David D. Waddell

MB Venture Partners LLC (MB Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001 by Gary Stevenson and Joseph R. Hyde III. The firm is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.

Embera NeuroTherapeutics, Inc. develops treatments for smoking cessation, cocaine dependence and other addictions. The company was founded by Nicholas Edward Goeders and Marie A. Lindner in 2005 and is headquartered in Sudbury, MA.

Esperance Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops oncology products. It specializes in oncology products that selectively kill cancer cells without harming normal cells. The company was founded by Hector W. Alila in 2006 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

Mb Innovations Inc is a company that specializes in developing and launching devices that have positively impacted the lives of thousands of individuals. The company is based in McKinney, TX and was founded by Mike C. Sherman, who has been the CEO since incorporation. The team at Mb Innovations has deep sector expertise in spine, reconstructive orthopedics, trauma, sports medicine, and extremities. The company possesses different but complimentary skill sets, which they leverage to provide elegant solutions to hard to solve problems. The company is known for its strategic approach and innovation, and they are uniquely qualified to support business development efforts.

Barrett, Vernon, Montgomery LLC (VCE Capital Partners LLC) is a venture capital firm is founded in 2001 by Ross Barrett and Russell Vernon. The firm is headquartered in Bossier City,Louisiana.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

MicroBiome Therapeutics LLC develops drug therapies for metabolic diseases. Its microbiome modulators are designed to augment the growth of certain desirable bacterial strains and discourage the growth of others. The company was founded by John B. Elstrott and Dale R. Pfost in 2009 and is headquartered in New Orleans, LA.

Fitness Interactive Experience LLC develops interactive games that promote health and daily activity in a fun, socially connected environment. It offers Utilifit, a daily activity game designed to boost players. It also offers step ahead, a style game that uses real-world movement and activity to determine player progress. The company was founded by Michael D. Tinney and Jeff Abeles in 2012 and is headquartered in Lilburn, GA.

K-94 Discoveries, Inc. develops novel targeted therapies for cancer based on proprietary discoveries. The company was founded by William Hansel in 2013 and is headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA.

VC Experts, Inc. provides market research, industry data and related content. It also provides information on private company valuations, terms of the financings, and prices of the transactions for bankers to perform their due diligence. The company was founded by Joseph W. Bartlett and Ross P. Barrett and is headquartered in Shreveport, LA.

Jenrin Discovery, Inc. develops therapeutics for chronic diseases. It provides therapeutics for various diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and autoimmune and inflammatory disorders. The company was founded by John F. McLeroy on April 17, 2007 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Dowley Security Systems, Inc. provides electronic security and network integration solutions to critical infrastructure and commercial markets. Its services include access control, intrusion detection/monitoring, video surveillance, fire alarm and fire suppression, locksmithing, network infrastructure and integration, project management, service on-call, and budgeted maintenance. The company was founded by Daniel R. Weiss in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Bioceptive, Inc. develops medical devices for gynecological procedures. Its products includes, intrauterine device (IUD) inserter that vastly simplifies the insertion procedure, while reducing the complications inherent with current insertion techniques. The company was founded by Shuchi Khurana and Benjamin D. Cappiello in September 2010 and is ehadquartered in New Orleans, LA.

BioStable Science & Engineering, Inc. engagses in the develop of products for the treatment of cardiovascular disease. It covers areas of product development including quality systems, design, engineering, prototyping and pilot production, in-vitro and in-vivo testing, manufacturing, global regulatory relationships, clinical product validation, market launch, and distribution. The firm provides a competitive edge by minimizing time to market for cost effective medical devices that deliver improved clinical outcomes. The company was founded by Al Alan Beavan, Charles D. Griffin, Douglas Charles Frank, Don James, J. Scott Rankin and Rusty Phillips in 2008 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Spine Wave, Inc. engages in the development and commercialization of medical devices for the treatment of spinal disorders. It offers posterior platform, anterior platform, lateral platform, thoracolumbar, cervical, and biologics products. The company was founded by Mark LoGuidice and John A. Pafford in February 2001 and is headquartered in Shelton, CT.

KFx Medical LLC engages in manufacturing soft tissue fixation implants for orthopedic sports medicine surgeons. The company was founded by Ronald R. Giannotti and Alec Piplani in 2003 and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Ansley Venture Consulting LLC provides business consulting services. The private company is based in Atlanta, GA.

Cayenne Medical, Inc. operates as a sports medicine device company which specializes in the soft tissue reconstruction segments. It focuses on the transformation of traditional arthroscopic procedures, by applying advanced technology through minimally invasive techniques. The firm also provides Quattro systems which are knotless and pre-loaded suture anchors and tailored instrumentations. The company was founded by Ed L. Chang, James W. Hart and Heber C. Crockett in March 2005 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ.

Expanding Orthopedics, Inc. develops and markets orthopedic device products. The firm’s products include XPED pedicle screw system and FLXfit 3D expandable Cage. The company was founded by Mark M. Levy in 2001 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek, Inc. supplies spinal implants and surgical systems. It provides online education, surgical techniques, medical forums, and patient. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Zyga Technology, Inc. develops novel technology for resurfacing the facet and zygapophyseal joints. It engages in the development minimally invasive surgical solutions to treat common but underserved painful conditions of the spine. The firm offers GLYDER Facet Resurfacing System, an investigational device and is intended exclusively for clinical investigations. The company was founded by Robert Assell in March 2008 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.