Benjamin M. Collier

Leica Microsystems NC, Inc. develops in vivo optical imaging systems for biomedical applications. It offers Envisu S4410 SDOCT for Contact Lens Metrology, Envisu C-Class SDOIS, and Envisu R-Class SDOIS. The systems enable real-time non-invasive imaging of internal tissue microstructure, advancing critical applications in drug development, genetics research, tissue engineering, and medical vision. The company was founded by Joseph A. Izatt and Eric L. Buckland on August 17, 2004 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

Piedmont Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops animal veterinary pharmaceutical products. It also focuses on human and animal health therapeutics. The firm out-licenses domestic and worldwide product marketing rights to strategically-pharmaceutical partners. The company was founded by Roland H. Johnson in 2001 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

Kare Partners LLC provides therapeutic rehabilitation and other ancillary services for the healthcare sector. The private company is based in Gastonia, NC. The CEO of the company is Adi Khindaria.

Blue Sentry, Inc. provides migration assistance and managed services. It specializes in Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services cloud. The company was founded by Chad Prosser, Kenneth N. Johnson, and Lee Hylton and is headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Part of EssilorLuxottica SA, Southern Optical Co. is a company that manufactures ophthalmic lenses. The company is based in Greensboro, NC. Southern Optical was acquired by Essilor of America, Inc. on April 01, 1996.

Precision Fabrics Group, Inc. manufactures, provides and markets woven and non-woven fabrics which include airbags, parachutes, filtration and medical. The company was founded by Lanty L. Smith in 1988 and is headquartered in Greensboro, NC.

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.

Essilor Laboratories Of America, Inc. manufactures ophthalmic lenses. The company is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Piedmont Angel Network (Piedmont Angel Network) is a venture capital firm founded in 2001. The firm is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.