Eric D. Hedlund

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

GridEdge Networks, Inc. operates as a holding company which develops and sells grid protection and communications systems to electric utilities and independent power producers. Its GridEdge Networks sells Distributed Generation Transfer Trip Protection (DG-TTP) products and services to electric utilities and independent power producers for a variety of distributed generation applications including solar, wind, biogas and energy storage. The company was founded by David Diamond and Philip G. Hunt in June 2001 and is headquartered in Westford, MA.

Metrobility Optical Systems, Inc. manufactures copper-to-fiber media converters and other networking equipment. Its products include line cards, transceivers, modular chassis and management software. The company was founded in 1981 and is located in Merrimack, NH.

Alumni Ventures Group LLC (Alumni Ventures) is an independent venture capital firm founded by Michael Collins in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Management Sciences for Health, Inc. provides healthcare services. The company was founded by Ronald O’Connor in 1971 and is headquartered in Medford, MA.

Converged Access, Inc. provides WAN and VoIP optimization solutions. Its solutions are available from Converged Access channel partners and OEM partners. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Littleton, MA.