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

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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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.

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  • "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 .

Summer Announces Chief Innovation Officer, Don Weinstein, and an Advisory Board

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Summer –– the only end-to-end workplace student loan solution that saves employees an average of $40k and is proven to reduce turnover by 20% –– is announcing an addition to its leadership team, and formally introducing its Advisory Board of HR leaders. The news follows other major milestones for the startup, including $9M in funding and an industry-leading integration with ADP.

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  • Welcoming Don Weinstein, Former Global Chief Product & Technology Officer of ADP, as Summer's Chief Innovation Officer
    The team is announcing that technology leader Don Weinstein is joining Summer as its Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Formerly the Global Chief Product & Technology Officer at ADP, Don brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of technological innovation in the workplace.
  • With his deep industry knowledge, Don is ideally positioned to guide Summer in delivering innovative solutions that meet the diverse needs of employers and their workforces.
  • Before his most recent role, he served as ADP's Chief Strategy Officer where he incubated several successful new business ventures, including ADP's Data Solutions business.

Genenta Welcomes New Directors John L. Cantello, Lauren H. Chung, Armon R. Sharei, and Todd Wider

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月曜日, 5月 6, 2024
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The new members of the Board include: John L. Cantello, Ph.D., Lauren H. Chung, Ph.D., Armon R. Sharei, Ph.D. and Todd Wider, M.D., and Pierluigi Paracchi, Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve on the Board as Chairman.

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  • The new members of the Board include: John L. Cantello, Ph.D., Lauren H. Chung, Ph.D., Armon R. Sharei, Ph.D. and Todd Wider, M.D., and Pierluigi Paracchi, Chief Executive Officer, will continue to serve on the Board as Chairman.
  • "When Luigi Naldini, Ph.D., M.D., and I co-founded Genenta, we always aspired to involve leading figures in the biotech sector.
  • Previously, Lauren co-founded Tokum Capital Management, a global institutional healthcare fund, and successfully managed its merger with Perella Weinberg Partners.
  • Todd is also a principal in Wider Film Projects, a documentary film company focused on producing films with sociopolitical resonance that have won Academy, Emmy and Peabody Awards.

Safer Buildings Coalition Announces FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez to Keynote the Wireless Tech and Policy Summit

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only association dedicated to leading policy, innovation, and education for in-building wireless services, announces that the second In-Building Wireless Tech and Policy Summit , taking place on June 6, 2024 at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C., will feature a keynote from FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez.

Key Points: 
  • The Safer Buildings Coalition (SBC), the only association dedicated to leading policy, innovation, and education for in-building wireless services, announces that the second In-Building Wireless Tech and Policy Summit , taking place on June 6, 2024 at the National Housing Center in Washington, D.C., will feature a keynote from FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez.
  • In addition to Ms. Gomez’ keynote, the summit also features a fireside chat with Jim Bugel , President of FirstNet and Public Safety at AT&T.
  • The In-Building Wireless Tech & Policy Summit facilitates discussions around the critical role of wireless connectivity for school safety, a bold initiative calling for all 9-1-1 calls originating from inside buildings to be successful (9-1-1-Inside!
  • For more information and to register for the Safer Buildings Coalition's In-Building Wireless and Tech Policy Summit, visit https://saferbuildings.net/event .

London Set to Host Second Annual Global Wealth Conference, Driving Positive Change

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木曜日, 5月 9, 2024
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The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) is proud to announce the return of the Global Wealth Conference (GWC) to London for its second consecutive year from May 28-30, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI) is proud to announce the return of the Global Wealth Conference (GWC) to London for its second consecutive year from May 28-30, 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509188124/en/
    London Set to Host Second Annual Global Wealth Conference, Driving Positive Change (Photo: AETOSWire)
    "Our inaugural event in London was a triumph, and we are thrilled to return for a second year," said Lakshmi Narayanan, Chairman of SWFI.
  • "The Global Wealth Conference reaffirms our collective commitment as custodians of global prosperity, and we eagerly anticipate the meaningful conversations and collaborations that will emerge from this gathering."
  • The Global Wealth Conference 2024 is an invitation-only event, with no tickets or passes available for sale.

Caduceus Capital Partners Names Executive Venture Partners for Second Investment Fund

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水曜日, 5月 8, 2024
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Caduceus Capital Partners, LLC , a venture capital company focused on digital health investments, has named six executive venture partners who will play a key role in the firm’s second fund, Caduceus Capital Partners Early-Stage Digital Health Fund II.

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  • Caduceus Capital Partners, LLC , a venture capital company focused on digital health investments, has named six executive venture partners who will play a key role in the firm’s second fund, Caduceus Capital Partners Early-Stage Digital Health Fund II.
  • Caduceus Capital Partners closed Fund I at $29 million in 2023, establishing it among the country’s leading healthcare venture investment companies.
  • Caduceus Capital Partners Early-Stage Digital Health Fund II plans to raise $50 million for investment in 15-20 companies over the next three to five years.
  • “We have achieved success and solid returns from our first Caduceus Capital Partners fund and are thrilled to launch Fund II with this team of incredible healthcare industry veterans,” said Dave Vreeland, senior managing partner, Caduceus Capital Partners.

Peoples Group appoints John Landry as President and Chief Executive Officer

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
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TORONTO, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peoples Group takes great pleasure in announcing today the appointment of John Landry as President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • TORONTO, May 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peoples Group takes great pleasure in announcing today the appointment of John Landry as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • On his appointment, John says, “Peoples Group is an outstanding organization with an abundance of talented, smart, and hard-working colleagues.
  • The Peoples Team and I appreciate his contribution and the future made possible by his efforts over many years.” said John.
  • We know he will be an ideal fit within our collaborative culture," said David Ghermezian, Chairman of Peoples Group.

Brown Books Publishing Group Releases Economics Book Ahead of Presidential Election 2024, Alerting Voters Why They Should Give a Damn

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金曜日, 5月 3, 2024
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With another presidential election year underway, it is paramount to share an economics education of our rising national debt.

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  • With another presidential election year underway, it is paramount to share an economics education of our rising national debt.
  • Why You Should Give a Damn About Economics skillfully breaks down complex economic theories with engaging real-world examples and humorous cartoons drawn by New Yorker cartoonist Lisa Rothstein.
  • Whether a student, a professional, or someone simply looking for a basic understanding of economics in our country, Rubin’s book promises to be an enlightening and essential resource for voters.
  • “Why You Should Give a Damn About Economics provides easy-to-understand examples of how tax-and-spend policies have led us to economic instability.

Codexis Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS), a leading enzyme engineering company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a business update.

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  • Q1 Total Revenue Up 32% Year-over-year, Including Product Revenue Up 14%; Company Reiterates 2024 Financial Guidance
    REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Codexis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDXS), a leading enzyme engineering company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, and provided a business update.
  • Total revenues increased by 32% to $17.1 million for first quarter 2024 compared to $13.0 million in first quarter 2023.
  • Product revenues increased by 14% to $9.6 million for first quarter 2024 compared to $8.4 million in first quarter 2023.
  • Product gross margin was 49% for first quarter 2024 compared to 46% in first quarter 2023.

Unprecedented call for reform of global finance to fix debt & climate crises – Project Everyone letter

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月曜日, 4月 15, 2024
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The letter is being published ahead of World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings and builds on calls for global public finance reform led by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Kenyan President William Ruto, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

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  • The letter is being published ahead of World Bank and IMF Spring Meetings and builds on calls for global public finance reform led by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Kenyan President William Ruto, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
  • It urges rich countries to triple their investment in multilateral development banks, end crippling debt, and make polluters pay for the environmental damage they cause.
  • “The institutions of world finance have lost their muscle,” the letter reads.
  • Climate change has brought untold suffering to our people through loss of infrastructure and arable lands, leading to incessant hunger.