Michael Sousa

Medibuy.com, Inc. operates an on-line medical marketplace for the purchase and sale of medical and non-medical products and services

Safer Sleep LLC provides anesthesia safety and record automation solution for hospitals & ambulatory surgical facilities. The company is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Urgent Team Holdings, Inc. owns and operates a regional network of urgent care facilities. The firm offers various services to companies and employers including occupational health and workers' compensation services, drug/alcohol screening and urinalysis, and physical exams such as pre-employment and new hire, DOT physical exams, return-to-work clearance, physical capabilities assessment, and OSHA respiratory physical exams and wellness care services. It has offices in Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. The company was founded by Kevin Cross in 2011 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

KPMG LLP engages in the provision of audit, tax, and advisory services. It serves the banking and capital markets, building, construction and real estate, consumer and retail, energy, natural resources and chemicals, financial services, government and public sector, healthcare and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, insurance, media and entertainment, private equity, technology, telecommunications, and venture capital industries. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Publishes health information for physicians, nurses, specialized clinicians and students. The company publishes the information in print format (textbooks, journals) as well as electronic formats (CD-ROM, Internet, and intranets). The company was founded in 1890 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA.

Bass, Berry & Sims Plc is a law firm with over 280 attorneys representing various publicly traded companies and Fortune 500 businesses. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. The firm has been involved in significant litigation matters, investigations, and business transactions in the United States. Bass, Berry & Sims is dedicated to guiding clients through complex legal matters and delivering value, advantage, and results. The company was founded by F. M. Bass, Frank Berry, and Cecil Sims. Todd Rolapp has been the CEO of the company since 2013.

empactHealth.com originated from its founders' constant confrontation with the inefficiencies and inadequate information within the healthcare supply chain. The lack of timely, accurate information and the inability to easily communicate creates excessive procurement overhead costs. empactHealth.com positively impacts the supply chain-related processes of buyers and suppliers by integrating empactBuy and empactSupply into their respective businesses, thus enabling efficient, cost effective e-commerce via its empactMarketplace for healthcare. empactHealth.com President and CEO J. Edward Pearson leads a management team with significant experience in the healthcare information technology, supply chain, and cost management arenas. empactHealth.com provides cost savings for both buyers (hospitals, hospital systems, physicians groups, and other providers) and for suppliers and manufacturers of medical and non-medical supplies and equipment.

American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021.

American Heart Association, Inc. operates a voluntary health organization funded by private contributions. The organization offers services for coronary heart diseases and strokes, high blood cholesterol & physical inactivity, obesity, and diabetes. The company was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

The T.J. Martell Foundation is a non-profit company that provides fund raising services through voluntary music campaigns for cancer research organizations. The company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by Antony Martell. The CEO is Peter C. Quinn.

AGA Medical Corp. manufactures medical devices used to treat structural heart defects and abnormal blood vessels. Its AMPLATZER products help improve patient outcomes, reduce length of hospital stay, and accelerate patient recovery times. The company was founded by Kurt Amplatz and Franck L. Gougeon on July 12, 1995 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee brings people and causes together to help ensure both the stewardship of donor funds and the investment of grants in the 40 counties of Middle Tennessee that they serve. The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee provides ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and companies to contribute to the community, now and for all time

Consensus Point, Inc. provides prediction market research, analytics, and software services. Its solutions include Huunu for Research, which enables market research companies to tap into established panels to determine market preferences; Huunu for Media that offers media companies a way to engage with the user communities; and Huunu for Enterprise and Government, which provides consulting firms and enterprises. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Women Corporate Directors is a membership organization of women directors of public and large private companies. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Italy. The company was founded by Mary Beth Vitale, Véronique Morali, Linda Eskind Rebrovick, Deborah A. Peacock, and Darcy A. Howe. The CEO is Susan C. Keating.

The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA) is the state professional organization for certified public accountants. The society's membership is comprised of members in industry, government, business, education and public accounting. It acts on behalf of its members and provides support, enabling its members to perform quality professional services while serving the public interest. The company was founded in 1924 and is located in Brentwood, TN.

The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce conducted extensive market research on the music industry, surveying over 2,500 people and conducting 3 focus groups. The 10-county Nashville economic market has a population of 1.9 million and is the largest metropolitan area within a five-state region. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN and has subsidiaries in the United States. The Chamber is a nonprofit business federation focused on facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. The region is known for its creativity, growth, and business opportunities, and is home to risk takers. The CEO of the company is Ralph Schulz.

Nashville Entrepreneur Center is a non-profit organization that serves as the center for entrepreneurship in Nashville, TN. The private company supports entrepreneurs from all backgrounds and industries by connecting them to critical resources and championing their desire to change the world. The company was founded in 2010 by business leaders who wanted to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and to celebrate the spirit and tenacity of the entrepreneurial community. Sam Davidson has been the CEO of the company since 2023.

The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center engages in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN.

Pencil Foundation provides community resources to Nashville public schools to help young people achieve academic success and prepare for life. The company was founded by Sue Spickard in 1982 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

United Way of Metropolitan Nashville, Inc. enages in the provision of solutions for health, financial stability, and health. The company was founded on May 21, 1954 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN.

Claritas Capital LLC (Claritas Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2002 by John Chadwick and Don McLemore. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.