New York.

Part of ABB Ltd., ABB Group is a Swedish company that manufactures electrical and electronic products.

OTER Invest AS provides web design and computer programming services. The private company is based in Oslo, Norway. and has subsidiaries in Germany.

Hybrid Energy AS commercializes heat pump and building energy systems in the industry. It assists industry with consulting, design, and installation of energy solutions to the client’s specific needs. The firm also performs energy audits and pilot projects. It develops a patented Hybrid Heat Pump System for delivering high temperatures. The company was founded by Bjarne Ragnar Horntvedt in 2004 and is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway.

Norsk Innovasjonskapital AS (NIK) seeks investment opportunities in early to later stage technology venture companies operating within oil and gas, industry, energy, information technology and telecommunication. NIK targets companies from primarily Norway, but also from abroad.

Nicarnica Aviation AS provides infrared and ultraviolet remote sensing solutions. Its technology consists of imaging system, multi-application integrated camera system, airborne volcanic object imaging detector, and ground based infrared imaging system. The company was founded by Fred Prata in 2010 and is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway.

WaveTrain Systems AS operates as a holding company that offers road traffic, counting systems for level crossings, mobile warning and security for line works along railroad tracks. It develops a warning and safety solution for level crossings. The firm technology detects light trains and heavy trains. The company was founded in August 2009 and is headquartered in Lysaker, Norway.

Franatech AS provides underwater sensors for detection of methane gas. The firm’s products are used world-wide for industrial applications like offshore O&G, aquaculture, water and waste water, hydroelectricity. It deploys by scientific institutions for ecosystems studies in the deep-sea as well as in lakes, climate research studies, and study of ocean acidifications. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Helix Technologies AS develops and produces pipe-inspection vehicle called the Helix Crawler. Its Helix Crawler is used for various applications, such as visual inspection; sensor-based inspection, including transducer and magnetic flux; cleaning; and maintenance/repair comprising welding, drilling holes, sawing, or permanent sensors. The company was founded on August 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Gintel AS develops advanced application software for telecoms operators and service providers. It offers software applications for telecoms operators and service providers, enabling them to offer services to the business subscriber segment. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Boostcom AS engages in the integration of digital touch points for shopping centers into single data layer. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

Initial Force AS develops online portal for golfers. Its product Swing Catalyst Online allows access to swings and lessons from all Swing Catalyst products; and its software lets user import videos. The firm's online portal allows storing and viewing of all recorded swings. The company was founded by Kristian Rathe on September 6, 2006 and is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

One2Touch AS operates as an embedded hardware and software engineering services company specializing near field communication. It develops wireless keyboards and battery-less keypad. The company was founded by Torbjorn Aasen on June 2, 2009 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Icefresh AS distributes frozen and fresh seafood products. Its processing solutions include: nitrogen freezing, storage at ultra low temperatures, and science-based method for defrosting. The firm processes pieces of skinless and boneless salmon and halibut wrapped in bite-sized portions. The company was founded by Johan Fredrik Dahle on March 28, 2006 and is headquartered in Stavanger, Norway.

Generator Ventures LLC (Generator Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014. The firm is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Cloudberry Mobile AS provides mobile phone carrier services. The firm offers indoor mobile coverage and capacity as a service for property owners and enterprises. It operates mini 4G and 3G base stations called small cells that are connected to the existing data and fiber cabling in the property. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

Pre Diagnostics AS develops in-vitro diagnostic (IVD) products for early detection of diseases. It focuses on the development of IVD biomarker products that use well-established technologies and procedures. The company was founded by Ole Peter Nordby, Hakon Saeteroy, and Erik Christensen on October 25, 2013 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.

T Connect AS provides wireless telecommunications services. The private company is based in Trondheim, Norway.

Cosán Group LLC provides chronic care management technology and services. Its solutions include behavioral health integration, quality payment program support, value-based care enabler, portable care planning, and medication management. The company was founded by William Mill in 2015 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.