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Synopsys to Acquire WhiteHat Security from NTT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /PRNewswire/—Synopsys, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNPS) announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WhiteHat Security, a leading provider of application security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The addition of WhiteHat Security will provide Synopsys with significant SaaS capabilities and market-segment-leading dynamic application security testing (DAST) technology to strengthen what…

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Adam Feilmeier

Adam Feilmeier joined Hartmann Studios as president in 2019. Prior to joining Hartmann, Adam was an account director at George P. Johnson Experience Marketing where he was the account lead for Google Cloud Next and served on the leadership team for Dreamforce. He was also an executive producer for Briscoe…

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Dario Valenza

Dario Valenza is the mastermind behind Carbonix’s vision, design, and composite manufacturing excellence. Keenly interested in aeroelastic structures and vehicle design, his creativity found an outlet early on in competitive radio-controlled yacht development. Coming of age at a time when the promise of advanced composites was beginning to look obtainable,…

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VHT Renamed To Mindful

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—VHT, providers of premier customer experience solutions for over two decades, has announced that it is renamed to Mindful, taking on its namesake solution for enterprise experiences. Mindful centers its technology solutions around the customer while providing immense benefits to agents, employees, contact centers, and brands overall. While…

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Wisk Aero Featured on “60 Minutes”

Several eVTOL manufacturers, including Wisk Aero and Allliance member Gary Gysin, were featured on “60 Minutes” to discuss the future of mobility with Anderson Cooper. Click here to view the segment.

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Alex Zanghellini

Alex Zanghellini co-founded Arzeda and leads the team as CEO and Vice President, Research. His responsibilities include overseeing scientific and technology development, defining Arzeda’s business strategy and securing financial and human resource necessary for its execution. Alex is an internationally recognized protein design expert. He was the early developer of…

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Natural Fiber Welding Closes $85 Million Series B

Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. (NFW) announced that they have closed an $85 million funding round to scale production of high-performance, all-natural, circular materials products coming to market with a wide array of global brand partners. Evolution VC Partners led the round, with participation by Tattarang, Lewis & Clark AgriFood, Collaborative…

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Global Pharma Organizations Back Turn Biotechnologies

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /PRNewswire/—Turn Biotechnologies, a cell rejuvenation company developing novel mRNA medicines to cure untreatable, age-related conditions, announced that it closed an oversubscribed fundraising round to support the next stage of its development. Investments from two international pharmaceutical organizations and a venture capital group associated with a third underscored…

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Member Eric Billingsley Speaks: Seeking Organizational Alignment? Try a “Panic Monster” Instead

The Challenge: In the situation at hand, an executive was struggling to build a sense of urgency throughout her organization. Eric Billingsley, Co-Founder and CEO Guide-Rails, suggests creating a strategy that motivates employees around department-specific milestones that are designed to resonate with them. If you were in this situation, what…

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Bitwise Industries Announces Five-State National Expansion

FRESNO, Calif., /PRNewswire/—Bitwise Industries (www.bitwiseindustries.com) announced massive nationwide expansion, adding locations in five new states: New York, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. This rapid growth further validates Bitwise Industries' proven model of providing pathways into the technology industry for people coming from stories of poverty and/or exclusion. After raising…

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Presidio Tunnel Tops Park Has an Opening Date

Presidio Tunnel Tops, the long-awaited public park connecting the Main Post at the Presidio of San Francisco to Crissy Field and the Bayfront, will open on July 17, 2022. The Partnership for the Presidio announced final details of the 14-acre open space, which slopes down from the Main Parade Lawn…

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Waymo to Test Fully Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service

Waymo LLC plans to test a ride-hailing service in San Francisco and Phoenix that will use autonomous vehicles capable of operating without a safety driver behind the wheel. The Alphabet Inc. unit announced the move today. In San Francisco, Waymo already operates a fleet of autonomous vehicles that users can…

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Paul McMinn

Prior to joining Stockton Products as President in 2015, Paul McMinn was the founder of the Isothermal Group. Before founding Isothermal Group, Paul spent over 20 years working in life science environments at Spectrum Chemical & Laboratory Products and Thermo Fisher Scientific. Paul is known for delivering aggressive solutions designed…

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Chris Perry

Chris Perry has worked in the family business his grandfather Wayne Perry started with his wife, Lavonna, in Mesa, Arizona under a parking shade in 1973 since his childhood. He has held the role of President since 2011. Chris attended Arizona State University.

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Natera Listed as One of World’s Most Innovative Health Companies

AUSTIN, Texas /PRNewswire/—Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022. Natera ranked sixth in the Health category and was recognized for its personalized and tumor-informed molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Signatera,…

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GenNext Technologies Announces $2.5M Grant Award

GenNext Technologies, a growth-stage company providing biopharmaceutical drug discovery systems and services, announced the receipt of a two year, Phase II SBIR grant for a project titled “In-Cell Automated Flash Oxidation (IC-AutoFox™) Protein Footprinting System.” The grant was awarded by the National Institute of General Medical Systems (NIGMS) of the…

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Bailard Becomes CDP Investor Signatory

FOSTER CITY, Calif.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Bailard, Inc., an independent, values-driven wealth and asset management firm in the San Francisco Bay Area, is pleased to announce that it has furthered its commitment to mitigating climate change risk in its portfolio and driving corporate climate disclosure by becoming an investor signatory to CDP (formerly…

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Member Terese Kemble Speaks: Finding the ESG Sweet Spot

ESG (environmental, social, and governance) bona fides encompass a broad range of activities. With no formal standards in place, business leaders can find themselves unsure of the best way to mesh this emerging strategic need with their existing business. If I were in the early stages of exploring environmental, social,…

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Deep Isolation Joins Oklo and National Laboratories in Winning $4 Million Grant

Deep Isolation, Oklo Inc., and the Argonne and Idaho national laboratories have been awarded $4 million by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop the first U.S. nuclear fuel recycling and disposal facility. The project, one of two awarded to Deep Isolation today by the…

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Member Cathilea Robinett Speaks: Getting Personal? Go Professional

The Challenge: The situation at hand was brought by a business leader who was experiencing a challenge with a long-standing employee. They were seeking insight into next steps to maximize value for both the employee and the organization. If you were in this situation, what would you do? It's easy…

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Nvidia invests $10M in Sidewalk Robot Delivery Company Serve Robotics

The investment – Nvidia’s first in the sidewalk delivery space – is part of a long-term collaboration that will see the two companies work together toward advancing their own wheelhouses of robotic technology. “Nvidia’s investment is rooted in a longtime partnership with Serve using various technologies from us, from the…

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Member Pat Lashinsky Speaks: Pursuing IPO? Invest Now in the Right People and Processes to Take You Over the Finish Line

The Challenge: The situation at hand was brought by a CEO who recently raised a successful round B and was seeking insight into moving the company and leadership team towards an IPO. If you were in this situation, what would you do? First, I would like to congratulate you on…

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Carlyle Makes a Strategic Investment in Complete Solar

NEW YORK and San Ramon, CA – Global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG) announced a strategic growth investment by one of its managed funds in Complete Solar, Inc. (“Complete” or the “Company”), a technology-enabled platform that is transforming the energy transition process for homeowners and small businesses across the U.S.…

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Alliance Visionary Leaders Roundtable

A recording of the “Future of Energy & Environment” Alliance Roundtable can be accessed by clicking HERE. This was the third of a series of virtual Alliance of CEOs Roundtables with Visionary Leaders. Whether you are involved in energy and environment or not, we believe we can all learn from…

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Semrush To Acquire Kompyte

BOSTON—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Semrush (NYSE: SEMR), a leading online visibility management SaaS platform, announced plans to acquire competitive intelligence automation and sales enablement platform Kompyte. Based out of Austin, Kompyte is an AI-driven solution designed to simplify the tracking, compilation and analysis of competitor insights for sales, marketing, product development and executive…

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Infinium Enters into Strategic Alliance with Denbury

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /PRNewswire/—Infinium, a clean fuels innovator, announced that the company has entered into a strategic alliance with US energy leader Denbury (NYSE: DEN) to collaborate on developing ultra-low carbon fuels projects in the state of Texas. Infinium electrofuels facilities being developed in Brazoria County will convert renewable power into…

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LSEG to Acquire TORA

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG or the Group) announced it has agreed to acquire TORA, a leading cloud-based technology provider that supports customers trading multiple asset classes across global markets. Founded in 2004, TORA offers trading technology solutions. This includes an order and execution management system 〈OEMS〉 and portfolio management…

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GrubMarket Acquires Daylight Foods

SAN FRANCISCO /PRNewswire/—GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Union City-based Daylight Foods, one of California's largest food service companies, which provides produce, dairy, specialty items, dry goods and more to a wide range of business customers, including restaurants, large grocery and retail chains, corporate offices and cafeterias, hotels…

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Wisk Aero Partners with Long Beach to Make Advanced Air Mobility a Reality in Southern California

Wisk Aero, a leading Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) company and developer of the first all-electric, self-flying air taxi in the United States, has partnered with the City of Long Beach, California through its Long Beach Economic Partnership (LBEP) to make AAM a reality in Southern California. Through this partnership, the…

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