Michael Rapelyea

EdgeCortix is an Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform company, pioneering the future of the connected intelligent edge. It was founded in 2019 with the radical idea of taking a software first approach, while designing an artificial intelligence specific runtime reconfigurable processor from the ground up using a technique called "hardware & software co-exploration". Targeting advanced computer vision applications first, using proprietary hardware and software IP on existing processors like FPGAs and custom designed ASIC, the company is geared towards positively disrupting the rapidly growing AI hardware space across defense, aerospace, smart cities, industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Redwood and its principals have developed, built, or rehabilitated hundreds of residential units and numerous commercial properties in the District of Columbia. We focus our development efforts on neighborhoods at the forefront of the explosive growth in the District of Columbia.

Start Early (formerly known as the Ounce of Prevention) is a nonprofit public-private partnership advancing quality early learning and care for families with children, before birth through their earliest years, to help close the opportunity gap. For nearly 40 years, Start Early has delivered best-in-class doula, home visiting and Early Head Start and Head Start programs. Bringing expertise in program delivery, research and evaluation, professional development and policy and advocacy, Start Early works in partnership with communities and other experts to drive systemic change so that millions more children, families and educators can thrive. Learn more at StartEarly.org. ​

Bosun Asset Management is a diverse owned and led Chicago-based Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) founded in 2020. Our experienced professionals manage a robust multi-strategy platform dedicated to delivering alpha. We actively address the industrys diversity gap through initiatives like the Bosun Bench, cultivating a diverse talent pool and reshaping the investment sector while ensuring sustainable growth for our clientele.  

Bosun Asset Management is a diverse-owned and led investment management firm based in Chicago. Bosun aims to broaden underrepresentation in the investment management industry while delivering alpha for clients. Bosuns target markets include institutional investors, corporations, and family offices.

EdgeCortix is an Edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Platform company, pioneering the future of the connected intelligent edge. It was founded in 2019 with the radical idea of taking a software first approach, while designing an artificial intelligence specific runtime reconfigurable processor from the ground up using a technique called "hardware & software co-exploration". Targeting advanced computer vision applications first, using proprietary hardware and software IP on existing processors like FPGAs and custom designed ASIC, the company is geared towards positively disrupting the rapidly growing AI hardware space across defense, aerospace, smart cities, industry 4.0, autonomous vehicles and robotics.

Redwood and its principals have developed, built, or rehabilitated hundreds of residential units and numerous commercial properties in the District of Columbia. We focus our development efforts on neighborhoods at the forefront of the explosive growth in the District of Columbia.