Michael J. Schurr

Platypus Technologies LLC specializes in providing services for the design and fabrication of biosensors and chemical sensors. The private company is based in Madison, WI, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company offers photolithography, wet etching, and metal lift-off services for the fabrication of sensors, biosensors, and microfluidics. The company's Oris™ Pro Cell Migration Assays are ideal for High-Throughput Screening, Drug Discovery, Wound Healing, or Cancer Studies. Platypus Technologies has partnered with GWC to deliver high-quality sensor chips for surface plasmon resonance. The company also offers dicing services for silicon wafers and glass panels. The company was founded in 2000 by Nick Abbott, and the CEO is Marco Bedolla.

Lucid Design Group, Inc. provides a platform for tracking energy, water, and gas consumption. Its product BuildingOS aggregates data from building automation systems, sub-meters, lighting and plug load controls, on-site generation systems, demand response providers, and electric and gas utilities to provide a comprehensive picture of buildings' performance. The firm's solutions include resource optimization, compliance reporting, occupant engagement, finance and planning and portfolio management. The company was founded by John Edmund Petersen, Michael Edward Murray, Gavin Matthew Platt and Vladislav Kantchev Shunturov in 2004 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Rowheels, Inc. provides products that improve the propulsion efficiency of a manual wheelchair. The firm develops manual wheelchair wheels using gears that are configured to allow the wheels to rotate counter to the hand rim. The company was founded by Rimas P. Buinevicius and Salim Nasser in 2011 and is headquartered in Fitchburg, WI.

PegEx, Inc. provides waste management services. It offers a turnkey solution to generators, haulers and disposal sites. The firm’s services include hazardous waste generation and transportation, recycling, and treatment and disposal. The company is headquartered in Fitchburg, WI.

Wisc Partners LLC (WISC Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013. The firm is headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin.

Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (GS&Co.) is a securities brokerage firm headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1927, the firm is a subsidiary of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). GS&Co. provides services to help hedge funds manage risk, monitor portfolios, maintain liquidity and build their businesses. They offer clients access to global equity and derivatives markets, as well as foreign exchange, commodities, European Lefts, rates and credit across the Americas, Europe and Asia. The firm proactively monitors capital markets, searching for pockets of liquidity and news that may require changes to those strategies. Integration with the Goldman Sachs network gives clients access to the firm's sectored block trades and their insights into price discovery. Their electronic trading program provides clients with tools to manage their trades from pre-trade analytics to post-trade analysis.

Part of Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc., Milestone Capital Management is a company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in Yonkers, NY. The company was founded by Jeffrey R. Hanson.

Part of Actian Corp., FastObjects, Inc. is a company that provides database management services. The company is based in San Rafael, CA. FastObjects was acquired by Versant Corp. on July 06, 2004.

Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.

Part of The National Academies of Science, the National Academy of Engineering operates as a professional membership organization. The company is based in Washington.

The American Association for the Advancement of Science provides science related journal, program, and education services. The firm also promotes the responsible use of science in public policy. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is an organization that represents over 95,000 members and works to protect, promote, and advance the needs of all veterinarians and those they serve. The AVMA is based in Schaumburg, IL, and Janet Donlin has been the CEO of the private company since 2016. The AVMA provides a variety of resources and tools to help veterinarians run a more efficient and successful practice, including practical tools for day-to-day operations, HR management, and business calculators. The organization also partners with state veterinary associations to advocate for animal health, animal welfare, and the advancement of the veterinary profession.

Sybase 365 LLC provides mobile messaging and mobile commerce services. It delivers mobile messaging interoperability to the management and distribution of mobile content. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Dublin, CA.

The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD.

The Douglas Stewart Co. Inc. engages in the distribution of education software, and supplies. Its product include batteries; calculators; digital cameras; telephone and cell phone accessories; computer accessories; computer hardware; office supplies; and writing instruments. The company was founded by Douglas Stewart in 1950 and is headquartered in Madison, WI.

WISC Partners Sidecar Fund I LLC is based in Madison, WI. WISC Partners Sidecar Fund I LLC functions as a private equity fund.

Microcures, Inc. offers therapeutic platform for precisely controlling the movement of cells. The company was founded by David Sharp and Derek Proudian and is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA.

WISC Partners Sidecar Fund II LLC is based in Madison, WI. WISC Partners Sidecar Fund II LLC functions as a private equity fund.

Merit CRO, Inc. provides proprietary software solutions and integrated clinical trial services. The American company was founded by Ronald Peter Danis, Yijun Huang. Yijun Huang has been the CEO since incorporation.