Connecticut Innovation Summit Program - 2014

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The Connecticut Technology Council, in partnership with the
Angel Investor Forum, Crossroads Venture Group, and CURE,
is proud to present this year’s 2014 Connecticut Innovation
Summit. Each year this event brings together the state’s most
innovative new startups and emerging growth companies along
with funding sources, investors, and other resources.
We applaud these 87 “Tech Companies To Watch” and
recognize their potential for growth and success. We are
excited to once again gather the entrepreneurial community
for a day networking and celebration.
We encourage all attendees to visit the companies during
the Company Expo to learn more about their products,
services and technologies.
Mentor Meetings
One representative from each of the “Tech Companies To Watch”
meets one-on-one with experts of their choosing. Mentors are
chosen for their expertise, experience and passion for the next
generation of entrepreneurs.
Innovation Summit Funding Fair
One of the key features at the Connecticut Innovation Summit is the
Funding Fair, where angels, VCs, investment bankers, lenders, family
offices, private investors , and other resources are on-hand to offer
individual guidance and advice to attendees.
Angel Investor Forum
Experience Collaborative Capital
CURE Connecting Connecticut's Science Community

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Event Schedule
9:00 am u Registration Opens
9:00 am – 9:45 am u Mentor Breakfast (mentors only)
9:00 am – 10:00 am u Incubator Showcase
10:00 am – 2:00 pm u Company Expo
10:00 am – 12:00 pm u Pitch Fest
10:00 am – 1:00 pm u Mentor Meetings (mentors and TCTW only)
11:30 am – 1:30 pm u Lunch
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm u Funding Fair
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm u Awards Program
Innovation Summit Awards Judging Committee
Donna Brooks
Partner, Shipman & Goodwin
Oni Chukwu
CEO, etouches
Tom Gerson
Program Manager, University of Connecticut
Paul Hermes
Entrepreneur in Residence, Covidien
Cathy Intravia
Partner, Shipman & Goodwin
Chris Kalish
President, IP Factory
Kathleen Krolak
Director of Business Development &
Marketing, EDC New Haven
Brenda Lewis
Prinicipal, Transactions Marketing, Inc.
Steve Mackenzie
Executive Director, SECTER
Dave Menard
Partner, Murtha Cullina
Frank Milone
Partner, Fiondella, Milone & LaSaracina
Dudley Molina
President & CEO, ePath Learning
Cliff Neal
Project Manager, Pfizer
Stacie Ropka
Counsel, Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider
Doug Roth
Director, Investments, Connecticut Innovations
Hitesh Shah
Vice President, Enhanced Capital
Bill Sheehan
IT Consultant, SECTER
James Standish
Assistant Vice President, The Hartford
Gabe Stern
Director of Planning, CMEEC
Stewart Tosh
Vice President, First Niagara
Ed von Stein
President, Technology for Connecticut, Inc.
Dan Wagner
Managing Director, Investments,
Connecticut Innovations
Dave Wurzer
Executive Vice President, Connecticut Innovations

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Mentors
David Andrews
Founder and Chairman of
Datalytics Technologies
Entrepreneurship, Financial, Marketing
Keith Blackwell
President of League United Inc.
Entrepreneurship, Financial, Marketing
Michael Blanco
CEO of Resolute Partners
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales
Michael Boccardi
President & CEO of Cervalis
Entrepreneurship, Technical
James Boyle
Director at the Yale
Entrepreneurial Institute (YEI)
Entrepreneurship, Financial, Technical
Devon Brady
Senior Manager at Ernst & Young
Entrepreneurship, Financial
Bruce Carlson
President & CEO of the Connecticut
Technology Council
Entrepreneurship, Financial
Venard Chanski
Senior Partner with Hobson Associates
Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Other
Jeffrey Cohen
CEO of ImageWorks
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales
Kate Emery
CEO and President of The Walker Group
Entrepreneurship, Human Resources,
Marketing, Technical
Rob Friedland
President and CEO of Proton OnSite
Entrepreneurship
Susan Froshauer
CEO of Cure
Entrepreneurship, Technical, Other
Ned Gannon
CEO of eBrevia, Inc.
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales
Josh Geballe
CEO of Core Informatics
Entrepreneurship, Financial,
Human Resources, Marketing, Sales
Andrew Gibson
CEO of AeroCision
Entrepreneurship, Financial,
Human Resources, Marketing
Cindi Gondek
Principal and CFO of ACT Group
Entrepreneurship, Financial
Andy Greenawalt
CEO and Founder of Continuity Control
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Technical
Guy Hatch
Former CEO of On Site Gas Systems
Entrepreneurship
Jenefeness Houston
Business Advisor at UConn’s SBDC
Entrepreneurship, Financial, Human
Resources, Marketing, Sales, Technical
Don Logan
Managing Partner at
Next Level Growth
Entrepreneurship, Financial, Sales, Other
David Menard
Partner at Murtha Cullina
Entrepreneurship, Legal, Other
Nancy Motola
Principal Consultant at Pharma
Regulatory Connection
Entrepreneurship, Technical, Other
Tom Patton
President and CEO of
CAS Medical Systems
Entrepreneurship
Harry Penner, Jr.
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of
Harry Penner New Haven Pharmaceuticals
Entrepreneurship
Ron Perine
Partner & President of Mintz + Hoke
Entrepreneurship
Mike Roer
President of the
Entrepreneurship Foundation
Entrepreneurship, Financial
David Salinas
CEO of Digital Surgeons
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales
Bruce Seymour
Managing Director of MEA Mobile
Entrepreneurship
Oleg Shikhman
Founder of Bridge Innovations
Entrepreneurship, Technical
Erika Smith
Deputy Director at Yale
Entrepreneurial Institute
Entrepreneurship
Milt Stretton
President and COO of Sonalysts
Entrepreneurship, Human Resources,
Marketing, Technical
Eleanor Tandler
Co-Founder and CEO of
NovaTract Surgical Inc.
Entrepreneurship
Jacqueline Torcellini
International Trade Specialist for the
Connecticut Small Business
Development Center (SBDC)
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Other
Tammy Warner
Business Advisor for Connecticut Small
Business Development Center (SBDC)
Entrepreneurship
Denise Whitford
Business Development
Coordinator Company
Entrepreneurship, Financial,
Human Resources, Marketing, Sales
Gerard Wissing
Partner at Dilworth IP
Legal
Ira Yellen
President and CEO of First
Experience Communications
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Sales
Stephen Young
Principal at AMG Analytics
Entrepreneurship, Financial,
Legal, Technical
Peyman Zamani
CEO of Logicbroker
Entrepreneurship, Sales, Technical

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Funding Fair Exhibiting Investors
AMG Capital Advisors
amgcapitaladvisors.com
AMG Capital Advisors, LLC is a multifaceted private equity
merchant bank based in southern CT providing business
advisory and investment services to high growth companies
in the northeast.
Angel Investor Forum
Experience Collaborative Capital
Angel Investor Forum
angelinvestorforum.com
The Angel Investor Forum (AIF) is the largest group of
angel investors in the state of Connecticut. Started in
2004, AIF meets monthly to evaluate companies. Members
invest individually in companies and have also pooled
together a fund that invests in larger amounts.
Boston Millennia Partners
amgcapitaladvisors.com
Boston Millennia Partners provides private equity
financing to high growth companies in the healthcare
and life sciences industry. Our team brings over one
hundred years of combined private equity experience
to the investment process.
Canaan Partners
canaan.com
Canaan Partners is a global venture capital firm that invests
in entrepreneurs with visionary ideas. With $3.4 billion
under management and over 150 exits to date, Canaan has
funded some of the world’s leading technology companies.
Connecticut Innovations
ctinnovations.com
CI is the leading source of financing and ongoing support
for Connecticut’s innovative, growing companies. With the
addition of our Small Business Innovation Team in 2009 and
our merger with the Connecticut Development Authority—
the state’s lender—in 2012, CI now proudly serves great
Connecticut companies, no matter what stage of growth
they’re in.
Elm Street Ventures
elmvc.com
Elm Street Ventures is a seed and early stage venture fund
based in New Haven, CT. Elm Street Ventures invests in life
sciences, green technology, information technology, and
other sectors.
Enhanced Capital Partners
enhancedcapital.com
Enhanced Capital is a small business investment firm
focused on established lower middle market companies.
Enhanced Capital invests in growing businesses often
overlooked by traditional sources of capital due to
location or size.
Golden Seeds
goldenseeds.com
One of the nation’s most active early-stage investment firms,
Golden Seeds is focused on the vibrant opportunities of
women-led businesses. Since 2005, Golden Seeds’ members
– today over 275 strong – along with its venture funds, have
invested over $70 million in more than 65 exciting women-led
enterprises…and counting.

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Ironwood Capital
ironwoodcapital.com
Ironwood Capital is a Connecticut-based private equity
firm that provides non-control growth capital to middle
market companies. With over 25 years of experience and
$500 million of assets under management, Ironwood takes a
simple, straightforward approach.
LaunchCapital
launch-capital.com
LaunchCapital was founded in January 2008 with a mission
to help entrepreneurs gain quick access to seed capital
and mentorship. With investments in over 100 companies,
LaunchCapital has a core focus in technology, consumer
and medical businesses.
Liquid Capital Partners
liquidcapitalpartners.com
Liquid Capital Partners is a Non-Bank Lender, providing
working capital to B2B businesses. Capabilities include
Account Receivable financing, Purchase Order financing,
providing trade terms with suppliers, Equipment Leasing.
It services small and middle market businesses.
Long River Ventures
longriverventures.com
The Long River team has sat on both sides of the table;
as founders/CEO’s of venture-backed start-ups, as well
as investors. As entrepreneurs, they have launched and
operated over a dozen companies, collectively raising
more than $170 million in venture capital.
Simon Venture Group
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Simon Venture Group (SVG), the venture capital arm of
Simon, focuses on investing in the future innovation
of retail, both in-store and online, to enhance the
shopping experience.
Stonehenge
Growth Capital
stonehengegrowthcapital.com
Stonehenge Growth Capital, LLC (“SGC”) manages the
venture capital, private equity and mezzanine investment
activities of Stonehenge Capital Company, LLC (“SCC”).
University of
Connecticut Technology
Commercialization Partners
Through the Technology Commercialization Partners (TCP),
the University of Connecticut manages an Accelerator Fund
for innovative proof of concept and prototype projects from
the University faculty, staff and student body.
Vital Venture Capital
vitalvc.com
Vital Venture Capital primarily invests in non-therapeutic
life science companies and enterprise software firms,
generally investing between $500,000 – $5,000,000 in each
portfolio company over 2-3 financing rounds. Vital invests
in seed and later-stage companies.

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109 Design
ceid.yale.edu/grid-portfolio/109-design
Technology providing feedback on brace wear
for scoliosis patients
Act!vate Brain & Body
activatebrainandbody.com
Science-based brain and body fitness
for people above age 45
Aria Neurosciences Inc
arianeurosciences.com
Dedicated to developing and commercializing
novel disease modification
ARKAY Therapeutics Inc
arkaytherapeutics.com
Developing drugs to treat
Type II Diabetes and Prediabetes
Bioarray Therapeutics, Inc.
bioarray.us
Customized treatments to cure
breast cancer the first time
Body Biolytics
bodybiolytics.com
Activity monitoring software for
sport/fitness and health markets
Dura Biotech
durabiotech.com
Cardiovascular medical devices with
computer modeling capabilities
CaroGen Corporation
carogencorp.com
Vaccines for treatment and prevention
of debilitating diseases
Elidah
elidah.com
Non-invasive treatment for female
stress urinary incontinence
GestVision, Inc.
GestVision.com
Safer pregnancy insights with
diagnostics for preeclampsia
ImStem Biotechnology, Inc.
imstem.com
Stem Cell therapeutic product development
Intensity Therapeutics, Inc.
intensitytherapeutics.com
Developing a novel approach to in-situ chemo
Life Sciences

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LambdaVision Incorporated
lambdavision.com
Retinal implant to restore vision to
those with macular degeneration
MicroNaiad
Instruments and consumables for life
science & drug discovery
Nurse Born Products
nurseborn.com
Promotes products designed, invented
and created by nurses
Nature’s Fingerprint LLC
naturesfingerprint.com
Biopharmaceutical products via
natural stable-isotopic tracers
NovaTract Surgical, Inc.
novatract.com
Innovative laparoscopic medical
devices for surgeons
Presymtec Medical
presymtecmedical.com
Medical device services for
early detection of infections
SurgiQuest
SurgiQuest.com
Development of a radically different
laparoscopic trocar device
SecLingua
seclingua.com
Medical device connectivity solutions
Woven Orthopedic Technologies
WovenOrthopedics.com
Smart engineered materials &
methodologies to improve patient care
ZetrOZ
Zetroz.com
Therapeutic ultrasound for long
duration treatment of pain

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Software
API Wizard
The Oracle EBS Productivity Suite
Perform any Oracle task in Excel
Data entry, reporting and development
Accelatis LLC
accelatis.com
Application management software and
solutions for Oracle & IBM
AdapTac Games LLC
adaptacgames.com
Educational tools for kids focused
on mobile and online games
API Wizard
api-wizard.com
Excel platform for companies running
the Oracle E-Business Suite
Cashpath Financial
cashpath.com
Guiding consumers to a positive cash flow
Basic6
basic6.com
Data center and IoT management software
CloudX Inc
cloudxdpo.com
Payment Solutions from AP
Automation to Payment Automation
Continuity Control
continuity.net
Automated system to reduce cost &
risk of regulatory compliance
Criterion Inc.
criterionhcm.com
Complete HCM platform – HR,
benefits & payroll
Device42 LLC
device42.com
Comprehensive data center & network
management software
EasySeat Tickets
easyseat.com
A Connecticut ticket reseller
ECKey Corporation
eckey.com
Bluetooth devices and the associated SAAS
(Security-as-a-Service)
Electric Compass
electriccompass.com
SAAS solutions based around GPS
technology and field mobility
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ensa.com Inc.
ensa.com
Health & fitness apps, medical records &
sensors for smartphones
GoECart
goecart.com
Cloud-based all in one ecommerce suite
GrowthCast
growth-cast.com
Stress-free financial
insight for small business owners

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Inbox Health Inc.
inboxhealth.com
Simplifying healthcare billing and payments
Invessence, Inc.
invessence.com
Online investment management technology
Logicbroker, Inc.
logicbroker.com
Simplifying drop shipping for online retailers
Mingl
mingl.com
Networking platform for social gatherings
Outfox Solutions, Inc.
outfoxsolutions.com
Supply chain software & services
for the hospitality industry
Rally Buss
rallybus.net
Fun, safe, easy, and green round
trip travel to local venues
RecDesk LLC
recdesk.com
Cloud based recreation
management software
SecureRF Corporation
securerf.com
Authentication security and privacy
solutions to help secure devices
Specialized Data Systems, Inc.
specializeddata.com
Software and services for
banks and credit unions
SyferLock Technology
Corporation
syferlock.com
Software for two-factor and multi-factor
authentication solutions
Technical Consulting
& Research, Inc.
tcrinc.com
Online training, tech consulting,
research & program assessment
VEOCI
veoci.com
Software platform built
for crisis management
Verbi, Inc
verbi.co
Security, threat detection, notification
and avoidance platform
VRSim, Inc
vrsim.net
Virtual interactive training system
to enhance basic skills training

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New Media/Internet/Telecom
Applivate LLC
shugatrak.com
A mobile app for people with diabetes
Colupon LLC
colupon.com
Connecting local businesses
smart phone users to deals
Discover Video LLC
discovervideo.com
Video communications solutions for
online education and training
fanum.fm
fanum.fm
Streamlining the way film, TV,
ad agencies and brands buy music
Finstats.com
finstats.com
Social Media Mining for institutional trading
GoNation
gonation.com
Platform for sharing local
discoveries and business information
IQzic
iqzic.com
Music discovery and funding with a
stake in the future of music
KnockMedia
knockmedia.com
Designs, develops and markets
websites, apps and campaigns
Local Yokel Media
localyokelmedia.com
Specialists in hyperlocal digital marketing
MEA Mobile
meamobile.com
Software for smart phones
Windows with over 200 apps
MILNAA, Inc
milnaa.com
Communications consumer platform for
social media entertainment
MoonBase3
moonbase3.com
Digital studio focused on web
design and mobile apps

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Realizers Group
Designs smartphone
QuadJobs software for lifesaving solutions
quadjobs.com
Connecting college graduate
students to local jobs
Reality Crowd TV Media Corp
realitycrowdtv.com
To inform, educate and motivate
entrepreneurs through crowdfunding
Recruiter.com
recruiter.com
Making it easy to connect directly
with employers and recruiters
Slooh, LLC
slooh.com
Online astronomy media
and learning platform
SnapSeat Photo Booths
snapseatbooths.com
A social media integrated
photo booth company
Tamion Corp dba Weezoo.com
weezoo.com
Peer to peer services platform for
the sharing economy space
Test My Pitch
testmypitch.com
Create and share feedback on each others
pitches and self-introductions
TotalHousehold Inc.
Totalhousehold.com
Services for contractors, more
informed choices for homeowners
Trinity Mobile Networks Inc.
Cloud-based network to increase the
speed of cellular networks
Tru Optik Data Corp.
truoptik.com
Empowers enterprises to better
identify and reach audience

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Energy/Environmental/Green Technology
Anchor Science LLC
Anchorscience.com
Materials that lower thermal
resistance and increasing heat load
BRASH Engines, Inc.
Brashengines.com
Upgrading HVAC systems to generate
heat and electrical power
Dry Flush, LLC
Dry-flush.com
Waterless, chemical-free, odorless
lightweight portable toilet
New Ideas and
Innovations LLC
Technology that makes
sense and is practical ESCO Advisors
escoadvisors.com
Software and services company
for suppliers and utilities
Knipbio
knipbio.com
Biotechnology makes animal feed
more nutritious sustainable
Voda
Drinkvoda.com
Eco-friendly water through a
SolVilla Energy, Inc. water station called the SmartWell
Solvillaenergy.com
Manufacturer of economic
integrated solar roofing solutions

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Other
Competegy, LLC
competegy.com
Strategy, marketing alliance
management consulting
Covalent Coating
Technologies, LLC
covalent-coating-technologies.com
Molecular level technology to bond
ceramic to metal medical devices
Alphachromics
Electrochromic color changing technology
for eyewear and auto glass
Karaoke Heroes LLC
karaokeheroes.net
America-style karaoke in a dual
entertainment experience space
The Brothers Crisp
thebrotherscrisp.com
Crafting classic hand sewn shoes
with a progressive edge
Thank you to the volunteers:
The Connecticut Innovation Summit is made possible by the hearts and hands of many.
Thank you to the volunteers who served as mentors, judges and assistants in a myriad of
capacities. Your commitment to helping entrepreneurs succeed is deeply appreciated.

16. Thank You To Our Sponsors:
Presenting Sponsors
Experience Collaborative Capital CURE Connecting Connecticut's Science Community
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Collaborating Organizations
• Connecticut Business Incubator Network (CBIN)
• Connecticut Economic Resource Center Inc (CERC) •
• Connecticut Municipal Electric Energy Cooperative (CMEEC) •
• SeCTer • TECHCONN •
Angel Investor Forum