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Tristan Schukraft’s Tryst Hospitality Acquires DS Tequila in Chicago’s Northalsted

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024
Patient, Restaurant, STI, LGBT, Heart, El circo, City, Tech, Chicago Pride Parade, Acquisition, Lyft, Blue whale, Gay bar, Walking, Uber, Chapel, Nightclub

The property was the home of DS Tequila and is situated in the heart of Northalstead, known as Boystown and home to a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.

Key Points: 
  • The property was the home of DS Tequila and is situated in the heart of Northalstead, known as Boystown and home to a vibrant LGBTQ+ community.
  • Tristan Schukraft, CEO of Tryst Hospitality and MISTR, explains why he acquired the property: “DS Tequila is going to celebrate Pride and Market Days with the community one more time.
  • Tryst Hospitality and its brands are part of Tristan’s vision for a global portfolio of gay businesses that champion diversity, luxury, and adventure.
  • This fall Tristan will begin renovations on the hotel to open The Tryst Fire Island in 2025.

Woman Kidnapped, Assaulted While Working as Lyft Driver Sues Rideshare Company

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Mercoledì, Maggio 29, 2024
Legal, Automotive, Other Automotive, Public Transport, Professional Services, Technology, Apps, Applications, Transport, Crime, United States Marshals Service, Head, Safety, Life, Police, Commerce, Lyft, Family, Violence, Ridesharing

A Houston-area woman who was sexually assaulted and held at gunpoint while working as a Lyft driver has filed a lawsuit against the company.

Key Points: 
  • A Houston-area woman who was sexually assaulted and held at gunpoint while working as a Lyft driver has filed a lawsuit against the company.
  • This horrifying incident could have been avoided if only the company would make driver safety a priority too.”
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  • Through the Lyft app, the company then sent her a warning that declining rides can result in penalties for drivers, including loss of the ability to drive for the company.
  • The driver reported the crimes to the company, which failed to timely inform police and allowed Kelley to continue to use the Lyft App.

The Tryst Puerto Vallarta Opens Reservations for Fall

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Lunedì, Maggio 20, 2024
Disc jockey, Patient, Season, Heart, El circo, Social media, Lyft, Blue whale, Gay bar, Walking, Uber, Chapel, Nightclub

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The highly anticipated Tryst Puerto Vallarta , created by Tristan Schukraft, is now welcoming reservations for stays starting September 15.

Key Points: 
  • Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, May 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The highly anticipated Tryst Puerto Vallarta , created by Tristan Schukraft, is now welcoming reservations for stays starting September 15.
  • With an unprecedented commitment to excellence, sophistication, and inclusion, The Tryst Puerto Vallarta is a luxurious retreat designed for gay world travelers.
  • The Tryst Puerto Vallarta is set in the heart of Zona Romántica, the center of LGBTQ+ community of Puerto Vallarta, and exemplifies the brand's ethos.
  • Tristan Schukraft, the mastermind behind Tryst Hotels is ready to share his vision with the world, “The Tryst Puerto Vallarta is your invitation to be your best self, even on your worst behavior.

Tristan Schukraft’s Tryst Hospitality Acquires Iconic Fire Island Pines Commercial District & Opening Third Location of Luxury Hotel Brand with The Tryst Fire Island

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Mercoledì, Maggio 15, 2024
Patient, LGBT, Heart, El circo, Fire, Tech, Pavilion, Social media, Acquisition, Culture, Blue whale, Lyft, Gay bar, Walking, Uber, Chapel, Nightclub

The currently non-operational hotel will be renovated and transformed into The Tryst Fire Island , the third location for Tristan’s budding luxury hotel brand for gay travelers.

Key Points: 
  • The currently non-operational hotel will be renovated and transformed into The Tryst Fire Island , the third location for Tristan’s budding luxury hotel brand for gay travelers.
  • Tristan Schukraft, CEO of Tryst Hospitality and MISTR, is on a clear mission, “Fire Island Pines has been a queer hub for multiple generations of the LGBT community.
  • Tryst Hospitality and its brands are part of Tristan’s vision for a global portfolio of gay businesses that champion diversity, luxury, and adventure.
  • He launched Tryst Hotels , a luxury brand catering to the discerning tastes of gay travelers, that are located the most iconic LGBTQ+ travel destinations.

Finout Raises $26 Million Series B, Leading FinOps Forward With Its Complete Platform

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Giovedì, Maggio 23, 2024
Technology, Finance, Venture Capital, Consulting, Fintech, Professional Services, Software, Data Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cloud, Wiz, Gartner, Senior, Lyft, The New York Times, Choice Hotels, ROI, Multimedia, Cryptocurrency

Finout’s complete FinOps platform is now used by leading global brands, including Lyft, the New York Times, Choice Hotels, Wiz, Tenable, and Appsflyer, to optimize cloud expenditure and allocate costs across all cloud providers and services.

Key Points: 
  • Finout’s complete FinOps platform is now used by leading global brands, including Lyft, the New York Times, Choice Hotels, Wiz, Tenable, and Appsflyer, to optimize cloud expenditure and allocate costs across all cloud providers and services.
  • The funding brings the total raised by Finout to $45 million.
  • Finout’s comprehensive FinOps platform addresses these issues by providing complete visibility and streamlining cost management and allocation, helping businesses optimize their cloud resources and enhance ROI.
  • "Large enterprises are increasingly turning to our platform to address their FinOps challenges," said Roi Ravhon, co-founder and CEO of Finout.

Cohesity Appoints Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer

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Lunedì, Maggio 13, 2024
Data Management, Security, Technology, Software, Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Internet, Gaia, Sanjay, Machine learning, Dropbox, Digital, Artificial intelligence, AI, Public sector, Policy, Natural language processing, Head, Communication, Lyft, Multimedia, Medical device

Cohesity , a leader in AI-powered data security and management, today announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Cohesity , a leader in AI-powered data security and management, today announced the appointment of Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240513336696/en/
    Cohesity Appoints Dr. Craig Martell as Chief Technology Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Dr. Martell brings extensive industry and public sector experience and unprecedented expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, leading AI programs for top tech companies since 2013.
  • Dr. Martell most recently served as the Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Officer (CDAO) for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Prior to joining the DoD, Dr. Martell held several senior roles at some of the most recognizable technology companies.

The Moms First Summit Convenes the Most Powerful Moms in America to Finish the Fight for Gender Equality

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Martedì, Maggio 14, 2024
Astronaut, Partnership, Mother, Heart, PwC, Culture, Workplace, Community, Summit, Share Our Strength, Woman, Kate Spade New York, Child care, Lyft, InStyle, Black

NEW YORK, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Moms First, the national nonprofit organization advocating for moms, will convene the inaugural Moms First Summit, in partnership with Share Our Strength, aimed at revolutionizing the narrative around motherhood and empowering moms across the nation.

Key Points: 
  • The event will convene 375 people in New York City and will be live streamed to Moms First's community of 1.1 million moms and supporters and the public.
  • "By convening the most powerful moms in America, we'll bring motherhood to the place it's always belonged: at the heart of the fight for gender equality," said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First.
  • "Our country loves to divide moms — whether it's working moms vs. stay at home moms, black moms vs. white moms or breastfeeding moms vs. formula feeding moms — there are so few opportunities for solidarity among mothers in America.
  • Together, by bringing motherhood to the forefront, we will finish the fight for gender equality."

TEAMSTERS APPLAUD SOMERVILLE CITY COUNCIL VOTE TO STOP MISCLASSIFICATION OF WORKERS

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Venerdì, Maggio 10, 2024
Transport, TNC, The Act, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Workforce, Externalization, Municipal council, Commonwealth, Ward, Ridesharing company, State, Theft, Accountability, DNC, Lyft, Collective bargaining, Multimedia, Uber, City, Ridesharing

SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 25 praised the Somerville City Council today for its unanimous vote to pass a resolution aimed at stopping Uber, Lyft, Doordash, and other so-called 'gig' companies from abusing drivers by misclassifying them as independent contractors. The full City Council voted in favor of a resolution calling on the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Act, "Establishing Protections and Accountability for Transportation Network Company (TNC) and Delivery Network Company (DNC) Workers." The resolution was co-sponsored by City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen of Ward 3 and Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan and was passed by a vote of 11-0.

Key Points: 
  • SOMERVILLE, Mass., May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 25 praised the Somerville City Council today for its unanimous vote to pass a resolution aimed at stopping Uber, Lyft, Doordash, and other so-called 'gig' companies from abusing drivers by misclassifying them as independent contractors.
  • The resolution was co-sponsored by City Council President Ben Ewen-Campen of Ward 3 and Ward 4 Councilor Jesse Clingan and was passed by a vote of 11-0.
  • "Thank you to the Somerville City Council for standing up and fighting back against the abuse of the workers and taxpayers of Massachusetts," said Tom Mari, President of Teamsters Local 25.
  • Founded in 1903, Teamsters Local 25 represents over 12,500 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout the Greater Boston area.

HERide: Atlanta's Premier Female/LGBTQIA+ Friendly Ride-Sharing Option, Debuts at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Transport, Growth, Marketing, Lyft, Uber, Safety, Woman, History, Female, Ridesharing

HERide's arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport marks a significant milestone for minority-owned businesses in the transportation industry.

Key Points: 
  • HERide's arrival at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport marks a significant milestone for minority-owned businesses in the transportation industry.
  • In addition to its focus on safety, HERide has experienced remarkable growth since its inception, with traffic increasing by an impressive 175% since the introduction of airport signage at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • "We are thrilled to see the tremendous response to HERide since our expansion to Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
  • As Atlanta's premier female and LGBTQIA+ friendly ride-sharing option, HERide looks forward to further expanding its reach and making a positive impact in the lives of passengers throughout the city and beyond.

Dr. Chelsea Clinton, Danny Wirtz, and Valerie Jarrett to Headline Social Innovation Summit on June 4-5 in Chicago

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Giovedì, Maggio 9, 2024
Astronaut, Amazon Web Services, KPMG, Social impact assessment, AI, Walton family, Ivivva athletica, Executive director, Planned Parenthood, Space For Humanity, Chicago Blackhawks, Personality, Blackbaud, Pulitzer, AbbVie, EVP, JW Marriott Hotels, Social impact, UBS, Entrepreneurship, Velshi, NBC, Lyft, AARP, Niagara Bottling, DEI, Summit, McDonald's, Host, Best Buy, Mental health, APCO, Former, Cadence Design Systems, Partnership, Electrical engineering, Comcast, Humanity, Television, Reproductive rights, SIS, PwC, General Motors, Senior, ESG, REDF, Philanthropy, Sanofi, Management

NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Social Innovation Summit (SIS) announced the initial two-day agenda for the 2024 event, taking place on June 4-5 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Chicago. The purpose-driven gathering hosted by Landmark Ventures will convene global corporate executives, philanthropists, investors, nonprofit leaders, policymakers, celebrity activists, and social entrepreneurs for networking and discussion around insights, solutions, and tangible actions to drive social impact and scale change.

Key Points: 
  • "The Social Innovation Summit is a vibrant platform that highlights pioneers crafting the solutions of tomorrow," remarked Zeev Klein, CEO of Landmark Ventures and the Summit's Founder & Curator.
  • A local Chicago-area recipient will be announced and celebrated on the Social Innovation Summit stage.
  • To view the full Social Innovation Summit speaker roster and agenda, visit the website .
  • To engage with Summit-related conversations, please follow the event hashtag #SIS24 and the event pages on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , TikTok and Twitter/X .