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Heartport, Inc. develops systems and procedures for heart surgery. The company's technologies allow surgeons to perform a wide range of less invasive open-chest and minimally invasive heart operations, including stopped heart and beating heart procedures. Heartport was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Redwood City, CA.

Cogo Labs, Inc. supports new companies to be profitable. It offers engineering, analytics, and design solutions. The company was founded by David Blundin and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

Fusion Coolant Systems, Inc. provides coolant and lubrication systems. It offers patented CHiP Lube systems which are most significant advance in metalworking fluids. The firm systems reduce costs while simultaneously improving worker health and eliminating a toxic waste stream. The company was founded by Steven J. Skerlos on October 13, 2009 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Meta Co. develops 3D holographic interface technology products. The firm's glasses are the first holographic, see-through display that allows users to see, create, and interact with digital objects displayed in physical space. The company was founded by Ben Sand, Meron Gribetz, and Raymond Lo in 2012 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Citizen Schools, Inc. operates after-school education programs. Its programs complement classroom learning by engaging students in hands-on learning projects led by adult volunteers and supported by a staff of professional educators. The company was founded by Eric Schwarz and Ned Rimer in 1995 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Link Ventures LLP (Link Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2006 by David B. Blundin and Rob Chaplinsky. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

6k, Inc. engages in the development, commercialization, and implementation of plasma technologies for the production of nanomaterials. Its proprietary platform, UniMelt, enables customers to tailor ceramic, metal, or composite materials to their specifications. The company was founded by Kamal Hadidi in 2014 and is headquartered in North Andover, MA.

Material Impact Management LLC (Material Impact Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2015 by Carmichael Roberts and Adam Sharkawy. The firm is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.

Vestigo Ventures LLC (Vestigo Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Mark Stephen Casady and Ian W Sheridan. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Actnano, Inc. provides nanocoatings that prevent damage and corrosion from water, oil, and dirt. The company was founded by Taymur Ahmad in 2012 and is headquartered in Boston, MA.

Folio Photonics Inc. engages in the design and development of optical data storage disc with two terabyte scale capacity. Its technology is based on a multi-layer disc produced by polymer co-extrusion, a manufacturing method used primarily for food packaging. The company was founded by Kenneth D. Singer in 2012 and is headquartered in Solon, OH.

Orbion Space Technology, Inc. develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Its manufacturing approach enables production of plasma thrusters that are required to equip the space revolution. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Allouez, MI.

NextGen Jane, Inc. operates as a diagnostic startup that focuses on developing tests based on a patented tampon collection technology. It offers Smart Tampon platform that serves as a sentinel system in women's reproductive health. The company was founded by Ridhi Tariyal and Stephen Gire in 2014 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA.

Verijet Holding Co. LLC engages in the provision of airline and airport services. The company is headquartered in Boca Raton, FL.

Lynq Technologies, Inc. provides the distance and direction to people in crowds, remote areas, festivals or anywhere under the open sky. The company was founded by Dave Shor, Matthew Misbin, and Jonathan Murray and is headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Nohbo LLC provides personal care It offers shampoo and body wash drops. The company was founded by Benjamin Stern on February 18, 2016 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

Brelyon, Inc. engages in development of virtual reality display technology. The company is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

TEDxBoston is an American event management company. The private company was founded by John Werner and he has been the CEO since incorporation.

Soft Robotics, Inc. designs and builds soft robotic automation systems that can grasp and manipulate items of varying size, shape and weight with a single device. It also offers an ecosystem of robots, control systems, data and machine learning to enable the workplace of the future. The company was founded by Carmichael S. Roberts, Jr., Mitchell R. Zakin and George M. Whitesides in 2013 and is headquartered in Bedford, MA.