Christopher Molineaux is president of Pennsylvania Bio, the only statewide trade association for the life sciences industry whose membership includes medical device, diagnostic, biotechnology, pharmaceutical and research organizations. Prior to joining Pennsylvania Bio in September 2009, he served as worldwide VP of pharmaceutical communication and public affairs for Johnson & Johnson.

Chris Duncan is CEO and a director of Vital Simulations (VitalSims; Edina, Minnesota), a company that develops and distributes web and iPad-based interactive simulation titles using virtual scenarios to improve learning outcomes.

Chris Duncan is CEO and a director of Vital Simulations (VitalSims; Edina, Minnesota), a company that develops and distributes web and iPad-based interactive simulation titles using virtual scenarios to improve learning outcomes. Chris has more than 25 years in start-up and business management experience including serving as CEO of QuickStep Games, a developer of active play video games; managing partner of Ice Studios, a new media video production house; and former president of Dexxon Capital Corp., a business finance company.

Steve Allen, MD, has been CEO of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, since July 2006. Allen is credited to driving the hospital's national prominence resulting in recognition as one of the best children's hospitals by both U.S. News and World Report and Parent magazine. Prior to coming to Columbus, Steve was a physician, scientist, teacher and executive in the Texas Medical Center in Houston for 24 years. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

Steve Allen, MD, has been CEO of Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, since July 2006. Allen is credited to driving the hospital's national prominence resulting in recognition as one of the best children's hospitals by both U.S. News and World Report and Parent magazine. Prior to coming to Columbus, Steve was a physician, scientist, teacher and executive in the Texas Medical Center in Houston for 24 years. He is board-certified in anesthesiology and critical care medicine.

Harold Apple is CEO and president of the Indiana Health Information Exchange, the nation's largest HIE organization. IHIE connects the state's hospitals, physicians, long-term care facilities and other healthcare providers, enabling medical information to follow patients regardless of treatment location to improve care coordination and patient outcomes. Physicians in the IHIE network provide care to more than 10 million patients.

Kay Koplovitz is chairman and co-founder of Springboard Enterprises, a platform where entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts meet to build women-led businesses. Springboard educates, sources, coaches, showcases and supports high-growth companies seeking equity capital for expansion. She also is chairman/CEO of Koplovitz & Co. Koplovitz was the founder of cable TV networks USA Network, the Sci-Fi Channel and USA Networks International. She talked with MDD Contributing Writer Jim Stommen about Springboard's push for women entrepreneurs.