Disrupt

Plant-based material science company Algenesis secures new funding to scale production and fight climate change

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Donnerstag, Oktober 26, 2023
Diamond, Petroleum, U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Inspector General, Circulating capital, Microplastics, Biology, Plant, PFAS, Isocyanate, GHG, U.S. Department of Defense Strategy for Operating in Cyberspace, Diamond Sports Group, Plastic, Disrupt, PU, Recycling, Renewable energy

HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading plant-based material science company Algenesis Corporation has raised US$5M in a funding round led by First Bight Ventures, with Circulate Capital and others. A pioneer in developing bio-based plastics that are competitive with petroleum-based in both cost and functionality, Algenesis' patented Soleic™ technology is the world's first renewable, high performance, fully biodegradable and backyard compostable bioPolyurethane (bioPU) made from plants and algae.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading plant-based material science company Algenesis Corporation has raised US$5M in a funding round led by First Bight Ventures, with Circulate Capital and others.
  • Today, 25 million tons of Polyurethane (PU) are manufactured annually1 (6% of total plastics) for extensive use across footwear, medical, and textile industries.
  • Due to the material's composition, PU is hard to recycle and primarily ends up in landfills or as microplastics in the environment2.
  • Algenesis' unique Soleic® PU is currently available in soft foam applications, such as midsoles and insoles for footwear .

New Shockwave Coronary IVL Publications Confirm Safety and Efficacy Across Multiple Calcium Morphologies

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Donnerstag, Oktober 19, 2023
MLA, Effectiveness, Calcification, Dystrophic calcification, Treatment, Prevalence, Publication, Safety, Fracture, IVL, Doctor of Philosophy, PCI, Overalls, Collection, OCT, Disrupt, Atherectomy, Calcium, Bias, Cardiovascular disease, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital, Dietary supplement, MD

The publications each reported separate patient-level pooled optical coherence tomography (OCT) sub-analyses of the company-sponsored Disrupt CAD clinical studies.

Key Points: 
  • The publications each reported separate patient-level pooled optical coherence tomography (OCT) sub-analyses of the company-sponsored Disrupt CAD clinical studies.
  • “While the majority of the robust, core-lab adjudicated evidence supporting coronary IVL to date has studied concentric calcium, we are beginning to see a shift in evidence reinforcing IVL use across all calcium morphologies, both in retrospective analyses and ‘real-world’ prospective registries,” said Keith D. Dawkins, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Shockwave Medical.
  • While there were no differences in pre-procedure minimum lumen area (MLA), diameter stenosis, or maximum calcium thickness across the different calcium arcs, the calcium length and overall volume index increased progressively with concentric calcium, and a higher minimum calcium thickness was increased with eccentric calcium.
  • “Given the relatively low prevalence of nodules, it has been challenging to perform large prospective controlled studies.

Notified Announces Silver Sponsorship for TechCrunch Disrupt 2023, Empowering Startup Battlefield Companies with Free Press Releases

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Dienstag, September 19, 2023
Business Insider, TechCrunch, Marketing, Finance, Multimedia, Publication, Bloomberg, Yahoo!, Disrupt, SAN, Entrepreneurship, Apple News, Video game

As a silver sponsor, Notified is offering free press release distribution to all competitors in Startup Battlefield, the world’s preeminent startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt.

Key Points: 
  • As a silver sponsor, Notified is offering free press release distribution to all competitors in Startup Battlefield, the world’s preeminent startup competition held at TechCrunch Disrupt.
  • To learn more and sign-up for a free GlobeNewswire press release, Startup Battlefield companies can visit https://insight.notified.com/tcdisrupt2023 .
  • All Startup Battlefield companies that take advantage of this offer will receive:
    Press release distribution via GlobeNewswire, one of the world’s largest distribution networks, with reach to major publications such as Yahoo!
  • Startup Battlefield companies interested in capitalizing on this opportunity should fill out the form no later than Sept. 29, 2023: https://insight.notified.com/tcdisrupt2023 .

Lillianah Technologies Selected To Participate in Startup Battlefield 200 at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

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Montag, September 18, 2023
Gulf Coast of the United States, TechCrunch, Nutrient, Carbon, Biodiversity, Moscone Center, Disrupt, Yammer, Dropbox, Research, Aquaculture, Fitbit, Cloudflare

HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lillianah Technologies , a sustainability tech company focused on removing ocean carbon, has been selected to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s preeminent startup competition.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lillianah Technologies , a sustainability tech company focused on removing ocean carbon, has been selected to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s preeminent startup competition.
  • Lillianah is one of 200 startups selected from a review of thousands of applicants to pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors.
  • Lillianah Technologies removes carbon and unwanted nutrients in aquatic settings by releasing helpful diatoms.
  • TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 will be held from Tuesday, Sept. 19 - Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Algorized Selected For TechCrunch’s Startup Battlefield 200 Cohort

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Montag, September 18, 2023
Fintech, Software as a service, TechCrunch, Perception, Attention, Moscone Center, Disrupt, Artificial intelligence, Dropbox, Battlefield, Software, Video game, Fitbit, Algorism, Yammer, Cloudflare

ETOY, Switzerland, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algorized, a technology startup providing advanced sensing and perception solutions, has been chosen to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world’s preeminent startup competition. Algorized is one 200 startups selected from a review of thousands of applicants to pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors. This year’s Startup Battlefield participants span artificial intelligence (AI), software as a service (SaaS), fintech, security, sustainability, space exploration and more. 

Key Points: 
  • Algorized joins the ranks of the world’s most promising startups for internationally recognized startup competition, TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Battlefield, accounting for 200+ exits and $29 Billion in venture funding since inception.
  • ETOY, Switzerland, Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Algorized, a technology startup providing advanced sensing and perception solutions, has been chosen to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200 , the world’s preeminent startup competition.
  • Algorized is one 200 startups selected from a review of thousands of applicants to pitch in front of investors and TechCrunch editors.
  • This year’s Startup Battlefield participants span artificial intelligence (AI), software as a service (SaaS), fintech, security, sustainability, space exploration and more.

Akooda Selected From 1000s To Showcase at 2023 TechCrunch Battlefield 200

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Donnerstag, August 24, 2023
KPI, Fintech, Natural language processing, Communication, Software as a service, TechCrunch, Moscone Center, Disrupt, Machine learning, Yammer, Artificial intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Dropbox, Software, Video game, Fitbit, Cloudflare

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akooda, the world's first Operations Intelligence platform, has been chosen to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world's preeminent startup competition. This year's Startup Battlefield participants represent today's brightest early-stage startups spanning artificial intelligence (AI), software as a service (SaaS), fintech, security, sustainability, space and more.

Key Points: 
  • Akooda earns a spot in TechCrunch Disrupt 2023's Startup Battlefield 200, highlighting its innovative data discovery, analysis, and reporting, based on the tools already used today, to drive superior business outcomes
    CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akooda , the world's first Operations Intelligence platform, has been chosen to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world's preeminent startup competition.
  • Akooda was selected by the TechCrunch team as one of the final 200 exceptional startups, out of thousands of global applications, to showcase to investors and TechCrunch editors.
  • "Being selected as a TechCrunch Startup Battlefield company validates our vision, team efforts, and customer commitment.
  • TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 will be held on September 19 - 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

Reimagined TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 Features New Stages and Return of Expanded Startup Battlefield Competition

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Dienstag, August 15, 2023
Software, Entertainment, Entrepreneur, Professional Services, Hardware, Fintech, Start-Up, Consumer, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Security, Celebrity, Communication, Software as a service, Nut, Life, Norwest Venture Partners, Education, TechCrunch, Labour, NEA, Sustainability, Moscone Center, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Disrupt, NBA, Initial public offering, Builder, Competitive advantage, Dropbox, New Enterprise Associates, VC, Insight Partners, TC, Video game, Cryptocurrency, Airbnb, Fitbit, Yammer, Cloudflare

TechCrunch announced the return of the expanded Startup Battlefield for the second consecutive year, at this year’s 13th annual TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 .

Key Points: 
  • TechCrunch announced the return of the expanded Startup Battlefield for the second consecutive year, at this year’s 13th annual TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 .
  • Startup Battlefield alumni represent 900+ companies with over 121 successful exits (IPOs or acquisitions) and over $9.7B in funding raised.
  • TC Disrupt 2023 will be held from Tuesday, September 19 - Thursday, September 21 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
  • Headlining TC Disrupt 2023 is NBA Hall of Famer, TV commentator and businessman, Shaquille O’Neal.

New Data from NPower's Command Shift Coalition Reveals that 75% of U.S. Consumers Mistrust Companies' DEI Commitments

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Donnerstag, Juli 20, 2023
Shift, Workforce, Vacuum, Culture, EVP, Npower, Number, Native, Data collection, Woman, Research, Tech, Equity, Government, Omnibus, Organization, DE, Investment, Disrupt, Diversity, DEI, Management

NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NPower's Command Shift Coalition unveiled new data about consumer attitudes towards US companies and their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts. Results from a recent Omnibus show that 75% of American adults do not think US companies have followed through on their DEI commitments made during the pandemic and the same amount do not think companies are doing enough to recruit women of color in their workforce. Additionally, more than one-fourth of Americans do not know what companies should do to help solve this issue.

Key Points: 
  • Yet, despite these concerns, more than one-fourth of US adults do not know what actions companies should take to honor and improve their DE&I commitments.
  • NPower's Command Shift Coalition is on a mission to double the representation of women of color in tech jobs from 5% to 10% in 10 years to move toward equity in the sector.
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, NPower's Command Shift Coalition unveiled new data about consumer attitudes towards US companies and their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) efforts.
  • To read The Diversity Directive, and to learn more about Command Shift, visit www.commandshift.org/diversitydirective .

Egyptian Entrepreneur Mohamed Ghaith Creates Stunning.so, the AI-Powered Website Builder Disrupting the Industry

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Dienstag, Februar 21, 2023
Zeew, Marketing, Disrupt, Abeer Abu Ghaith, Software, Engineering, Times of Zambia, Publication, Riga Technical University, TNW, AML, Rest, Entrepreneurship, Cryptocurrency, Online shopping, Sales, Udemy

Tallinn, Estonia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 21, 2023) - Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Ghaith has announced the launch of his latest project, Stunning.so.

Key Points: 
  • Tallinn, Estonia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 21, 2023) - Egyptian entrepreneur Mohamed Ghaith has announced the launch of his latest project, Stunning.so.
  • This AI-powered website generator can create a complete website, with images and copy included, in just 30 seconds, without the need for coding or technical skills.
  • Ghaith is a serial entrepreneur with a diverse skill set, including business development, strategy formation, marketing, finance, anti-money laundering, AML procedures, and avionics integration.
  • With Stunning.so, website building will be a hassle-free experience for everyone, even those without any technical skills or coding knowledge.

Older Rural NYers Struggle to Age in Place: Housing, Transportation Shortages Present Challenges

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Dienstag, Dezember 6, 2022
AARP, Ageing, Publication, State, Housing, Social media, Senate, New Yorkers, Crisis, Chair, Transport, Government, Access, Research report, Rural New Yorker, Magazine, Disrupt, Central New York, New York State Office of Children and Family Services, Disability, Policy, Race (human categorization), Multimedia, North Dakota State Capitol, Safety, United States Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, Volunteering, Health, Legislation, Albany Devils, AARP the Magazine, Facilitation, Health insurance, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Renewable energy, Caregiver, Doctor of Philosophy

ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Older rural New Yorkers are struggling to age in place due to a dearth of affordable and accessible housing, while many older adults who no longer drive or don't have access to public transportation or privately owned vehicles face numerous challenges in obtaining rides to such essential services as medical appointments and grocery stores.

Key Points: 
  • "We are grateful to AARP NY for continuing to steward important conversations on how we can improve the lives of older adults in our rural communities.
  • "Access to these resources is even more difficult for older adults living in rural areas of the state.
  • "Rural New Yorkers often feel left behind when confronted with a lack of safe, affordable housing, access to public transportation, and inadequate high-speed internet.
  • "This is impacting older New Yorkers and combined with inflation, is causing many to not to be able to age in place.