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Lexeo Therapeutics Reports First Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Operational Highlights

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torsdag, maj 9, 2024
FDA, Weill Cornell Medicine, FTD, Fast Track, Cohort, Natural history, Public expenditure, Cornell University, Patient, Treatment, FA, Intellectual property, Therapy, Orphan drug, G&A, Pharmaceutical industry

NEW YORK, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lexeo Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LXEO), a clinical stage genetic medicine company dedicated to pioneering treatments for genetically defined cardiovascular diseases and APOE4-associated Alzheimer’s disease, today reported first quarter 2024 financial results and provided operational highlights.

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  • Additionally, in April 2024, the FDA granted Fast Track designation (FTD) to LX2006, which Lexeo expects will facilitate its clinical development.
  • Closed $95 Million PIPE Financing: In March 2024, Lexeo announced the closing of an oversubscribed $95 million equity financing.
  • Lexeo anticipates that current cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities will be sufficient to fund operating and capital expenditures into 2027.
  • Cash Position: As of March 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents were $195.1 million, which we believe will be sufficient to fund operations into 2027.

ManTech Appoints Dr. Kristen Summers as Vice President and Artificial Intelligence Technical Fellow

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
Mantech, Expert Labs, Computer science, OCR, AI, Doctor of Philosophy, Research, Artificial intelligence, Natural language processing, Forecasting, Cornell University, Microsoft, Analytics, IBM, Medical device

HERNDON, Va., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Dr. Kristen Summers as Vice President and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technical Fellow.

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  • HERNDON, Va., May 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ManTech, a leading provider of AI and mission-focused technology solutions, has named Dr. Kristen Summers as Vice President and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technical Fellow.
  • Dr. Summers’ appointment marks the latest expansion of ManTech’s Global Data Analytics and AI Solutions Practice led by Vice President Brandy Durham.
  • “Kristen will help drive our strategic and tactical approaches of bringing state-of-the-art AI solutions to our clients,” said Eric Brown, Chief Innovation Officer at ManTech.
  • “Her technical leadership will accelerate independent research and development, technical differentiation and strategic technical business development of advanced data analytics and AI.”
    Dr. Summers joins ManTech from Microsoft Federal, where she focused on advanced technology that helped solve government clients’ most difficult challenges.

Tourism Calgary welcomes Alisha Reynolds as new CEO

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
Lead, University, Investment, Moxies, Tourism, Business administration, Bachelor of Commerce, AB, Appetite, Restaurant, Retirement, Cornell University, Family, Queen's University, Commerce, Glenbow Museum, BMO Centre, Arts Commons, Growth

Calgary, AB, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After an intensive search and competitive selection process, Tourism Calgary welcomes Alisha Reynolds as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Calgary, AB, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After an intensive search and competitive selection process, Tourism Calgary welcomes Alisha Reynolds as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer.
  • “We are thrilled to have one of the industry’s rising stars join Tourism Calgary as our new CEO,” said Mark Wilson, Chair of the Tourism Calgary Board of Directors.
  • “I’m honoured and humbled by the opportunity to lead Calgary’s vibrant tourism industry during a monumental time of growth and opportunity,” said Alisha Reynolds, incoming CEO of Tourism Calgary.
  • Tourism Calgary extends its deepest gratitude to Cindy for her incredible leadership and contributions over the last decade, and warmly welcomes Alisha to the family.

Nextdoor Appoints Marissa Mayer, Niraj Shah, and Robert Hohman to Board of Directors

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
Apps, Applications, Technology, Construction & Property, Marketing, Communications, Software, Internet, Social Media, Residential Building & Real Estate, Stanford University, Walmart, Expedia Group, Computer science, News, Hotwire, OpenTable, Sunlight, Specialization, Intelligence, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, Cornell University, Regulation Fair Disclosure, Regulation, Greylock Partners, Nextdoor, Disclosure, Management

“We are delighted to welcome Ms. Mayer, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Hohman to Nextdoor’s board.

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  • “We are delighted to welcome Ms. Mayer, Mr. Shah, and Mr. Hohman to Nextdoor’s board.
  • She previously served as Chief Executive Officer, President and a member of the board of directors of Yahoo!, Inc. from July 2012 to June 2017.
  • Ms. Mayer has also served on the boards of directors of Walmart Inc. since 2012 and AT&T, Inc. since 2024.
  • Mr. Hohman previously served on the audit committee and the board of directors of OpenTable, Inc. from 2012 to 2014.

EY Announces Sanjeev Aggarwal of Everspin Technologies as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Southwest Award Finalist

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
Semiconductor, Data Management, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Other Technology, Hardware, Transfer, FPGA, Courage, SRAM, Toggle, SAP, Internet of things, DRAM, EY, Publication, Woman, Magnetoresistive RAM, IEEE, FLASH, DLA Piper, Spin-transfer torque, Ewing Kauffman, Aggarwal, Automation, Cornell University, Senior, Marsh McLennan, Pacific Southwest, PNC Financial Services, MRAM, The Big Picture, Piper, Growth, Ernst & Young, Management

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that President and CEO Sanjeev Aggarwal of Everspin Technologies was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.

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  • Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that President and CEO Sanjeev Aggarwal of Everspin Technologies was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Southwest Award finalist.
  • Aggarwal was selected as a finalist by an independent panel of judges.
  • Aggarwal's selection as a finalist is a testament to his transformative leadership at Everspin.
  • Aggarwal, a distinguished Cornell graduate and Senior IEEE member, boasts over 25 years of expertise in non-volatile memory and semiconductor industries.

Jared Talisman Joins Colbeck Capital as Managing Director and Head of Originations

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måndag, maj 6, 2024
Banking, Professional Services, Finance, Cornell University, Business administration, Principal, Commerce, McGill University, Lehman Brothers

Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”), a leading, middle-market private credit manager focused on strategic lending, today announced that Jared Talisman has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Originations.

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  • Colbeck Capital Management (“Colbeck”), a leading, middle-market private credit manager focused on strategic lending, today announced that Jared Talisman has joined the firm as a Managing Director and Head of Originations.
  • Mr. Talisman most recently served as a Managing Director at Principal Alternative Credit, where he led and managed the sourcing, structuring, and due diligence of non-sponsored private credit investments.
  • “We are pleased to welcome Jared to Colbeck as we bolster our origination team with top talent and expand our investment pipeline,” said Messrs. Beckman and Colodne.
  • Prior to Principal Alternative Credit, Mr. Talisman was a Director at Stonehenge Capital.

Eight University Partners Selected for Fourth Envision Resilience Challenge

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onsdag, maj 8, 2024
Climate change, University, City, Social media, Portland metropolitan area, Oregon, Climate, Thought, University of Toronto, Yale University, Transport, History, Buffalo, Environmental science, Design studio, Cornell University, Science, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Faculty, Ecology, Creativity, Student, University at Buffalo, Harvard University, Organization, Architecture

PORTLAND, Maine , May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Envision Resilience Challenge, a multi-university design studio and community engagement initiative developed by Remain Nantucket, announced today it is headed to Maine with eight universities set to participate.

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  • The participating universities include Cornell University, Harvard University, University at Buffalo, University of Maine Augusta, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Yale University and the program's first international partner, University of Toronto.
  • "The Envision Resilience Challenge brought to New Bedford a creative and data-informed way of thinking about our most pressing climate and resilience challenges," said Jon Mitchell, New Bedford Mayor.
  • The public is invited to follow along throughout the duration of the Envision Resilience Challenge at www.envisionresilience.org and via social media (@envisionresiliencechallenge).
  • To learn more about the previous studios, explore the 2021 Envision Resilience Nantucket Challenge , 2022 Envision Resilience Narragansett Bay Challenge and 2023 Envision Resilience New Bedford and Fairhaven Challenge .

REI Cooperative Action Fund invests over $3.8 million in initiatives to advance equity in the outdoors and research nature's impact on health

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tisdag, maj 7, 2024
Organization, Clemson University, Nature, Investment, Portrait, Michigan State University, Global majority, Health, NHA, REI, Partnership, Research, Learning, Cornell University, Mental health, BIPOC, Pension fund

SEATTLE, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The REI Cooperative Action Fund is investing over $3.8 million in 60 organizations that are strengthening the health and well-being of communities through time outside. Funding will support nonprofits that are led by and serve historically excluded communities, as well as researchers who are studying the connection between time outside and human health. With this latest investment, the REI Fund expanded its community-centered approach, partnering with community leaders and scientists to advise on grant recipients. This investment was made possible by more than 2 million individual donations and ongoing support from the REI Fund's corporate partners.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The REI Cooperative Action Fund is investing over $3.8 million in 60 organizations that are strengthening the health and well-being of communities through time outside.
  • With this latest investment, the REI Fund expanded its community-centered approach, partnering with community leaders and scientists to advise on grant recipients.
  • This investment was made possible by more than 2 million individual donations and ongoing support from the REI Fund's corporate partners.
  • "The REI Fund is about bringing together the collective strength of the greater REI community—which includes honoring the perspectives of leaders from the communities we serve," said Kristen Ragain, managing director of the REI Cooperative Action Fund.

Ten Oaks Group Welcomes Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners

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onsdag, maj 1, 2024
Sale, CFO, EY, Software as a service, Private equity, Cornell University, CPA, Indiana University, Operating partner, Record, MBA, Colgate University, Bain Capital, Growth

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten Oaks Group, a leading family office specializing in corporate carve-outs, is excited to announce the appointment of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners.
  • Alex Ney brings a strong background in financial advisory and operational improvement to Ten Oaks Group.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Bennett and Alex to the Ten Oaks team," said Curtis Griner, Managing Partner at Ten Oaks Group.
  • The addition of Bennett Cook and Alex Ney as Operating Partners underscores Ten Oaks Group's commitment to strengthening its operational capabilities and driving the value creation process at the company's portfolio companies.

U.S. Energy Development Corporation Promotes Robert Thaxton to VP of Oil and Gas Business Operations

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tisdag, april 30, 2024
Marietta College, University, Business, Oil, Risk management, Cornell University, McCombs School of Business, MBA, Moses Austin, Management

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Energy Development Corporation (U.S. Energy), an exploration and production (E&P) company focused on the development of energy projects throughout North America, has announced that Robert Thaxton has been promoted from senior strategist to the organization's Vice President of Oil and Gas Business Operations.

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  • FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Energy Development Corporation (U.S. Energy), an exploration and production (E&P) company focused on the development of energy projects throughout North America, has announced that Robert Thaxton has been promoted from senior strategist to the organization's Vice President of Oil and Gas Business Operations.
  • In this elevated role, Thaxton will oversee interdepartmental initiatives to improve productivity and streamline operations.
  • "We are extremely proud to welcome Robert Thaxton to our leadership team," said Jordan Jayson , chairman and CEO of U.S. Energy.
  • "Over the years, Robert has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to U.S. Energy by taking on additional responsibilities and leading vital initiatives.