Francis X. Knott

KoolSpan, Inc. develops hardware-based encryption and security applications. It protects data and voice communications over network-connected devices and the foundation for KoolSpan encryption is TrustChip, a hardware-based security platform delivered through a secure microSD processor. The company was founded by Jeffrey Mose, Rick Gutowski and Anthony C. Fascenda in 2003 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.

PathSensors, Inc. operates as a biotechnology and environmental testing company. It develops a suite of mobile bio-detection technologies that can detect anthrax, ricin, Ebola, salmonella, phytophthora, and ralstonia. Its products include BioFlash, MailGuard, Zephyr, and Navigator. The company was founded by Theodore J. Olsen in 2009 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.

eAgents, Inc. provides daily information and entertainment e-mail services. The company was founded by Charlie Fink in 1999 and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Nurad Technologies, Inc. designs and develops antennas and radomes for electronic warfare, communication, navigation and identification applications. The company was founded on March 16, 1992 and is head quartered in Baltimore, MD.

Part of Gen Digital Inc., Platform Logic Inc is a company that develops systems that protect hosts. The company is based in Glenwood, MD. Platform Logic was acquired by Gen Digital Inc. on December 10, 2004 for $30.34 million.

ICAT Logistics, Inc. provides freight forwarding and logistics services. Its services include asset management, asset recovery, and technology services. The company offers services to the commercial and governmental organizations. ICAT Logistics was founded by Richard L. Campbell in 1993 and is headquartered in Elkridge, MD.

The Greater Baltimore Committee is an organization focused on advancing the economic and civic progress of the Baltimore region. The Greater Baltimore Committee is based in Baltimore, MD. The non-profit company has recently released a multi-year agenda to develop a ten-year economic strategy, build consensus for the region's economic future, and amplify the region's dynamic assets. The company also aims to advance Baltimore's transit future campaign and better connect communities through major infrastructure investments. The organization partners with economic, community, and development leaders to ensure strategic investments in the region are successful. Mark Anthony Thomas has been the CEO of the company since 2022.

Evergreen Advisors LLC (Maryland) engages as a investment bank and corporate advisory firm. Its services include sell side representation, capital raising, buy side representation, corporate finance, location strategies, and valuation services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Harkins Builders, Inc. is an American construction management company that specializes in multifamily, commercial, and government building projects. The private company offers customized services, such as a unique preconstruction offering, that exceed industry standards.

Up To Date Laundry, Inc. provides laundry and linen services to healthcare facilities. Its products include lab coats and scrubs. The firm provides textile solutions via customized rental programs, laundry services and textile fulfillment. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD.

Hi-Tech Fasteners, Inc. distributes engineered fastener, electronic hardware components. It offers products PEM/ Penn engineering, Southco, Heli-Coil, Accuride and Richco. The firm Fasteners also distributes fasteners, tools, and general hardware to industrial MROs, construction OEMs and contractors and is an authorized stocking distributor for several key manufacturers serving these markets. The company is headquartered in Frederick, MD

BrandClik provides in-text advertising services. Its clients include online newspapers, blogs, websites and advertisers. The company was founded by Joshua Konowe and Lowell Perry and is headquartered in Reston, VA.

MetaSource LLC provides business process outsourcing and workflow solutions services. It offers content ingestion, content capture and data entry, process workflow and decisioning, reconciliation and auditing, compliance services, and call center and customer experience. The company was founded by Orie Santillo in 2007 and is headquartered in Draper, UT.

Motionsoft, Inc. develops enterprise management software solutions. It offers mosoclub, moso enterprise, and billing or payment processing. The firm serves the gym and health clubs, hospital wellness center, and corporate fitness center. The company was founded by Ali Noshirvani and Hossein Noshirvani in 2004 and is headquartered in Rockville, MD.

The Howard County Economic Development Authority is located in Columbia, MD. The non-profit company offers a central location with easy access to transportation options, leading military institutions, and government agencies. The company is committed to keeping their stakeholders informed of news and events of interest locally or throughout the region. Howard County is home to over 9,900 businesses of all sizes, from corporate headquarters to start-ups. The company helps businesses start, grow, and relocate. Janice M. Posey has been the CEO of the company since 2011.

NextGen Venture Partners LLC (NextGen Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm, a subsidiary of Brown Advisory Inc, founded in 2011 by Daniel Mindus and Grant Allen. The firm is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland.

The CEO Club of Baltimore operates as a non profit organization. It provides a forum to educate executives of small, mid-size and larger companies. The company was founded by Douglas A. Strouse and is headquartered in Cockeysville, MD.

Folr Pte Ltd. provides location tracking applications. Its mobile application, installed on an iOS or Android device, unobtrusively updates a business administrator on asset location using a combination of Wi-Fi, GPS and cell tower triangulation. It has features that make it easy to use and with enough depth to gather a lot of information from anyone using the tool and privacy parameters ensure staff is only tracked during specified work hours. The company was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Singapore.

Nava Health MD, Inc. is a vertically integrated, tech-enabled integrative healthcare practice company. It provides traditional, functional, holistic, and regenerative medicine services to its clients through an integrative healthcare model. Its innovative medical practice uses a data-driven, personalized approach to optimize health and increase longevity. The company was founded by Bernaldo J. Dancel in 2012 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD.

Silent Circle LLC provides enterprise-scale secure mobile communications solutions. Its product family comprises: Silent Phone, a secure calling and messaging application; Blackphone, a hardened, secure handset; Silent World, a secure way to communicate globally outside of the Silent Phone network; and Silent Manager, a web-based administrative console for managing users. The company was founded by Michael Janke, Phil Zimmermann and Jonathan Callas and is headquartered in Fairfax, VA.

Attila Security, Inc. operates as IT security firm offering secure mobile communications solutions. It offers secure data at the edge products. The firm also provides supply chain compromise, surveillance camera backdoors and gosilent whitepaper services. Attila Security was founded by Gregg Simth and Vesh Bhatt and is headquartered in Fulton, MD.

BRH International, Inc. sells a premium monthly subscription box of packaged goods that target smoking and cannabis enthusiasts. Its products include bongs, dab rings, dab tools, glass pipes, smoking accessories and vaporizers. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY.

Maryland Development Center LLC engages in research and development of physical, engineering, and life sciences. The company is based in Baltimore, MD. The company was founded by Gilmer L. Blankenship. Gilmer L. Blankenship has been the CEO since incorporation.

Chesapeake Emerging Opportunities Management LLC (Chesapeake Emerging Opportunities Management) is an angel investment firm founded in 2001 by Richard A Kohr. The firm is headquartered in Columbia, Maryland.