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Emoticast Limited, founded in 2014 and based in London, United Kingdom, has developed a unique platform that enables users to share music through emojis and GIFs with sound. This innovative service allows for seamless sharing across various messaging platforms, including iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp, facilitating a new form of musical expression and communication. By integrating music with visual elements, Emoticast aims to enhance the user experience in digital interactions.

UCSF scientist over twenty-five (25) years, twenty-three as Director of the Laboratory for Cell Analysis (LCA). Currently Director of the Lab for Advanced Cytometry (LAC) and the Sony Biotechnology Center at UCSF in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. • Built the LCA into one of the largest academic cytometry core facilities worldwide. • Direct contribution to grants totals well over $40M in extramural funding. • Helped design and build five commercial flow cytometers, two cell sorters, and two commercial confocal microscopes. Current work supports several developing technology fields including automated digital pathology and laser-based microdissection systems, next generation clinical cell sorters, spectral flow cytometry, chip-based cytometry and point-of-care devices, wide-field high-resolution deep tissue confocal microscopy, mass spec flow cytometry (CyTOF), and spectral in vivo imaging. Application development includes single cell genomics, new functional reporter probes for cell cycle, cellular biosensors, FRET/FRAP/FLIM reporters for monitoring protein and drug interactions, new encoded carrier technology for immune profiling and liquid arrays, and rapid identification systems for virology and microbiology. Hyun also participates in biomedical software and database design, and testing of new algorithms for cytometric data processing and presentation of results.

NJOY, Inc. is an American company that specializes in the manufacture and distribution of electronic cigarette products aimed at adult smokers. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, NJOY offers a range of products, including non-rechargeable electronic cigarette packs, rechargeable starter kits, disposable electronic cigarettes, and various accessories like chargers and batteries. The company positions itself as a pioneer in the vaping industry, advocating for alternatives to combustible cigarettes. NJOY's products are available nationwide, marketed through online platforms and a network of retail and convenience stores across the United States. With additional offices in New York City, NJOY continues to innovate within the rapidly growing vaping market.

Votizen is a consumer technology company based in Mountain View, California, focused on enhancing civic participation and political influence among voters. By leveraging social networks, Votizen empowers users to organize themselves into voting blocks, enabling them to advance their causes and interests more effectively. The company has developed a comprehensive database of voting records across the United States, normalizing public voting information to the district level. This data is then integrated with users' online identities through various social media platforms, allowing for the first graphical representation of a voter's network, which spans different states, political parties, and voting frequencies. Founded by David Binetti, Jason Putorti, and Matt Snider, Votizen operates as a nonpartisan, for-profit enterprise that aims to redefine the political landscape by prioritizing voters over politicians.

NationBuilder is a software company founded in November 2009 by Jim Gilliam, Jesse Haff, and Lea Endres, with its platform officially launched in April 2011. Based in Los Angeles, with additional offices in New York, Washington DC, Vancouver, and London, the company has raised over $14 million in funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and Omidyar Network. NationBuilder provides an enterprise management platform designed to support organizations, movements, and political campaigns by integrating various services, including website content, email communications, social insights, and people management. This comprehensive approach enables users to make informed decisions using real-time data and streamlines operations by consolidating multiple tools into a single, scalable system. The leadership transition in 2017 saw Jim Gilliam become Executive Chairman while Lea Endres took on the role of CEO.

Votizen is a consumer technology company based in Mountain View, California, focused on enhancing civic participation and political influence among voters. By leveraging social networks, Votizen empowers users to organize themselves into voting blocks, enabling them to advance their causes and interests more effectively. The company has developed a comprehensive database of voting records across the United States, normalizing public voting information to the district level. This data is then integrated with users' online identities through various social media platforms, allowing for the first graphical representation of a voter's network, which spans different states, political parties, and voting frequencies. Founded by David Binetti, Jason Putorti, and Matt Snider, Votizen operates as a nonpartisan, for-profit enterprise that aims to redefine the political landscape by prioritizing voters over politicians.