MassVentures
Minutes
MassVentures Board Meeting
Date and Time
Monday February 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Location
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Directors Present
B. Linville-Engler (remote), B. Shim (remote), C. Bouthot (remote), D. Schultheis (remote), J. Griffin (remote), J. O'Reilly (remote), R. Jarquin (remote), W. Asher, Y. Hao
Directors Absent
M. James, M. Valanzola
Ex Officio Members Present
S. Stanton
Non Voting Members Present
S. Stanton
Guests Present
C. Hipwood, J. Madison, M. Kassaraba, P. Yadav, S. Leis, S. Swider, V. Nijhawan, W. Leslie
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Examples of Mission
C.
Highlights
Mr. Hipwood provided highlights since the last meeting.
II. Approvals
A.
Board Minutes
Roll Call | |
---|---|
B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
M. James |
Absent
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
III. Financial Matters
A.
Treasurer's Report
Mr. Madison presented the Treasurer's report for month-end December 2024. Discussion ensued.
B.
Approve Treasurer's Report
Roll Call | |
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C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
M. James |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
IV. Conflicts of Interest
A.
Conflicts
Mr. Hipwood presented a list of companies currently under consideration for potential investment and asked that any conflicts of interest be declared. None were noted.
V. Executive Session
A.
Roll Call Vote to Enter Executive Session
Roll Call | |
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M. James |
Absent
|
C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
B.
Transaera Discussion
Ms. Yadav presented an investment opportunity in Transaera. Discussion ensued.
C.
Transaera Vote
Roll Call | |
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Y. Hao |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
M. James |
Absent
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
D.
Z Polymers RLF Discussion
Mr. Hipwood presented an opportunity to provide an RLF loan to Z Polymers. Discussion ensued.
E.
Z Polymers RLF Vote
Roll Call | |
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J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
M. James |
Absent
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
F.
Clean Crop Preview
Ms. Yadav presented a preview of Clean Crop. Discussion ensued.
G.
Clearcut Surgical
Mr. Nijhawan presented a preview of Clearcut Surgical. Discussion ensued.
H.
Vital Statistics Preview
Ms. Swider presented a preview of Vital Statistics. Discussion ensued.
I.
Pipeline Report
J.
Portfolio Update
Mr. Hipwood provided some portfolio updates. Discussion ensued.
K.
Roll Call Vote to Return to Open Session
Roll Call | |
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B. Linville-Engler |
Aye
|
C. Bouthot |
Aye
|
W. Asher |
Aye
|
J. O'Reilly |
Aye
|
M. James |
Absent
|
M. Valanzola |
Absent
|
J. Griffin |
Aye
|
R. Jarquin |
Aye
|
B. Shim |
Aye
|
D. Schultheis |
Aye
|
Y. Hao |
Aye
|
Mr. Hipwood announced that 2 votes occurred during executive session.
VI. President's Report
A.
General Update
Mr. Hipwood provided a general update on MassVentures' programs. Discussion ensued.
B.
MV Capital Update
C.
MV Accelerate Update
D.
Strategy Discussion
Mr. Hipwood provided an update on the strategic plan. Discussion ensued.
E.
Board-only Session
None
Mr. Hipwood provided examples of mission.