Lynn-Ann Gries

JumpStart, Inc. is a non profit organization that supports entrepreneurial service organizations. The firm advises, invests in, assists and accelerates Northeast Ohio's early-stage ideas and companies. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Freedom Meditech, Inc. operates as a medical device company which focuses on the development and commercialization of ophthalmic medical devices. It specializes in devices for the detection, monitoring, and management of chronic diseases, such as diabetes. The company was founded by Craig H. Misrach and Keith D. Ignotz in December 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

In Counsel with Women conducts association services namely, promoting the economic, leadership and personal growth of women of high accomplishment; organizing, conducting and hosting business networking events for women of accomplishment. The company was founded by Janet M. Miller in 1997 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH.

Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC is a registered broker-dealer subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Domestic Holdings, Inc., ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) in the US. Headquartered in New York City, the firm was founded in 1987 and provides debt and equity services including underwriting, M&A advice, securities dealing and brokerage and trade execution. Their client base ranges from large global institutional investors to hedge funds at the cutting edge of innovation in the industry.

Gradison McDonald Investments, Inc. (GMI) is the Cincinnati, Ohio-based buyside group of Keybank NA (NYSE: KEY).