Lawrence W. Briscoe

Zhone Technologies, Inc. engages in the provision of designing, developing and manufacturing communications network equipment for telecommunications, wireless, and cable operators. Its products allow network service providers to deliver video and entertainment services in addition to their existing voice and data service offerings. The company was founded by Morteza Ejabat and Jeanette Symons in June 1999 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Maxygen, Inc. is a biotechnology company. It is focused on the potential further development of its MAXY-G34 product, a next-generation pegylated, granulocyte colony stimulating factor, G-CSF, for the treatment of chemotherapy induced neutropenia and acute radiation syndrome. G-CSF is a natural protein that functions by stimulating the body's bone marrow to produce more white blood cells. The company was founded on May 7, 1996 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

DSM Pharmaceuticals, Inc. provides contract manufacturing services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. It offers manufacturing services in the areas of sterile, and orals & topical, including dose form manufacturing, scheduled drugs, clinical manufacturing, fill finish manufacturing, aseptic filling, terminal sterilization, cold storage, ampoules, vials, and lyophilization. The company is headquartered in Greenville, NC.

Transamerica Corp. provides financial planning and insurance services. It offers life insurance, long term care, dental insurance, medicare solutions, commercial lending, retirement planning, leasing, annuities, and real estate services. The company was founded by Amadeo P. Giannini in 1904 and is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, IA.