Michael D. Odell

Advanced Diamond Technologies, Inc. develops thin films of ultrananocrystalline diamond technology. The firm develops and applies diamond films for electronic, mechanical, industrial and biomedical applications. Its products include UNCD Wafers, UNCD Components, Diamonox Cells, UNCD Probes and UNCD Sensor Substrates. The company was founded by Neil D. Kane, John Carlisle and Orlando Auciello in December 2003 and is headquartered in Romeoville, IL.

TaskRabbit, Inc. operates as an online and mobile marketplace that matches freelance labor with local demand, allowing consumers to find immediate help with everyday tasks, including cleaning, moving, delivery and handyman work. The company was founded by Leah Busque and Kevin Busque in 2008 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Aventura HQ, Inc. provides awareness computing for the healthcare industry. It offers desktop architecture solution for virtual desktops catering and improves the workflow of doctors and nurses by providing the information they need, when and where they need it. The company was founded by Joseph Jaudon and Jon Cooper in 2007 and is headquartered in Ellijay, GA.

Getable, Inc. operates a free app for contractors to procure, manage, and pay for equipment rentals. Its mobile and desktop apps allow customer to manage rented equipment across all projects. The firm procures generators, air compressors, and scissor lifts to excavators, dozers, and skip loaders. The company was founded by Timothy John Hyer, Ludo Goarin and Kevin Halter in 2011 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

Pillar Data Systems, Inc. develops network storage systems. It develops midrange and enterprise network storage systems by incorporating both network-attached storage (NAS) and storage area network (SAN) functionality. The company was founded in July, 2001 by Michael Lee Workman and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Sun Phocus Technologies LLC improves the cost-effectiveness, efficiency, and aesthetics of building-integrated solar power systems. Its product Holon technology solar concentrator allows windows, skylights, and glass curtain walls to collect solar radiation and generate electricity. The company was founded by Said Al-Hallaj in 2005 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

GrubHub Holdings, Inc. engages in the development and operation of online and mobile platforms for restaurant pick-up and delivery orders. Its technology allows diners to order directly from takeout restaurants. The company was founded by Matthew M. Maloney in 2004 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

US Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Tech designs educational programs in science and technology. The firm designs accessible and innovative programs that motivate young people to pursue education; and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math, while building self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills. The company was founded by Dean Kamen in 1989 and is headquartered in Manchester, NH.

Roberson and Associates LLC, provides technology and management consulting services. It serves government and commercial customers in the areas of Radio Frequency spectrum management, radio frequency measurements and analysis, and technology management. The company was founded in 2008 by Dennis A. Roberson and is headquartered in Wheaton, IL.

PVPower, Inc. distributes solar energy products. It offers solar components which include panels and modules, thin film, inverters, micro inverters, roof racking and tacking mounts. The company also provides batteries, enclosures, combiner boxes, charge controllers, monitors and meters, wire and connectors, PV system design, layout diagrams and custom engineering services. PVPower was founded by Timothy Carroll, Nick Yecke and Matt Spiegel in 2010 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Part of The Crawford Group, Inc. (Missouri), IGO CarSharing is a car rental company that provides car rental services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. IGO CarSharing was acquired by Enterprise Holdings, Inc. from Center for Neighborhood Technology on June 06, 2013.

Impact Engine, Inc. provides advertisement services. Its services include media group dashboard, sales tools, Ad production, Ad optimization, reporting and Ad servers. The company was founded by Bryan Depew and Neil Greer in 2008 and is headquartered in Del Mar, CA.

S2G Ventures LLC (S2G Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Victor E. Friedberg. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

ThinkCERCA.com, Inc. personalizes literacy platform for english language arts, science, and social studies. It offers solutions such as literacy across subjects, close reading and academic writing, and differentiation. The company was founded by Eileen Murphy Buckley, Abby Ross and Ten Hung Chu in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Kuli Kuli, Inc. supplies moringa for the welfare of women in Africa. The firm’s moringa brands provide iron, calcium, vitamins, antioxidants and protein with all nine essential amino acids. It offers Moringa Superfood Bars, Pure Moringa Powder, Energizing Moringa Herbal Tea and Moringa Green Energy shots. The company was founded by Jordan Moncharmont, Lisa Curtis, Valerie Popelka and Anne Tsuei in 2014 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Once Upon A Farm PBC manufactures baby, toddler and kids nutrition food products. It offers fruits, vegetables and superfood blends that are specifically customized for children. The company was founded by John M. Foraker, Jennifer Garner, Curtis Cassandra and Ari Raz in 2015 and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA.

Ataraxis Biosciences, Inc. manufactures and distributes food testing devices. The company was founded on April 9, 2015 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Gesture LLC develops mobile fundraising technology to charities, schools, and other non-profit organizations that helps streamline fundraising initiatives throughout the year. It offers mobile bidding, ticket sales, real-time dashboard, auction software, and direct donations. The company was founded by James Alvarez in 2011 and is headquartered in Westmont, IL.

entigenlogic LLC engages in technology industry services. The company is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL.

Atomo Coffee, Inc. produces a ground coffee containing no coffee beans. The company was founded by Andy Kleitsch and Jarret Stopforth in 2018 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

Shiru, Inc. operates as a food technology company that develops proteins for food. The company was founded by Jasmin Hume in June 2019 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.