Al Burdulis

Perclose, based in Menlo Park, Calif., designs, manufactures and markets less invasive medical devices that automate the surgical closure or connection of blood vessels.

Menlo Care is a company with materials, science, and manufacturing know-how transferred from Raychem Corporation, started in 1985 to develop 'low trauma,' high-performance catheters that are less harmful to patients' veins and can be left in place for longer periods of time. Menlo Care was acquired by Johnson & Johnson in 1995

Kinamed, Inc. designs and manufactures implantable and instruments for orthopedics and neurosurgery. The firm manufactures orthopedic total joint replacements, and implantable neurosurgery devices, the CarboJet, and surgical instruments. It provides OEM device industry services in the engineering, product design, manufacturing, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, and sterile packaging. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Camarillo, CA.

Encore, Inc. develops utility, entertainment, education and productivity software. The company was founded by Michael Bell and Michael Wegmann in October, 1994 and is headquartered in El Segundo, CA.

Spinal Modulation, Inc. engages in the development of spinal cord stimulator systems for the treatment of chronic intractable pain. It offers Spinal Modulation Axium neurostimulator system, which is an intraspinal neuromodulation therapy that stimulates the dorsal root ganglion to provide pain management. The company was founded by Mir A. Imran and Daniel H. Kim in 2004 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.