Michael Heltzen

Public Ventures LLC is a registered broker-dealer headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The firm was founded by Christopher Marlett and Anthony DiGiandomenico in 1997. They are a wholly-owned subsidiary of MDB Capital Holdings LLC. Public Ventures offers Go-to-Market Strategy, Market Assessments, Revenue Generation and Product Strategy for technology companies that targets the Public Sector.

CRISPRQC, Inc. provides a comprehensive crispr analytics platform that enables scientists and researchers to optimize gene editing outcomes and ensure the highest levels of quality control. The company is based in San Diego, CA. The platform is built on the company's proprietary crispr-chip technology, which allows for direct, real-time measurement of crispr activity. The company strives to empower its customers with the insights needed to push forward the life-saving cures and sustainable agricultural advances fueled by crispr editing. CRISPRQC was founded by Ross Bundy and Kiana Aran, with Ross Bundy serving as the CEO since incorporation.

L-Nutra, Inc. develops nutri-technologies that mimic the effects of fasting, to enhance the body?s natural ability to rejuvenate itself and promote longevity. The company was founded by Valter Longo and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

LunaPBC, Inc. owns and operates a genomic and medical research knowledge database. The company was founded by Bob Kain, Dawn Barry, David Lewis, Dan Lin and Michael Witz and is headquartered in Solana Beach, CA.

Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC Inc (Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC) is a venture capital subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Sanova Dermatology Management, Inc. provides skin care services. The company was founded by Adam J. Mamelak in 2011 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

HITS, Inc. is an event management company that produces hunter/jumper horse shows. The private company is based in Saugerties, NY.

Spindletop Capital Management LLC (Spindletop Capital) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2011. The firm is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

HealthTronics, Inc. provides healthcare and technology support services. The firm focuses on urologist partnership opportunities, surgical and capital equipment maintenance and anatomical pathology services. Its products portfolio include urology devices, including lithotripters and surgical treatment lasers. The company was founded by Argil J. Wheelock in 1972 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Molecular Assemblies, Inc. develops an enzymatic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) synthesis technology designed to power the next generation of DNA-based products. The firm's technology will enable the reading and writing of DNA for industries including industrial synthetic biology and precision medicine, as well as emerging applications of DNA for data information storage, nanomachines, and bio-based electronics. The company was founded by William Efcavitch and Curt Becker in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Galderma Laboratories LP develops and markets dermatology and prescription products. It also offers treatments for skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, soriasis, melasma and sunspots. Galderma Laboratories was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Fort Worth, TX.

Fulham Co., Inc. manufactures electronic ballasts and transformers. Its products include LED drivers, LED modules, LED engines, LED and fluorescent emergency lighting solutions, exit and emergency lighting, electronic HID, and induction lighting systems. The company was founded on April 8, 1994 and is headquartered in Hawthorne, CA.

Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. engages in the development of microbe for different applications. Its organisms can be used for fuels, flavorings, fragrances, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Thomas F. Knight Jr., Austin Che, Reshma Shetty, Bartholomew Canton and Jason Kelly in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is a trade association that represents various entities in the life sciences industry, including biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment companies, as well as service providers. The non-profit company is based in Wayne, PA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization unifies innovators in the state to make Pennsylvania a leader in the life sciences industry. Founded in 1989, LSPA aims to create a business and public policy environment that encourages and incentivizes the diverse life sciences economy in Pennsylvania. Christopher P. Molineaux has been the CEO of the company since 2009.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is a Hungarian edge-to-cloud platform-as-a-service company that helps organizations unlock value from all of their data, everywhere. The private company delivers unique, open and intelligent technology solutions delivered as a service – spanning cloud services, compute, high performance computing & AI, intelligent edge, software, and storage – with a consistent experience across all clouds and edges, designed to help customers develop new business models, engage in new ways, and increase operational performance. Gábor Gonda has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Latham & Watkins LLP operates as a full-service law firm or legal matters. It offers services in the areas of finance, litigation, accounting, banking, life sciences, private equity, real estate, government relations, employment law, and outsourcing. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Raines Feldman LLP is a team of highly experienced transactional and litigation attorneys from some of the nation’s biggest and most elite law firms. They left those firms to create something better. They saw a big law firm business model disconnected from clients, the community and economic reality. Slow, inefficient and uncreative. A value proposition in need of change. Working in an innovative and collaborative environment, they draw on their years of ground-breaking business transactions and high-profile litigation victories to provide creative and forceful representation. They temper exacting legal scholarship and fierce advocacy with common sense and a deep understanding of business realities. They are agile and devoted to the power of telling their story when and where it matters most. Based in Los Angeles, their practice extends nationally and internationally. They represent and advise public companies, privately held companies and individuals. Their clients are leaders in the areas of real estate, finance, entertainment, new media, fashion, technology, sports, hospitality and consumer products. Driven by uncompromising loyalty, they connect with their clients on multiple levels. They are deeply committed to their community and public service. Their lawyers serve on boards of community organizations, volunteer their time with local non-profits and political campaigns and lead bar activities. They compete at the highest levels and do it more quickly, efficiently and effectively than big law firms. Ultimately, they solve problems so their clients can succeed, prosper and thrive.

The PhRMA Foundation is an organization that provides awards and support to individuals pursuing higher education. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The organization's 2022 annual report highlights their activities and showcases their 2022 awardees.

Neutrogena Corp. manufactures and markets skin and hair care products. Its products include cleansers, acne, moisturizers, anti-aging, and cosmetics. The company was founded by Emanuel Stolaroff in 1930 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

Pier Acquisition II, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Delaware on August 14, 2008. Since inception, the Company has been engaged in organizational efforts and obtaining initial financing. The Company was formed as a vehicle to pursue a business combination and has made no efforts to identify a possible business combination. The Company is considered to be a 'blank check' company. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') defines as a development stage company.

National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. provides financial regulatory services. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United States. The American company was founded by Richard B. Jennings, Vince Means.

Schering Plough Corp. manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals, consumer and animal health care products. The firm discovers, develops, manufactures and markets advanced drug therapies. The company is headquartered in Kenilworth, NJ.