Baiju R. Shah

Initiates for start up funding, and networking information, recruitment and emerging support firms

Operates as biotechnology company that develops novel and proprietary therapies

Bridge Fund invests in companies located in the United States and Israel. The firm focuses on the health sector. It participates in early stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 0.25 - 1 million.

Functions as a College/University

CIF invests in companies located in the United States primarily in Greater Cleveland. The firm focuses on the real estate sector. It provides financing for buyout transactions.

Develops cancer vaccines based on a novel self-adjuvanting peptide platform technology for immuno-oncology applications

Develops therapeutics to treat cancer utilizing novel technology

Operates visitors information bureau

Develops pharmaceutical products

The private company is based in Columbus, OH. The company works to improve and transform Ohio’s education system by bringing a business community perspective to education policy reform and workforce development. Ohio Excels engages business leaders to influence education and workforce policies spanning early childhood through postsecondary education, focusing on data-driven solutions, policy advocacy, research, and stakeholder collaboration. The organization advocates for student-centered, outcome-oriented reforms that prepare Ohioans for life and economic success amid a changing economy. Key priorities include updating graduation standards, enhancing school report cards, supporting early literacy and kindergarten readiness assessment, increasing need-based postsecondary aid, and strengthening workforce programs such as TechCred and Workforce Pell. Ohio Excels emphasizes lifelong learning, employer-driven partnerships, and flexible, inclusive systems to support upskilling and career mobility for adults and youth, particularly underserved populations. The organization hosts events and webinars to foster collaboration among business, education, and workforce leaders, and conducts research to inform policy and practice improvements. Its board comprises business executives committed to education transformation and has played a role in advancing legislation to elevate the Ohio Department of Education and promote equitable funding across public, charter, and career technical schools. Ohio Excels is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 2018 by business leaders and major business groups.

Provides trust services